From Avignon to Manila: Louis Vuitton’s Cruise 2026 Debuts in the Philippines

After its grand Avignon premiere, Nicolas Ghesquière’s Cruise 2026 Collection has landed in Metro Manila.

By Anya Oxyn November 28, 2025

In the world of Louis Vuitton, the word travel has a deeper meaning. It’s also a journey through time, narrative, and self. And this philosophy reached its zenith when the house’s Cruise 2026 collection—first unveiled within the stone-clad halls of Avignon’s Palais des Papes—made its triumphant debut in the Philippines. For an assembly of exclusive clients at Greenbelt 5, Makati, a live showcase translated medieval splendor into a modern lexicon for the Manila woman.

A Medieval Metamorphosis

Gone were the days of simple fashion viewing as Louis Vuitton gave guests an immersive experience. The collection’s initial theme of saints and sovereigns was refined into rebellious versatility. Against the backdrop of the boutique, models demonstrated the dynamic wearability of pieces that first captivated the European runway. A styling presentation also illuminated Nicolas Ghesquière’s vision: a wardrobe of intent.

At the heart of this presentation lie the reimagined icons now gracing the shelves of the Greenbelt store. The Petite Malle, once a rigid trunk, arrived with a softened structure. The iconic Alma, on the other hand, appeared in a supple iteration, while the legendary Speedy was reborn glinting in metal.

For the discerning wearer, Louis Vuitton has delivered a refreshing wardrobe of the season—one that’s ready to transition from a statement at a gala to the center of an intimate holiday soirée. The journey through centuries of inspiration has arrived, and it’s offering a new arsenal of elegance for those who dress to declare their truth in the world.

Discover the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2026 collection at Greenbelt 5, Makati.

Photos courtesy of LOUIS VUITTON

Anya Oxyn

Senior Fashion Writer

Formerly a stylist who immersed herself intimately within the Philippine fashion circuit for over three years, Anya has refined her transformative, hands-on experience into an insightful voice for MEGA Asia as a Senior Fashion Writer.

Her editorial pursuit possesses three facets: her time as an essayist during her education at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, her extensive experience in digital media and strategic storytelling, and her belief that fashion has a beating heart deeply intertwined with art, culture, society, and humanity itself that is worth uncovering.

Anya’s versatile pen spans a dynamic range of subjects, including emerging local designers, global luxury houses, beauty trends, film and television fashion analysis, cultural op-eds, major events, and beyond.

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