Louis Vuitton Travels With Grace Coddington: A Feline-Fueled Journey of Style

Grace Coddington, the fashion icon and creative visionary, has long been celebrated for her unique ability to weave her passions into her work. Her love for cats—those “adorable and comforting companions”—has been a constant muse throughout her illustrious career. As she famously said, “My cats are not just adorable and comforting companions, they are also a constant source of inspiration.” This sentiment is at the heart of her latest collaboration with Louis Vuitton, Louis Vuitton Travels With, a whimsical and stylish exploration of adventure, art, and feline charm.

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Coddington’s journey with Louis Vuitton began in 2019 with Catogram, a playful collection that introduced her beloved cats, Pumpkin and Blanket, alongside Nicolas Ghesquière’s dogs, Achille and Léon. This charming dialogue between pets and high fashion set the stage for a new chapter. Now, Louis Vuitton Travels With invites Coddington to take her feline friends—Blondie, Blanket, and Jimi—on a global adventure. From the bustling streets of Sydney to the misty trails of the Amazon, the majestic Great Wall of China, and even the boundless expanse of space, Coddington’s imagination knows no limits.

Her designs for this collection include a series of patches inspired by the labels on Louis Vuitton’s historic trunks, which once charted the journeys of their worldly owners. These patches, adorned with her signature cats-and-mice motifs, evoke a sense of wanderlust and nostalgia, transforming each piece into a storytelling canvas.

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Coddington’s vision for the seasoned traveler is both practical and luxurious, embodying her iconic style. The collection features midi dresses adorned with Louis Vuitton’s signature House prints and exclusive feline-inspired patterns, blending sophistication with whimsy. Her iconic pyjamas, chicer than any business attire, offer unparalleled comfort for long journeys. Footwear remains effortlessly practical—flat sandals and tennis shoes ensure ease of movement, while soft cashmere blankets and plaids provide warmth and coziness during flights or train rides.

Crafted from lightweight, luxurious materials like cashmere, knitwear, silk, and cotton, each piece is designed to feel as comforting as it is stylish. This collection is a testament to Coddington’s ability to marry functionality with high fashion, creating a wardrobe that speaks to the modern explorer.

Coddington’s expertise in the Art of Packing pays homage to Louis Vuitton’s origins as a box-maker and packer before he revolutionized the world of luxury trunks. Her meticulous approach to organization—compartmentalizing and careful folding—shines through in an exclusive line of bags and kits designed for the House. Crafted in plum-colored foldable nylon, the legendary Keepall bag collapses flat when packed, yet unfolds with flawless elegance. Other accessories feature Louis Vuitton’s Vintage Canvas, made from linen and cotton to echo the woven canvas of the House’s early 20th-century trunks.

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The collection’s crown jewel is Coddington’s secretary trunk, inspired by the historic Stokowski trunk. This masterpiece is tailored to the artist’s needs, complete with a removable easel, drawers for paintbrushes and pencils, and a dedicated nook for her cats. It’s a perfect blend of practicality and creativity, embodying the spirit of Volez, Voguez, Voyagez—Louis Vuitton’s mantra of soaring, sailing, and traveling.