Louis Vuitton’s Fall-Winter 2025 show, held at L’Etoile du Nord in Paris, brought out the brand’s ambassadors and a host of A-listers ready to embrace Nicolas Ghesquière’s signature fusion of retro-futurism and unexpected silhouettes. But while the runway may have been delivering innovation, the front row was delivering… well, let’s just say it was a rollercoaster of fashion highs and head-scratching moments.
As always, I’m going to start with my ultimate Louis Vuitton muse.
When you can sell any look but are let down by the shoes
Jennifer Connelly would have stood out no matter what, but this Louis Vuitton red dress took things to another level. The dramatic ‘80s-inspired structured shoulders, combined with the layered, tied ‘00s-style skirt, were a winning contrast. But there’s one thing even she couldn’t save: those multi-coloured sandals.
Dark romance, but make it minimal
Emma Stone kept things simple in a black Louis Vuitton dress with lace inserts. With her short pixie cut adding an effortless touch, the look exuded a dark, moody elegance without trying too hard. It was sophisticated, understated, and just the kind of look that suits her pared-back aesthetic.
When a hat and gloves elevate an entire outfit
We’ve seen Noémie Merlant in a different colour of Deepika Padukone’s Louis Vuitton Resort 2025 dress, but this outing—with the tilted runway hat, leather gloves, and thick tights—really sold the look, proving that styling and accessories can make all the different … along with attitude.
Déjà vu or signature style?
Is it just me, or does Léa Seydoux always wear a variation of the same Louis Vuitton look? She knows what works for her, but at this point, I would love to see her shake things up a little.
A bold colour choice with a mismatched bag
Like Jennifer, Alicia Vikander went for something other than black, opting for a red, white, and blue plaid tweed mini Louis Vuitton dress. It was a refreshing change, but unfortunately, the bag and shoes threw off the overall balance. Especially that bag—it just wasn’t working.
A little black dress with an edge
Saoirse Ronan kept things simple in a flared Louis Vuitton LBD, but the statement earrings and bolder-than-usual eye makeup brought a fresh, slightly dramatic twist. It was simple but effective.
Too much going on, too little impact
Ana de Armas could have really made a statement if she had just tied the coat and let it be the focal point. Instead, there was too much happening at once, diluting the impact. To be fair, I can’t say I’m surprised—Ana and Louis Vuitton have been struggling to find their fashion rhythm outside of her Blonde press tour.
A winning plaid moment
Phoebe Dynevor proved that the plaid trend was a winner this front row in a fun, flirty flared dress. The boots kept it seasonal and prevented the look from veering into schoolgirl territory.
Three sisters, three looks, three fashion question marks
What can we say about Alana, Danielle, and Este Haim’s Louis Vuitton outfits? Other than the fact that I wish Jennifer had selected the black version of those sandals, and at least the sisters appear to be having fun with their looks. Because, let’s be real—these were a bit of a head-scratcher. They’re well overdue a collective Louis Vuitton win.
No from Head-to-toe
Hannah Einbinder had some incredible Louis Vuitton looks during awards season, but look will not be joining them. The proportions were off, the styling felt uninspired, and, once again, I have to ask: why can’t Louis Vuitton give their guests better shoes?
A laidback yet unexpectedly convincing look
We’re used to seeing Noémie Merlant in Louis Vuitton gowns, so it was refreshing to see her switch things up with a leather top and wavy balloon pants combo. The complementary colourway of her shoes almost had me reconsidering my usual reservations about Louis Vuitton footwear… almost.
An ‘80s moment worth celebrating
The ‘80s kid in me was immediately drawn to Adria Arjona’s shimmering, bold-shouldered, stomach-baring Louis Vuitton top, perfectly paired with high-waisted trousers.
While some attendees nailed their looks, others left us questioning some styling choices—particularly when it came to accessories and shoes. But hey, it wouldn’t be a Louis Vuitton show without some questionable looks, right?
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