It's all about being functional rather than merely decorative.

For Autumn/Winter 2026, Louis Vuitton presented a menswear collection that seemed like a much-needed sense of tranquility. Under Pharrell Williams, the focus moved away from spectacle and toward something more intimate: the idea of clothes designed to endure. This was luxury redefined through practicality, fabrication, and a graceful fit into daily life.

The venue set this grounded tone. The show took place within the DROPHAUS, a prefabricated wooden structure in the Jardin d&rsquo;Acclimatation. It resembled a lived-in space more than a traditional runway, immediately making the show feel approachable. Specially made furniture featured artfully rough, imperfect finishes &mdash; a deliberate nod to craftsmanship and the value of the human hand.

That same thoughtful ethos shaped the clothing. Familiar menswear fabrics like houndstooth, flannel, and chambray were subtly re-engineered. Reflective yarns, thermo-adaptive membranes, and aluminum-bonded textiles added functional protection and flexibility without compromising classic silhouettes. Trompe l&rsquo;oeil effects were used with a light, intelligent touch: silk mimicked nylon, knitwear echoed technical mesh, and precious vicuna was treated with the ease of workwear.

Silhouettes masterfully balanced precision and comfort. Tailoring remained sharp but was softened by relaxed volume and breathable layers meant for long-term wear. Accessories followed the same functional logic. The ripple-soled LV Drop sneakers and light-reactive bags felt purposeful, not merely decorative.

Below, our top 15 looks from the collection:

In order to avoid excess, the collection found its strength. It proposed a wardrobe built on durability, adaptability, and a steady confidence, suggesting that today&rsquo;s luxury is less about fleeting novelty and more about how well something works, and how long it stays with you.

Show notes: Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 2026 looks at practicality 

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Show notes: Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 2026 looks at practicality

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