Louis Vuitton Opened A Temporary Residency In Sydney
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Louis Vuitton opened a Temporary Residency on the corner of Pitt and King Streets in Sydney’s Central Business District four weeks ago, on December 15th. The Temporary Residence is part of “Walk in the Park,” a worldwide series of events organized by the house. The exhibition adheres to the principles of Virgil Abloh‘s work, expressing the artist’s connection to the community. Visitors are invited to visit the Temporary Residency to see the brand’s iconic sneakers and accessories from the Spring/Summer 2019 to 2022 collections. The show also offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get your hands on coveted limited-edition sneakers, sunglasses, and jewelry.
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Abloh wanted visitors to get up close and personal with iconic Louis Vuitton pieces, as well as immerse themselves in the brand’s creative evolution. The designs are color-coded according to the rainbow colors throughout the exhibit, a nod to Virgil Abloh’s debut show for the Maison for Spring/Summer 2019.
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Various editions of the iconic LV Trainer, which first appeared in Abloh’s inaugural collection, are among the over 40 sneakers on display at the Temporary Residency in Sydney. A season-by-season retrospective of the LV Trainer also makes an appearance, providing a rare opportunity for sneakerheads to participate in and engage with the collections. The most recent LV Trainer Upcycling from the Spring/Summer 2022 collection is now on sale. A limited edition of 100 pairs of these sneakers are available in a Sydney-only colorway.
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The new edition of the footwear created for the Temporary Residency was crafted from upcycled LV Trainer material, as the name suggests, following Abloh’s upcycling ideology for the Spring/Summer 2021 collection, which saw upcycled looks from previous collections combined with new looks. The green version of the LV Runner Tactic sneaker, which debuted at the men’s Spring/Summer 2022 show, will be pre-released. The Runner Tactic, as the name suggests, is inspired by running shoes and is made of a mix of mesh textile and suede calf leather, with reflective Monogram Flowers on the side.
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Monogram Kites and the 1.1 Millionaire Sunglasses in purple are two other exclusive accessories. Over 20 colorways of the 1.1 Millionaire Sunglasses are available. The sunglasses are reminiscent of eyewear worn in Al Capone-dominated Chicago in the late 1920s — the windy city was also where Abloh used to hang out. The Monogram Kites were featured in both Abloh’s first and most recent shows, both in Paris and Miami. There will be six of these available, each made of technical nylon with an all-over monogram print and accompanied by a striking red embossed monogram canvas carry case.
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The Temporary Residency is open now and will continue to be open every day until 15 March 2022 at 138 Pit Street, Sydney.