Cover Grace Coddington’s love for cats is a wellspring of inspiring creations with Louis Vuitton
Grace Coddington’s love for cats is a wellspring of inspiring creations with Louis Vuitton
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Grace Coddington’s love for cats is more than a pastime. It is the wellspring of inspiring creations with Louis Vuitton.
“My cats are not only my companions, they are my inspiration.” – Grace Coddington.
For fashion lovers, the name Grace Coddington has long been intertwined with the image of cats. These four-legged companions have become the spirit of her work, appearing in countless sketches, joining her on the Paris runways, befriending celebrated photographers and designers, and travelling the world by her side.
This season, Grace brings her feline muses into Louis Vuitton’s “caravanserai,” continuing the distinctive graphic narrative she first began with the 2019 Catogram collection. It is a playful blend of Grace's two cats, Pumpkin and Blanket, alongside Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquière's dogs, Achille and Léon.
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Above For fashion lovers, the name Grace Coddington has long been intertwined with the image of cats
Above For fashion lovers, the name Grace Coddington has long been intertwined with the image of cats
For fashion lovers, the name Grace Coddington has long been intertwined with the image of cats
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Above This season, Grace brings her feline muses into Louis Vuitton’s “caravanserai”
Above This season, Grace brings her feline muses into Louis Vuitton’s “caravanserai”
This season, Grace brings her feline muses into Louis Vuitton’s “caravanserai”
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Above The Louis Vuitton Travels With collection invites Grace Coddington to share enchanting adventures through the eyes of her cherished companions
Above This season, Grace brings her feline muses into Louis Vuitton’s “caravanserai”
The Louis Vuitton Travels With collection invites Grace Coddington to share enchanting adventures through the eyes of her cherished companions
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The Louis Vuitton Travels With collection invites Grace Coddington to share enchanting adventures through the eyes of her cherished companions, following Blondie, Blanket and Jimi as they journey to Sydney, London, the Amazon, the Great Wall and even into outer space. With her boundless imagination, Grace has created a series of stickers inspired by the maison’s historic travel trunks.
As a special guest of Travels With, Grace unveils the perfect wardrobe for the modern traveller, combining comfort, practicality and elegance. Her signature midi dresses are reimagined with the LV monogram and whimsical cat-and-mouse motifs. Even her homewear rivals office attire in refinement. Footwear remains flat, from sandals to sneakers, while flights and train rides are incomplete without cosy blankets and scarves. Fabrics are chosen for their softness – cashmere, wool knits, silk and cotton.
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Above As a special guest of Travels With, Grace unveils the perfect wardrobe for the modern traveller, combining comfort, practicality and elegance
Above As a special guest of Travels With, Grace unveils the perfect wardrobe for the modern traveller, combining comfort, practicality and elegance
As a special guest of Travels With, Grace unveils the perfect wardrobe for the modern traveller, combining comfort, practicality and elegance
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Above As a special guest of Travels With, Grace unveils the perfect wardrobe for the modern traveller, combining comfort, practicality and elegance
Above As a special guest of Travels With, Grace unveils the perfect wardrobe for the modern traveller, combining comfort, practicality and elegance
As a special guest of Travels With, Grace unveils the perfect wardrobe for the modern traveller, combining comfort, practicality and elegance
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Grace’s intuitive grasp of the “Art of Packing” echoes Louis Vuitton’s own origins as a master packer. Drawing on her talent for order, she has designed a line of bags and accessories in plum-coloured nylon that folds neatly away. The house’s iconic Keepall now collapses flat yet opens to retain its classic silhouette. Other accessories are crafted from Louis Vuitton’s Vintage canvas – a linen and cotton weave reminiscent of the fabrics used on trunks from 1900.
No collection of hers would be complete without a trunk. The Grace Coddington Secretary Trunk, inspired by the historic Stokowski model, is furnished with everything an artist could desire: a removable easel, drawers for brushes and pencils, and even a small “home” for her cats.
Above Grace’s intuitive grasp of the “Art of Packing” echoes Louis Vuitton’s own origins as a master packer
Above Grace’s intuitive grasp of the “Art of Packing” echoes Louis Vuitton’s own origins as a master packer
Grace’s intuitive grasp of the “Art of Packing” echoes Louis Vuitton’s own origins as a master packer
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Above Drawing on her talent for order, she has designed a line of bags and accessories in plum-coloured nylon that folds neatly away
Above Drawing on her talent for order, she has designed a line of bags and accessories in plum-coloured nylon that folds neatly away
Drawing on her talent for order, she has designed a line of bags and accessories in plum-coloured nylon that folds neatly away
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Above Grace Coddington’s affection for her beloved companions is more than a tender gesture
Above Grace Coddington’s affection for her beloved companions is more than a tender gesture
Grace Coddington’s affection for her beloved companions is more than a tender gesture
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Grace Coddington’s affection for her beloved companions is more than a tender gesture. It paints a moving portrait of creativity, loyalty and joy, reminding us that true beauty often springs from the most familiar places.
