New York City is now home to Louis Vuitton's most exclusive exhibition to date, Crafting Dreams, an event showcasing the luxury brand's unparalleled craftsmanship and bespoke artisanal offerings. This immersive event, held from now until May 5, takes place in a historic private residence on the Upper East Side of the city.
Accessible by invitation only, Crafting Dreams marks the event's inaugural showcase in New York City and provides attendees with a unique journey through the Maison's distinguished collections -- including Objets Nomades, iconic trunks, exquisite watches, fine jewelry and exotic leather goods.
The venue, a luxurious seven-floor townhouse on Park Avenue built in 1926, is adorned with Louis Vuitton’s traditional Malletage, a crisscrossed lining initially designed to protect trunk contents during travel. This feature is integrated throughout the residence, adding a distinctive graphic element to the event’s setting.
Notably, the three-week event includes several interactive installations and live demonstrations, allowing guests to witness the brand’s artisans at work. Highlights include live customizations of hardsided trunks by Louis Vuitton designers from Paris and demonstrations by a Malletage expert from the brand's historic French workshops.
Among the exciting debuts is the Millionaires Speedy 40 by Men’s Creative Director Pharrell Williams, featuring 18K gold hardware and a hand-painted monogram finish, requiring over 65 hours to complete, showcased in a bespoke trunk. Other notable firsts include the Capucines Trunk and innovative designs from the Objets Nomades collection, along with new summer-ready surfboards and tableware.
We recently visited the exhibition to bring you a closer look, check it out in the video below.
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