“200 TRUNKS, 200 VISIONARIES: THE EXHIBITION” by Louis Vuitton has traveled from Los Angeles to New York City for the fourth and final stop on its international tour. The LOUIS 200 project invited a mosaic of talents and friends spanning arts and culture, the sciences, sports, global causes, and more to personalize a metaphorical blank canvas measuring approximately the same dimensions as the original trunk that Louis conceived in the 1850s. Among the 200 extraordinary transformations, talents including Willo Perron, Francesca Sorrenti, Refik Anadol, and Francky Zapata were exclusively showcased in NY.
At the end of the immersive 200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries circuit, visitors can discover The Workshop, a versatile space that will host cultural, educational, and artistic activities on an ongoing basis. Additionally, Louis Vuitton has opened FREDS x LOUIS in conjunction with the exhibition, reviving Barneys’ iconic restaurant Freds for a limited time. Occupying the landmark Barneys New York building, the temporary revival of its iconic café Freds will bring fresh energy to the beloved location.
Initially conceived to celebrate Louis Vuitton’s bicentennial birthday, the 200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries homage heads onward from Singapore, welcoming a new wave of visitors to experience an ephemeral presentation space and discover the creations up close. From its debut in Asnières at the Louis Vuitton family house then onward to Singapore and Los Angeles, this fourth destination is enhanced with several new spaces, welcoming visitors with an inspiring experience.
To celebrate the opening of the 200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries exhibition in New York, Louis Vuitton hosted a private VIP dinner followed by a party for NYC’s celebrities and socialites. Among the surprises of the night was a performance by Future and Lil Uzi Vert. Shaun White and Nina Dobrev were spotted in attendance as well as Justin Theroux, Karlie Kloss, Jaden Smith, and Danai Gurira.
Images courtesy of Louis Vuitton
