louis vuitton rebrand
Software used: Revit, SketchUp, Enscape
ABOUT THE project
This concept project redefines the visual identity of Louis Vuitton by pivoting away from traditional, surface-level monogram repetition and embracing a philosophy of "minimalist luxury." Designed to resonate with a modern, high-end consumer, the rebrand shifts the focus from loud logos to architectural branding, structural form, and the intrinsic quality of materials. The new identity utilizes clean lines, subtle geometric cues, and a refined spatial experience that communicates prestige through understatement rather than volume. By stripping back the excess and allowing the silhouette and craftsmanship to take center stage, the project reimagines how a legacy fashion house can command a powerful, sophisticated presence in both the physical and digital retail landscape.
the concept
The space embraces a radical, "cut-in-half" aesthetic, physically dissecting the architecture to create an immersive, inside-out entry sequence where guests enter directly into the core of a deconstructed Louis Vuitton trunk. This experience is dramatized by a sharp, vertical fissure that splits the volume, allowing each side of the space to perform a distinct role in how the brand is experienced. On one side, you are enveloped by the structural chaos of the checkerboard pattern lining the floors, walls, and ceiling. Within this intense, complex woodwork, the eye naturally seeks out points of rest, which heightens the appreciation for the product; the clean, minimal luxury garments are placed strategically on this side, standing out as serene anchors against the pattern. Conversely, the open, minimalist lounge is positioned on the light, airy side of the store. By stripping away all visual noise and pattern from this zone, the architecture recedes, intentionally allowing the guest to become the true centerpiece of the space.
seating area
On the light, minimalist side of the store, the seating area offers a more reserved atmosphere, yet its connection to the brand remains incredibly heavy and intentional. Rather than relying on surface patterns, the branding is woven directly into the structural form: the custom seating arrangements are geometrically shaped into distinct "L" and "V" configurations, while the coffee table is anchored by massive marble blocks carved into the unmistakable silhouette of the LV initials. To break away from the rigid, orthogonal grid of the checkerboard and the overall squareness of the room, this entire lounge section is set at a dynamic angle. This deliberate architectural twist disrupts the straight lines of the space, creating a sophisticated tension that draws guests in while maintaining the brand's new language of structural, minimalist luxury.