Nicolas Ghesquière has taken his Louis Vuitton (PARIS:MC.PA -0.17%) Resort 2024 show landed in Isola Bella, a tiny private island in Lake Maggiore that once belonged to the famous Borromeo family for 500 years. The show marks the first time the French luxury house has shown in Italy. Celebrities from all over the world landed on the island, including the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Madonna and more sitting front row at the show.

This collection saw Ghesquière take inspiration from mythical underwater fantasies, giving an ethereal take on high fashion mermaidcore. To the press he explained, “We started with the idea that the girls were coming from the water, like mermaids of the lake, and they’re transforming to something else.” Playing with youthful imaginations and fairytales, the collection took design notes from scuba gear, utilizing fin-like collars and details that are reminiscent of water droplets.

Adding to the aquatic theme, diving jackets were constructed for everyday wearability featuring elaborate prints that seem to take on textures seen on the famous Great Wave off Kanagawa print, all while telling a story of creatures that live in the vast seas. The collection saw an amalgamation of textures including mixed tank suits and robes paired with mermaid scale-like sequin skirts and naval jackets. Ghesquière tells Vogue, “By the end the mermaid becomes a flower, but maybe not a flower that exists.” Taking on the imagery of a mermaid finding its legs and blossoming into an delicate creature, frilled gowns close out the show.

Take a look above at the Louis Vuitton Resort 2024 collection.

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