One positive takeaway from the impact of the pandemic on the retail scene is the stronger emphasis and appreciation for craftsmanship and know-how – or as the French calls it “savoir-faire”. That respect for heritage and well-made products in these unprecedented times mean more luxury retailers are using the chance to highlight the importance of authentic slow fashion items made by hands.
Bomboca Sofa by the Campana Brothers
One fashion juggernaut who knows the value of craftsmanship intrinsically well is Louis Vuitton. It has just launched a savoir-faire showcase on the upper floor of its Takashimaya Shopping Centre duplex which will run until August 2. The space is a playground for true Louis Vuitton fans as it is filled with handmade objets and curios like furniture pieces from the brand’s designer collaborations (cue the cloud-shaped Bomboca Sofa by the Campana Brothers) to a fully monogrammed foosball table.
The perfect LV ‘man cave’
For us, the main attraction here would have to be the various novelty trunks on show – ranging from one fashioned as a vanity dresser to one designed as a dollhouse. The craft of making these wooden and leather pieces stretches back to the middle of the 19th century to cater to customers who would indent orders to store their most cherished belongings during their travels. Today, every trunk order is still hand-assembled in the same workshop in Asnieres, a village a few kilometres northwest of Paris, which has been around since 1859.
The Louis Vuitton workshop in Asnieres
Above, we highlight some of the show-stopping trunk designs you will come in contact with during your tour of the showcase. But before you head down, do note that visits to the showcase are via private appointments – thanks coronavirus. Book a slot through the Louis Vuitton Client Services hotline at 6788-3888.
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