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Up next from Off-White and Louis Vuitton’s Virgil Abloh: furniture from the future.

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Up next from Off-White and Louis Vuitton’s Virgil Abloh: furniture from the future.

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Few brands combine innovation with style with such effortless panache as Louis Vuitton. And that is precisely what is reflected in the luxury house’s latest men’s fashion jewellery collection of bracelets, necklaces and rings, conceptualised by its men’s artistic director Virgil Abloh. The unique selection is a reinterpretation of the classic menswear chains that were first seen in a range of accessories and leather products at the French brand’s Spring/Summer 2019 show in Paris.

Bringing a fresh burst of diversity to the iconic marque, Abloh dives deep into his edgy, streetwear sensibilities with this collection to attract a new cliental. And pays tribute to Cuban chain jewellery — a favourite among many rappers, hip-hop musicians, skateboarders and other cultural subsets — at the same time.

Each bracelet and necklace in this series comes in two variations, minimalistic and colourfully vibrant. This means you can choose the style depending on the occasion: A quiet statement piece for a formal affair or a flamboyant accessory for the MTV award. The former comprises a refined, entirely palladium-finished version, featuring elements of the famous LV monogram across it. The latter is a multi-hued chain presenting coloured enamel in orange and blue tones, brass with aged-gold effect and many-hued crystals; like its counterpart, this model also has a palladium finish marked by LV engravings.  

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In addition, two other pieces form a part of this range — a striking pendant and signet ring set in white ceramic. Both are embossed with monogrammed, palladium-finished brass.

The design aesthetic of this series, however, is not the only aspect that attracts attention. A newly constructed clasp that involves a cleverly constructed cylindrical slide component ensures that these bracelets and necklaces are securely fastened and, hence, virtually snatch proof.

The embellished presence of Louis Vuitton’s logo, along with the ‘R’, the registered trademark symbol, is visible not just on every clasp, but in every piece of the collection.

In effect, signature Louis Vuitton savoir-faire has been artistically aligned with Virgil Abloh’s vision of style to create a very distinctive set of men’s jewellery.

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Works from the biennale that blur the boundaries between art and design.

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Works from the biennale that blur the boundaries between art and design.

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Included are projects from Louis Vuitton's head of menswear Virgil Abloh and Spanish designer Nacho Carbonell.

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Included are projects from Louis Vuitton's head of menswear Virgil Abloh and Spanish designer Nacho Carbonell.

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Fashion trends can seem downright crazy these days. Thank goodness for these “palate cleansers".

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Fashion trends can seem downright crazy these days. Thank goodness for these “palate cleansers".

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Streetwear is in. Hip, younger designers are injecting a bit of cool-cred into fashion's stalwarts.

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Streetwear is in. Hip, younger designers are injecting a bit of cool-cred into fashion's stalwarts.

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Finally, the cult high-street brand Off-White, the brainchild of it-designer Virgil Abloh, opens its first boutique in Plaza Indonesia. The long-awaited opening event was officially held on February 14, 2019-which made it a cool "Valentine's Day" party. Prestige was invited to see the first preview of the latest pre-spring/summer 19 collection for menswear and womenswear in Plaza Indonesia. Located on the 1st floor, the Off-White boutique showcases "Blurred Lines" theme.

Filled with the brand's trademarks (diagonal, cross, and quotes), the boutique's floor also made of marbles with the initial signature signs, which is the famous diagonal stripes. Soon after you step into the boutique, you will see a lot of pre-SS19 menswear collection than the womenswear. Key pieces from the brand are including the carry-all jumper and hooded jacket with the diagonal stripes on the sleeves. Military-inspired jacket called Diag Arrows Field jacket with "Impressionism" quotes and diagonal stripes on both sides of the long-sleeves has also become the highlight of the collection.

High-top sneakers also populated the boutique, which are the most-wanted sneakers among men. Virgil Abloh also brings affordable products, such as the Vulcanized Low Top Sneakers. Meanwhile, for the ladies, Off-White's classic diagonal box sling bag and the new Cotton Flower Box Bag immediately steal the attention. When you're visiting the boutique, make sure to tap on the coolest iPhone cases before it's sold out.

See the photos from the opening party in the gallery.

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