Who Will Be the Next Creative Director of Louis Vuitton?

[@understitchYT]

I dont think Telfar would take it tbh, hes so focused on having his designs affordable and worn by the masses (Michael Kors but on purpose) that I think itd go against his own personal story

[@user-jy2ci5ox9v]

They talk about Telfar as some global brand when it’s a regional accessible trinket at best and only for a select group of people buy it if you know what I mean. I know ZERO people from Europe or Asia that care about it or even know about it.

[@understitchYT]

@@user-jy2ci5ox9v Telfar's sales in Asia are incredible, especially in Korea they have consistently good sales and are consistent in the resale market as well

[@user-jy2ci5ox9v]

@@understitchYT bet. Because the world looks to South Korea the powerhouse of luxury consumption in Asia. It's a pleather bag posturing as something premium. You click on their instagram and it is what 90% American Black audience. Sales in Asia are incredible. Where are you getting these stats from because from what I have heard and seen its really not a thing. It is as I said before an American thing with little longevity beyond being a hot item for a few years. There is a reason it took him 10 years to reach 100k in revenue. It is easily faked and not that exciting a product.

[@simplyshama]

​@@user-jy2ci5ox9v Internationally, creative crowds adore Telfar. In europe if you wanna strike up conversation with a stranger carry a lighter or a Telfar. They have become a signifier of taste in my experience. but im not sure if your average small town person knows them

[@user-jy2ci5ox9v]

@@simplyshama Yeah as if the small town people of Paris, London, Milan or any other large city are really repping them in Asia. Who are these creative crowds, lol? Have you ever been anywhere internationally? You simply have to see how many are actually spotted at any major fashion week or in any cool neighbourhood. None is the answer. The tagged images on instagram give you an idea of who is wearing them. You're Black and American so understand the support you have for the brand. But like I said, it's a regional trinket at best that does ok amongst certain demographics. Small town? These kind of bags are made for the small towns in some dreary US states with a high population of low earning people who can't sadly afford higher value brands. Lol. The irony of an American speaking about taste. XD Stick to what you know hun, because its pretty apparent you have zero idea what is happening beyond your home shores.

[@tysonjankowiak]

Wake up babe, threaducation posted!

[@uncharted_muse]

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[@iAmShakka]

FACTS!

[@jacobw7360]

Martine Rose would be the best choice in my eyes. She has been consistently doing a great Job with her own Brand and several collabs. More importantly you can already See her big influence on the Scene, Just looking at balenciagas popularity

[@aliceliddell6159]

@tubluyola Uh,name a fashion designer who hasn’t ‘raided’ history?? I’m genuinely interested in your opinion because I don’t think there is one!!

[@flux202]

I say we give it Yoon Ahn... I mean she's doing phenomenal job with Dior and Ambush. I'm sure her direction will go amazing with LV. #YoonForLouisVuitton

[@marcong2774]

W take

[@kendracozier7478]

Agreed

[@hennisdoffman5412]

Absolutely

[@KilSwt2318]

Heavy agreement

[@flux202]

@@Fivedeuce she is!? How?

[@michaeltooworldwide]

Your final comments are very reminiscent of what Maison Margiela did from 2009 - 2014 after Martin Margiela stepped down as creative director. They let their existing design team run most things for the years until John Galliano onboarded as creative director in 2014. In terms of the wildcard candidates you were listing at the end, I also think it might be interesting to see Justin Saunders considered for LV Creative Director. Perhaps his current aesthetic and brand, JJJJound, are too minimal for LV's overall brand personality - but he does a great job at creating tasteful menswear, in my opinion. He was also a part of Been Trill.

[@understitchYT]

I think that worked because MM created that sense of community within the company, even the shop assistants wear the lab coat. But Vuitton has a more traditional approach in championing their head designers/creative directors, so I think their business would seem publicly at a loss without a head

[@copestatiq]

Facts! However his normcore approach may be too minimal although I also believe he would be a great fit. I'm sure he could extend Virgil's vision at LV further!

[@cassiojunior208]

Justin Saunders would be a horrible choice. I get that he’s part of the crew but to be harshly honest his design isn’t up to the standards for a fashion house especially not LV. he isn’t a special talent. most if not all vsm graduates are way more talented than him

[@zakrose22]

have never felt the need to leave a youtube comment before but please keep making these videos they're always worth the wait ✨✨

[@SimplyWaffle]

virg is going to be a very hard person to replace. Finding someone with the passion, vision, and drive as him to lead LV in an interesting direction will be something to see for sure

[@paligula.]

Not really. virgil stole soo many designs in such a short time at lv, he lowkey cheapened the brand with all the bad headlines for his stealing. He put up shein and fashionova numbers. Nothing about virgil was original, he stole the off white name, the "quotations" the nike shoe tags, along with hundreds of designs going back to his pyrex vision days. This is a guy who would steal designs by pretending to give job interviews to up and coming designers so he could look at their design resumes and keep copies of them. Hes extremely overrated when it comes to fashion design, im not sure if he ever made anything original

[@Hengel_Andrews]

@@paligula. shut your mouth, we don’t talk like this in public! You’re not wrong at all though. He was an industry creation, they used his name to copy/lower brands. I say that because there’s no way those brands didn’t know Virgil stealing design and language.

[@CooksFSH]

There are literally of thousands of designers around the world that have his passion and drive. He wasn't a good designer by any means, his work was mediocre and all hype. Replacing him is easy, it all depends if the hype machine wants to appoint actual talent or hype

[@alysescotland1753]

Kanye would be a poor choice, he's a loose cannon that has conflict with all of his collaborators when he can't get his way. Virgil was successful in the role because he was a fresh vision, Kanye has a following but I don't think he's polished or discreet enough to represent LV

[@crucifix9493]

He’d probably want to represent balenci anyways

[@AnonYmous-tr4cu]

LV can’t afford Ye.

[@understitchYT]

I agree, its a real shame because he would be great as the creative side of a business if it wasnt so affected by his erraticism

[@TTEREVE]

he probably calls way more problems than anything

[@giancassa9340]

@@AnonYmous-tr4cu I think you haven’t acknowledged how much money LV has, either way I would prefer Martine Rose at LV

[@Lashawnb]

Samuel Ross would be CRAZY to see on LV.

[@mightquinnable]

I WANT MARTINA ROSE Her stuff is dope, her designs flow with street and high street like Virgil Funny I was thinking about this recently too. The question came up on IG

[@karigrandii]

She is the most underrated ”basic fashion brand” designer. Shes responsible for the now famous balenciaga aesthetic and no one knows it.

[@deshaundozier]

No

[@Fivedeuce]

It's funny it was none of these guys and ended up being fashion icon Pharrell

[@yeticartel]

These videos are always consistently great, incredible work once again

[@rxlfe7177]

I don't think it would be a great idea to find a designer purely to fit into Virgil's aesthetic. Whatever designer they find should be as removed from Virgil as possible. There won't be another Virgil. Fashion houses like Dior and LV have maintained success simply by finding someone with an amazing point of view that fits in with the messaging of the brand.

[@fionakida]

Never miss!!🔥 more of everything please:)

[@sosobanks6803]

I have a strong feeling that Samuel Ross might be the next creative director of LV but also, I'd bet on them going with someone other than anyone mentioned in this video.

[@Jelle175]

Ye is one of the most influential designers of this time (in my opinion). But I feel like he’s liable to be liability. He is publicly fighting with the brands he works with. LV is not going to work with him on a long term commitment. Would love to see a collaborative collection, but not now.

[@Ahoto_papa_bi]

He doesn’t know sh1t when it comes to technicalities. Being influential is not the same as knowing technical art(fashion)

[@44LA]

knaye's job is to be creative thats really what he is good at. he gets mad because he is limited but you really cant outrun it unless you got your own bread. I dont see him collabing with anyone honestly i think this man is gonna stick to his guns forever

[@Ravver]

Ye would be absolutely disastrous to LV.

[@izzapartier9068]

I can't lie, i thought about this question soon after Virgil's passing. Only because of how amazing of a visionary he is... i can't quite imagine a replacement. I'm team Telfar, however Martine makes a lot of sense!

[@miloaguirre496]

We want to see more videos like this trust me. Just subscribed amazing work

[@angelcabrera3309]

Love your channel, wish u uploaded a lil more

[@osonoticed]

I don’t think HP would be the best fit. Loved his eponymous stuff when it first dropped, but it’s become lackluster now, and his direction with CK was the same. Hoping he can come back into the spotlight with it soon but it hasn’t been hitting the same for me for awhile

[@morganwebb8805]

loved the vid!! I vote the existing design team to continue but it would be cool to see martine take over as well

[@Collie_Pollie]

Thanks for the content ❤️

[@spokenjonathan]

I believe Grace Wales Bonner would be ideal as the Creative Director of LV Mens. Martine Rose would be my second choice. Thanks for the video.

[@PHlophe]

gwb for the win

[@almightyglo7838]

needed this today

[@naomispence7190]

This video is amazing! Thank you 💖

[@ReneFRosales]

Telfar should not even be in the conversation with the other two. Telfar would be under without the handbags and we have yet to see what they can do once the trend of the bags dies while the other two have so much history in creating garments that have resonated and connected with mass groups of people behind a trendy handbag

[@jac0b_nero]

thoughts on Shayne Oliver being creative director?? the thought had popped into my mind but would be very interesting

[@robertgalicia2818]

Jun Takahashi of Undercover. PERFECTION. Baroque Street & inspirational icon to Virgil. Men's & Womenswear experience.

[@mikesilverii7535]

Martine Rose is the perfect and obvious choice

[@Iamjeffsledge]

I like the Samuel Ross choice. Don't knnow it it would happen but it would be nice. Thoughts on Jerry Lorenzo?

[@robertbrahm2806]

hey THreadution really waiting on the style evolution of kanye and history of yeezy and kanye west history !!

[@Whodnl]

Honestly all I can is thank you Threaducation

[@pills8303]

I think Kanye with the infrastructure that Louis Vuitton has already built would be super interesting

[@KITSVNE_FM]

Thread needs an EQ check. I had to turn the volume up on my speakers to 100 to hear this vid.

[@playboigilbert1]

Always looking forward to your videos. Did you think about making a video about Gallery Department? I thought it was just a hyped logo brand, but the creator had actually a genuine vision (recycling) and closed the brand after achieving it similar to Demna with Vetements.

[@osonoticed]

His recycling stuff came off kinda lazy to me, mostly built off of hype. The price points with the way it blew up becuase of rappers made it iffy for me

[@playboigilbert1]

@@osonoticed yes that is true. He worked at Ralph Laurent before, and looked for a more sustainable way for fashion. I think the hype around the brand brought bad/hyped associations to the brand. The designer created a new brand this year which not only sells clothing, but art, furniture, decor, paintings, etc.

[@osonoticed]

@@playboigilbert1 yeah I was hearing about that. Hoping to see some more out of him cuz GD was fire to me for like 2 weeks and then it just got played out lol

[@Bamsbaeby]

Tbh I didn't know about martin rose,but immediately after hearing about her and seeing her aesthetics I just felt like she's the right person for that role

[@R10sp0rt]

They are all mega talented, but Telly has my vote 🔐

[@imaniblack]

Virgil had a formal education in architecture which can be related to fashion design.

[@mattusandreasen4813]

should have had nigo on louis vuittion instead of kenzo, would be appropriate since they have a similar aesthetic and both come from the streetwear scene. look at their collaborations at louis vuittion, sold out instantly.

[@LlLUZVlVERT]

kenzo needed that lift tho lv is always lv

[@eqapo]

Kanye and Abloh had been close collaborators.

[@theeuropeanreporter]

Didn't Telfar rip off the Sergio Tacchini logo ?

[@bimmerboyz9052]

nigo would be dope, he worked alongside virgil while he was creative director but if he got full control it would be dope

[@eblaze143]

tbh his work at Kenzo is boring af.

[@love_fleurette]

I heard John Galiano was in the running 🙊

[@002htx]

Can you do a video on RHUDE or Rhuigi

[@princemarkanthony500]

Don’t think YE really the guy honestly

[@baribigavelli]

Great question 👀

[@user-ob9zo9cr4c]

good idea for video or series or anything, I love stories but there a lot more to add I believe. cheers

[@DoFeedThePigeons]

Virgil design language LOL 😂

[@nisaelx1]

Great video, probably unlikely it wouldd be Kanye but would be sick. He is currently trying to get out of his Adidas and Gap deal so it could be possible, but more then likely he wants out to start his own line.

[@skate1030]

Pharrell Skateboard P Confirmed 🙏

[@Villainiz3d]

Kanye thinking he's the right fit for Louis Vuitton when he's the farthest from it is peak Kanye

[@Timihaastrup]

Interesting, I feel like this slipped a lot of minds following Virgil Abloh’s (RIP🙏🏾) passing. I think it would be really interesting to see Kanye take over seeing as he was Virgil’s mentor and had that interview where he expressed his previous disappointment at not receiving the role. But that’s just personal bias, I don’t doubt that there are probably hundreds of designers that would better direct Louis Vuitton. Also a huge fan of this commentary/discussion type format of video, can’t wait to make it thru the vid 💛

[@giancassa9340]

The only answer is Martine Rose she is perfect for LV

[@Devananta-Rafiq]

Yeeesss

[@josepherhiga2239]

this is an all round great video.

[@pageantnutty8164]

Kanye being chosen will be pure chaos

[@Devananta-Rafiq]

Best pick would be Rose. Then Walles Bonner, Kirby, Ross, or even Telfar.

[@Kinglystateof]

I nominate Thebe Mahgugu or Telfar

[@showpentheartist]

Yeah maybe they should just have a dope team like Margiela

[@hennisdoffman5412]

LV should consider between Francesco Risso, Yoon or Ader Error Collective.

[@maytesarmiento1896]

Yes, more videos like this plz. I think Heron Preston would be a great choice. Thank you for sharing

[@kevinmendoza4622]

It's weird because YE terminated his contracts with adidas and gap 3 days ago

[@KidCracken]

With Gap. And it's not 100% terminated. Doubt he's gonna design any more for them, but they can still produce and sell what's already been made and he's already complaining he can't do shows etc which probably means they still got an exclusive deal to produce yeezy clothes. You don't just get out of a legal contract, especially with such a large company, just by sending a letter saying "I quit". Even if they have let him stop working for them, Gap are still going to make as much money from it as they possibly can.

[@carinonline555]

“But if you’re like me and like to jump to conclusions…” yes! I am like u 😌

[@kimmie_90210]

I agree regarding Grace Wales Bonner 🙌🏽🤞🏽

[@mckenna5272]

if daniel lee came to lv i would fall to my knees in happiness

[@drtysexyculture]

daniel is awesome but i think martin rose’s mood is more opitmal to louis

[@qqok1]

I'm so lost? Why wouldn't his legacy be continued with HIS brand. LOUIS VUITTON is its own entity. LV was established way before VA. Louis Vuitton has it's own personality and aesthetic. VA is apart of that timeline - but, all-due-respect, 'life goes on'. I would love to see the new creative director introduce THEIR creative vision, and not continuing "the work" of their predecessor.

[@woodsavenue]

we are never getting another Virgil, he was a 1 of 1

[@aaronjanlistanco]

in my mind possible put as Creative Director at LOUIS VUITTON menswear are Alessandro Michele - now out at GUCCI Philipp Plein (PHILIPP PLEIN) - rising in fashion, same aesthetic as menswear of LV Bianca Saunders (BIANCA SAUNDERS) Marine Serre (MARINE SERRE) - super successful fashion house that might get attention of LVMH & finalist at the LVMH Prize Alexander Wang (ALEXANDER WANG) - I know to controversial for Wang to polut in this list, why not.. who knows, Wang is going back to gaining again in fashion industry

[@Threaducation]

interesting to add that Alessandro is leaving Gucci so anything could happen tbh

[@legaxy8011]

Make a video on Palm Angels or top streetwear brands please.

[@traceylee5674]

Dudes wearing a whole bookcase on a London street runway…wild!

[@wyntur_]

Would Tyler the creator he a terrible choice? It would be an absolute miracle if they could convince him to do it but if u think abt it he has the exact same background as Virgil they worked together often on his own stuff. He also is extremely passionate and knowledgeable abt bags and trunks and other accessories which LVMH is famous for. Not to mention he was one of Virgil’s biggest competitors in the streetwear scene

[@chrisboots5768]

Very good vid keep it up

[@parisflacko]

All of the potential picks in my opinion are lackluster. I believe it will take a unique combo of skills to build off the foundation of Virgil Abloh. If the next Creative director doesn’t excel in blending black culture into the aesthetic, I believe so many people will be disappointed and disinterested in Louis Vuitton upcoming collections

[@mightquinnable]

I feel like rose is perfect for that

[@jonnyfendi2003]

news flash: If you think black people are the core customer you are truly mistaken. Get out of your bubble.

[@parisflacko]

@@jonnyfendi2003 you shouldn’t get a reply but I love to correct ignorance, I said nothing about “black” customers. What I said was black culture ! Black culture is being sold throughout this entire industry!!! So I’ll say it again since you can’t read, IF THE NEXT CREATIVE DIRECTOR DOESN’T EXCEL IN BLENDING BLACK CULTURE INTO THE AESTHETIC LV IS MISSING THE MARK OF EXECUTION VIRGIL PROVIDED. This is my opinion, maybe you should separately comment and have your own

[@jonnyfendi2003]

@@parisflacko The fuck you talking about blending black culture as if its required by a luggage company founded in Paris. This aint some black label the fuck you on. Virgil was nothing but a Raf Simons copycat and eveeryone was calling for his ouster and when he died everyone was saying "legend"....He was literally putting models in muppet wear on a runway. Get a damn clue.

[@parisflacko]

Never commenting again, I can’t speak logical at all according to yall god damn

[@erick_smells]

Calling it: Martine for LV and GWB for Gucci

[@93wasbetter]

Yeet

[@erick_smells]

@@93wasbetter Yeat for Gucci CD

[@jptrout235]

Tired of watching your old videos. So thank you!

[@CooksFSH]

Your title is misleading, and requires editing. LV already has a Creative Director, it's Nicolas Ghesquière. Although he is women's director, his position has more control over the entire brand. I think you mean who will be the next men's creative director. Who does have power, but not nearly as much as Ghesquière.

[@jonathanbrown602]

I think Lucas Ossendrijver is the best fit! He has the experience from being the menswear designer for Lanvin for years, he knows how to create hit accessories shoes and bags and how to create beautiful well designed forward think menswear designs in a luxury French way.

[@easyyeye]

Thebe Magugu might be the next up at LV. He just did a joint project with the head of Valentino Pierpaolo Piccioli

[@sosobanks6803]

Damn, that's crazy and fire. Sheeesh, it would break the internet too lol.

[@easyyeye]

@@sosobanks6803 lls it definitely broke da fashion internet neck

[@telfarbebe6737]

I think Telfar should do one of those capsule collections with jean Paul Gaultier instead

[@natalyarobinson9855]

I love this video. But please Kanye?!!! I dream of the world when we remember to appreciate the real and quiet things instead of sensationalism that is empty of substance.

[@ytyoungrichnhigh]

I think none of those people would be good choices. Personally praying to God it isn't Telfar Clemmons.

[@caziis13]

LV could not handle Ye, but he would be a great fit, I think maybe a colab in the future. I think they don't really need to rush this decision, Virgil's team is doing an incredible job.

[@mrs.stewart6833]

Lord, I hope it's not Kanye West or Yezxy or whatever!!

[@bugsareeverywhere9016]

I think Grace Wales Bonner would be a great pick

[@AstorBoy15]

Don C .. Would Be Nice!!

[@mattmcjagger2582]

VIRGIL IS IRREPLACEABLE. He brought Instagram fit pic culture,Hypebeast , Art taste maskers, skate culture, street photographers and the rap community Together

[@Hengel_Andrews]

You’re joking right? You think rappers only started wearing designer clothes because of Virgil? All the shit you’re crediting Virgil with had been done before 2010. I say 2010 because fit pic inspired Instagram and not the other way around. How about you watch other videos on the channel and learn some history?

[@TurtleMansion]

@@Hengel_Andrews youre corny lol yes rappers have been wearing designer for years but virgil brought all the things OP said to where they are today, you can look at history all you want but nothing has ever been as big or as collaborative as it is Right Now and a majority of it is due to virgils influence

[@Hengel_Andrews]

@@TurtleMansion so there weren’t any collaborations before Virgil right? What are you even saying…

[@Corwinwill]

Wb ye and Louis collab back in the day ?

[@lordgaudyofficial]

They should go with Shayne Oliver or Samuel Ross.

[@user-ob9zo9cr4c]

5:55 Telfar on LV, !!!! also good persona

[@steventaylor201]

Personally I would love to see GWB given it and think she would be awesome, a bit left field and I don’t think he will but Samuel Ross would be extremely interesting too. My complete curve ball pick and someone who has very little fashion design experience though I think could genuinely do an insane job with the sheer size of LV behind them… here me out but Tyler the creator.

[@hennisdoffman5412]

I thought Samuel Ross would have been a better fit for OFF WHITE, what do you think?

[@BlonderMarokkaner]

Matthew m Williams would be crazy

[@VoiceBox24]

Wales Bonner would be dope. I don’t think she’d necessarily increase sales or get it to what it was but she’s a very good designer. Kanye is realistically the only one who would be able to boost sales.

[@ghettoutcast]

Do a video on ava nirui

[@justusgreen8498]

i should be louis vuitton’s creative director

[@jonnyfendi2003]

might as well... they throwing every goons name in the hat at this point....

[@roryalexanderm]

its gotta be wales or martine

Imagine if Kanye left Adidas and to work with LV...

[@dcuthbertson5778]

They need to do better with merchandising at this point. You can’t even buy the damn Nike collection. You have to be on a special list that has at least $10k in purchases for one year. Dude told me they may never even hit the shelf

[@soundslikeknee]

This genius 👆🏿

[@ubhutiontsundu6329]

I don't think Ye would even accept it since he is trying to make accessible and affordable clothes. Wouldn't make sense from that point of view, also he brings a lot of bad publicity. He also just announced he won't be signing any contract with big companies since he wants to bring his ideas to life without having a third party.

[@joshuaiowa2190]

Telfar? They can't be serious..

[@taevonthurman2141]

I see it far fetched..a bit but Samuel Ross feels like a good fit but if it isn't HP then someone who was close to Virgil & his creative process w/ a twist of their own would be a good fit

[@kimberleywatson7330]

Kayne would've been a good choice if he was sane BTW I think Pharrell was a good choice