Louis Vuitton has been inspired by the late French designer and architect Charlotte Perriand for its latest spring/summer 2014 Icons collection.
Perriand began her career in Le Corbusier’s studio in 1927, and went on to create the famous B302 swivel chair and the B306 chaise-longue. Her work aimed to create functional living spaces in the belief that better design helps in creating a better society. Aside from work, the designer also had a passion for style and after returning from a trip to Japan in the 1940s, wrote: “I had made up my wardrobe with interchangeable ‘unit’s: four long or short skirts for the bottom, and sweaters, blouses and bustiers for the top. When these were put together, I had at least 16 combinations.”
With support from the Perriand archives, Vuitton’s womenswear director Julie de Libran has designed 16 looks, including a checked silk shirtdress, a floor-length dress and canvas wedge sandals. Be sure to check out the video after the images.
Watch the video below:
LOUIS VUITTON S/S2014 CHARLOTTE PERRIAND from tifenn aubert on Vimeo.
