L’ART DU VOYAGE
WITH ITS FASHION EYE BOOK SERIES, LOUIS VUITTON EXPLORES THE WORLD THROUGH THE LENS OF FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY.
BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE
PHOTOS COURTESY OF LOUIS VUITTON MALLETIER / OLIVIA FRÉMINEAU
There’s no denying that Louis Vuitton is a pioneer in marrying the worlds of luxury fashion and travel, whether it’s with its original signature trunk or its latest travel photography collection. Louis Vuitton’s Fashion Eye Series has carved a niche where legends of the craft and emerging talents engage in an unprecedented dialogue. This extraordinary series confronts the contemporary with hidden archival treasures, resulting in a collection of visually captivating photography books set to become reference works. Each title is a true masterpiece, entrusted with the hands of prominent, authoritative editors who guide readers through extensive imagery while sharing a glimpse of each photographer’s life through interviews and critical essays.
Always celebrating the art of exploration, Louis Vuitton recently added three new titles to the series — Vienna by Stefanie Moshammer, Hong Kong by Frank Horvat, and Deauville by Omar Victor Diop, all providing a unique perspective. Joining an impressive repertoire of cities ranging from Paris to Buenos Aires, the new Fashion Eye titles continue to redefine the relationship between fashion, photography, and travel.
HONG KONG BY FRANK HORVAT
Hong Kong, imagined by Italian-born French photographer Horvat, captures the bustling streets of the city to reveal its palpable energy through previously unpublished black-and-white images. Horvat’s project started in 1962, when he captured these Images at a time shaped by an influx of Chinese refugees and British rule. Now historic in its own right, the imagery gives a glimpse at a bygone era of this dense city.
VIENNA BY STEFANIE MOSHAMMER
Moshammer’s Vienna offers a fresh take on her hometown, challenging clichés and presenting an unexpected portrait of the city. Her work transcends conventional storytelling, delving into the capital’s collective imagination and unraveling the mysteries of Vienna’s physical and mental landscape. It ultimately shapes a unique narrative that bridges past and present, providing a new perspective on the essence of the place.
DEAUVILLE BY OMAR VICTOR DIOP
Diop’s Deauville explores the iconic Normanic seaside town, drawing connections between the landscapes of the region and his native Dakar. A visionary photographer, Diop has consistently captured attention through his artistic amalgamation of color, atmosphere, composition, and fashion into compelling portrait photography. As part of the Fashion Eye Series, he embarked on a creative residency in Deauville, leading his project to expose the reshaping of the town’s architecture while projecting elements of his personal narrative and cultural influences.
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