The collection takes its cue from London designer and artist, Christopher Nemeth, who rebelliously fused Savile Row tailoring with street wear. Nemeth, who was born in Birmingham but resided in Tokyo from 1986 until his death in 2010 aged 51, was an unsung hero of British fashion who was relatively unknown in the UK, but not to Louis Vuitton men’s artistic director, Kim Jones, who says Nemeth’s work defined London during the 1980s. "He trained as a fine artist and came into fashion from being an illustrator, and that chimes with how I started," reveals Jones, continuing, "I wanted to openly celebrate his life and work." Jones sourced four original prints from Nemeth’s archive and collaborated with stylist and accessories designer, Judy Blame – a member of Nemeth’s creative force – on jewellery, while also consulting with Nemeth’s widow and daughters on other details of the collection. Jones’ vision manifests as cork embossed cashmere, laser etchings on shearling, even a flocked suitcase – which all marry the standout craftsmanship of Louis Vuitton’s ateliers with the wit and originality of Nemeth’s world.

P.S. Nemeth’s middle name? Photographs by Jamie McGregor Smith This week, displays designed especially for the setting of Colette will occupy all the windows of the renowned concept store. Onlookers are invited to enter a new kind of trunk, a veritable jewel-box presentation of selected ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories and watches. There will also be a limited edition of the Twister canvas tennis shoe. "I am really excited about the idea of collaborating with Colette on this beautiful project. Its position at the crossroads of fashion and culture makes Colette the ideal place to celebrate Nemeth's genius. Knowing that the young Louis Vuitton apprenticed in exactly the spot where the concept store stands today makes doing this project here an even more obvious choice!" explains Kim Jones, Men's Artistic Director at Louis Vuitton.Earlier this month, we caught wind of a forthcoming pop-up collaboration between compatriots Louis Vuitton and colette that would showcase the fashion house’s forthcoming Fall/Winter 2015 collection.

Just in time for Paris Fashion Week, here we find the pop-up realized, which pays homage to the late English designer Christopher Nemeth. Kim Jones, who later felt Nemeth’s rise and impact during the early 1980s, drew influence from Nemeth’s particular brand of London style for this capsule. samsonite laptop backpack tectonic largeHere, Parisians and visitors will be able to peruse the collection firsthand, as well as a full range of ready-to-wear, accessories, and an exclusive collaborative footwear release. udel backpackRunning between now and July 18, be sure to check out the Christopher Nemeth tribute pop-up at colette if in the Paris area.m151 backpack What to Read Nextbosphore backpack m40107

We met this overalls-wearing duo in Harajuku and they were nice enough to stop for a few street snaps. This is what we learned about them: Shizuru is 20 and he works in apparel. fanny lyckman backpackHe’s wearing a dog print resale shirt with denim overalls by legendary Harajuku designer Christopher Nemeth. bolles backpack loginHis “hello” tote bag is a resale, and his shoes are Belly Button by Tokyo Bopper. He accessorized with a beret and a watch. He likes the Japanese brands Comme des Garcons and Nozomi Ishiguro and he’s a Yuki fan. Check out his Twitter and Instagram for more information. Mari is 20 and she’s a student. She is also wearing Christopher Nemeth overalls with a resale shirt. Her backpack is Vivienne Westwood and her shoes are Tokyo Bopper. Her accessories include a Vivienne Westwood ashtray necklace, as well as a floral ring, tassel earrings, and a hat.

Mari likes shopping from Wall Harajuku and Nozomi Ishiguro, and she’s a fan of One OK Rock. Find out more about her from her Twitter and Instagram. Click on any photo to enlarge it. Getting graphic: Louis Vuitton amps up the Damier with a piece of art The French Maison transforms a classic by roping in late British artist Christopher Nemeth's signature motif Artist and designer Christopher Nemeth amassed a loyal following after radically blurring the lines between art and fashion, literally turning his artwork into clothing during his prime. Leaving behind a graphical legacy that's recognisable in a heartbeat, count artistic director Kim Jones as a Nemeth fanatic — he who spliced the late creative's famed rope motif for a rousing menswear collection last fall. This time around, Jones ups the ante by saturating his hero's ropes in technicolour, enlivening the maison's well-loved Damier. Splashed across the Keepall and the ever popular Christopher and Josh backpacks, Nemeth's ropes in punchy blue and red fringe the diagonal corners of the accessories — a welcomed update to the monochrome stalwart.

Also treated to a slice of British art are the small accessories, with pochettes, billfolds and organisers as part of the range. So whether you're a giver or a receiver, consider this your motivation to kickstart the Christmas game plan this year: The Damier Graphite Rope collection is available at all Louis Vuitton boutiques. Best shows from PMFW FW17 Day 1: Issey Miyake Men, Louis Vuitton, Kolor, Yohji Yamamoto and Dries Van Noten #FirstClassFriday: Louis Vuitton Fragrance Trunk 5 spring/summer 2017 accessories you’ll want for an auspicious Lunar New YearFashion MixupJapanise FashionFashion JapanHarajuku FacesHarajuku MenHarajuku FashionPossibilities LengthLimitless PossibilitiesWorld'S StreetForwardTokyo street style. Remove the grunge component and the jacket has limitless possibilities...length, color combos, silk, cotton or rayon...and I'm just getting started.As part of its Fall/Winter 2015 collection, Louis Vuitton pays tribute to English artist turned fashion designer Christopher Nemeth.

Born in Birmingham, Christopher Nemeth moved to London in 1979 to study painting at Camberwell College of Arts. Afterwards he would go on to create clothing for himself and as a result move into fashion. ““Self-taught in pattern cutting, he utilised the canvas he would paint on, as well as discarded post sacks and reconfigured old suiting. Each became distinct signatures of his nascent ‘deconstructed’ style, a style revolutionary in clothing that was itself indivisible from his art practice. His art too would feature the portrayal of the process of making clothes, of needle and thread, the weave of fabric and hands at work. Creativity and craft were key for Christopher Nemeth and grew to encompass a distinct view that extended to furniture making and interior design, each decisively his own and part of a whole.”” Nemeth’s designs started having a strong impact on the London scene by the mid-eighties. Eventually photographer Mark Lebon, a fixture in i-D and The Face, would start featuring the designer in those magazines alongside the stylist and accessories designer Judy Blame.

By that time Nemeth was already making and selling his clothing at Kensington Market and went on to become part of the legendary collective and shop The House of Beauty and Culture. In 1986 the designer moved to Tokyo and stayed there until his death. There is still a Nemeth store in Harajuku today, featuring not only his clothing, but also an interior created by him. Kim Jones wanted to pay tribute to the late designer with a special capsule collection as part of the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2015 range, featuring Nemeth’s graphic work. The Louis Vuitton “A Tribute to Nemeth” capsule collection consists of a full range of clothing, a bag collection, scarves, ties, sneakers, watches, and other small accessories. For the upcoming Paris men’s collections, the Maison Louis Vuitton and the concept store colette are teaming up to open a men’s pop-up store from June 22 through July 18, celebrating the launch of the special collection. Look out for the collection to be available at colette and of course Louis Vuitton flagship stores starting June 22.