Iconic Cultural Legacy: Louis Vuitton Launches Podcast ‘Louis Vuitton [Extended]’

Hosted by renowned French fashion journalist and documentary maker, Loïc Prigent, the bimonthly podcast offers listeners a captivating 20 to 40-minute deep dive into the Maison’s creative universe.

Through “Louis Vuitton [Extended],” audiences gain exclusive access to the brilliant minds behind the Maison. Luminaries include Nicolas Ghesquière, Creative Director of Women’s Collections; Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, Master Perfumer; and Francesca Amfitheatrof, Artistic Director of Watches and Jewellery. The podcast also introduces the diverse array of personalities, from artists and designers to athletes and architects, who contribute to the realisation of Louis Vuitton’s audacious events and collaborations.

A journey into the Maison’s most iconic cultural moments

Listeners are treated to behind-the-scenes insights into the Men’s and Women’s Fashion Shows, as well as the numerous cultural projects undertaken by the Maison. For instance, the podcast delves into the intriguing collaboration between chefs Arnaud Donckele and Maxime Frédéric at the Louis Vuitton restaurant in Saint-Tropez.

The inaugural episode features an enlightening conversation with Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Creative Director, discussing his debut Men’s Fall-Winter Fashion Show. Williams shares his wellspring of inspiration, the intricate process behind the show that illuminated the Pont-Neuf on June 20, and more.

The episode also features an exclusive interview with Bishop Ezekiel Williams, Williams’ uncle and conductor of the Voices on Fire choir, which delivered a spellbinding performance at the Fashion Show with their rendition of “JOY (Unspeakable).”

Louis Vuitton [Extended] promises an intimate journey into the heart of Louis Vuitton’s cultural moments and the minds that shape its iconic legacy.

Access to the Louis Vuitton [Extended] podcast here.