For Fall Winter 2025-2026, Nicolas Ghesquière transformed a disused railway office into an evocative train station, setting the stage for a collection infused with nostalgia, cinematic romance, and the ever-changing rhythm of travel. Blurring the lines between reality and reverie, the show transported the audience through a world where fleeting encounters, grand departures, and intimate moments of solitude converged in sartorial form.

Drawing inspiration from films such as Brief Encounter, 2046, That Obscure Object of Desire, and Snowpiercer, Ghesquière wove a narrative that reflected the fluidity of time and movement. Monitors flickered with images of hurried travelers, amplifying the immersive ambiance, while Kraftwerk’s Trans Europe Express echoed through the venue, foreshadowing an exclusive capsule collection featuring the band’s iconic album art.

The collection itself unfolded as a tapestry of textures, silhouettes, and eras, seamlessly blending technical outerwear with delicate drapery. Translucent trench coats layered over floral slip dresses exuded an effortless elegance, while ruched velvet skirts and buffalo plaid blankets repurposed as dresses added a tactile richness. The mix of cargo shorts, ruffled skirts, and structured New Wave sweaters underscored Ghesquière’s signature ability to merge the past with the future.

Accessories played a pivotal role, reinforcing the collection’s nomadic spirit. Models clutched hat boxes, violin trunks, and vintage-inspired vanity cases, reminiscent of golden-age travel. A special re-edition of Louis Vuitton’s first watch—featuring a ceramic bezel designed by Gae Aulenti—further anchored the collection in the house’s legacy of innovation.

With each look, Ghesquière masterfully captured the essence of transient beauty—where fashion, film, and memory intertwined in a poetic dance between departure and arrival. This was more than a collection; it was a cinematic voyage, an ode to the romance of the unknown.