It can be romantic to leave. A trip starts taking shape while you’re still at home, staring at an open suitcase and deciding which version of yourself gets to go. Then comes the coat for colder weather, the bag you insist counts as a necessity, and eventually, the view outside your window begins to change.
For Louis Vuitton F/W26, the French maison slips into Flight Mode. Train rides and station platforms set the scene, with winter escapes providing ample reason to dress with intent—and perhaps overpack with conviction.
This is the essence and heritage of Louis Vuitton’s Art of Travel: travel, being an art.
A Wardrobe Made to Leave Home
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Even if the plan involves a train, a plane, or an elaborate excuse to disappear for a weekend, pack accordingly with Louis Vuitton.
The Flight Mode 2026 collection treats movement as its own form of luxuryLuxuryrefers to a state of exceptional comfort, elegance, and quality, often characterized by premium craftsmanship, exclusivity, and superior experiences.Go to Luxury Glossary. The old romance of railway platforms finds its way into clothes meant to go somewhere, whether that means crossing borders or simply leaving town for two days.
Autumn, naturally, requires a good coat. Louis Vuitton gives us belted silhouettes alongside double-breasted shapes, before moving into duffles and peacoats. One sleeveless cape comes with a generous collar in two-tone double-faced cashmere. The effect is polished, but not so precious that sitting by a train window for several hours feels out of the question.
Elsewhere, wide-leg trousers give the legs some breathing room. Brushed cashmere handles warmth, while supple leather sharpens flight jackets and blousons. Cable knits join the wardrobe for colder days, including versions worked with the Monogram.
Then there’s the Colorado Comfort Mary Jane. Mahina suede keeps it soft, an engraved buckle adds detail, and gold-tone eyelets finish the shoe. Louis Vuitton designed the pair for everyday wear, which is welcome news for anyone whose idea of a holiday doesn’t involve changing into emergency sneakers halfway through the day.
Pack a Little More Than Necessary
Of course, this is Louis Vuitton. We need to talk about the bags. The Low Key returns in grained calfskin for Flight Mode, dressed in Monogram red and walnut. Introduced in 2024, its bucket silhouette keeps things relatively restrained. Beside it sits the Nice vanity case, for anyone unwilling to let their cosmetics travel with less dignity than they do.
The Express gets another outing this season. Meanwhile, the Side Trunk wears the new Monogram Emblème canvas, as does the Neverfull. Monogram Blue and Jura Green distinguish the new treatment from the brown canvas most immediately associated with the house.
As for the smaller accessories, they get their turn. LV Aura Flower sunglasses add some welcome drama, while the Forevergram wool scarf carries micro Monogram motifs. The LV Arctic hat finishes things off in leather and cotton for anyone heading somewhere cold enough to warrant it.
And if “packing light” sounds more like unsolicited advice than an actual plan, take the Keepall. Better yet, take the Horizon suitcase, newly available in Aluminium. Few objects could close out Flight Mode more appropriately for a house founded on the business of packing people’s belongings beautifully.
Flight Mode proposes a trip that begins at home, somewhere between opening the wardrobe and closing the suitcase. Getting away is already exciting. You might as well dress for the occasion.
Discover the new collection at Louis Vuitton stores in Greenbelt 3, The Shoppes at Solaire Resort and Casino, and NUSTAR Resort and Casino in Cebu.
Photos courtesy of LOUIS VUITTON
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