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Louis Vuitton Bed Trunk Redesigned By Nicolas Ghesqiuère & Pharrell Williams

Louis Vuitton presents two new versions of the iconic Bed Trunk, designed in collaboration with Nicolas Ghesquière, Artistic Director of Women’s Collections, and Pharrell Williams, Creative Director of Men’s Collections.

The Bed Trunk, conceived for travelers and design enthusiasts, once again expresses the Maison’s commitment to innovation, while honoring the traditions and savoir-faire that have existed since 1854. In 1868, Louis Vuitton invented the Bed Trunk, designed for explorers to take with them around the world. This trunk was protected by a patent applied for by Louis’ son, Georges, in 1885. The unique bed was later showcased at many international exhibitions and became popular among travelers.

This past April, Louis Vuitton announced the reissue of the iconic Bed Trunk, featuring the classic Monogram canvas on the exterior and, inside, a refined, foldable bed frame made of aluminum and beechwood. The Bed Trunk quickly and easily opens into a stable bed frame. Nestled in this frame is a thick, four-part mattress that adapts to each owner, offering maximum support. These sections are covered with a memory foam mattress, resting on woven cotton straps – a feature used since the earliest Louis Vuitton trunks to keep customers’ belongings secure while traveling. For added convenience, the bed’s headboard can be tilted up, and a beechwood bedside table can be attached to the bed frame.

Now, two fresh, contemporary versions of the Bed Trunk have been designed by the Maison’s artistic directors for men’s and women’s collections.

Bed Trunk x Nicolas Ghesquière

Nicolas Ghesquière’s new interpretation of the historic Bed Trunk evokes a futuristic feel. The signature aesthetic of his previous collections has been incorporated into the design to create a unique model. The exterior, inspired by the Cruise 2023 collection, features engraved metal plates and modernized corner pieces reminiscent of a dystopian world. However, the interior of the Bed Trunk has a romantic touch: the mattress is adorned with floral motifs, as seen on a jacket from the Spring-Summer 2018 collection. This floral design adds a touch of romance and softness to the bed’s design, creating an element of surprise when the trunk’s interior is revealed.

However, the interior of the Bed Trunk has a romantic touch: the mattress is adorned with floral motifs, as seen on a jacket from the Spring-Summer 2018 collection.

Bed Trunk x Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams drew inspiration from one of the historic Bed Trunks found in the archives and gave this iconic model a fresh look with his own original twist. He chose a combination of distressed stripe patterns on the exterior, echoing the legendary 1872 canvas, with red and white stripes on the inside. The jacquard mattress and pillow feature “LV Lovers” embroidery, while a touch of blond wood creates a dramatic contrast with the black aluminum hardware. By blending historic elegance with contemporary flair, Pharrell Williams has created a truly unique collectible piece.

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