Louis Vuitton’s Savoir Rêver Comes to Aspen

I recently had the chance to experience “Louis Vuitton Presents Savoir
Rêver Aspen, a Journey Through the House’s Most Exclusive Métiers and
Artisanal Savoir-Faire,” hosted at Dunbar Ranch up Independence Pass.
Several of us were part of the first group for a special preview,
chauffeured from The St. Regis Aspen to the property for a
scenic ten-minute drive.

Running June 11–21 and open by appointment only, “Savoir Rêver,” which
translates to “knowing how to dream,” is a play on words. Louis Vuitton
built its name on “savoir-faire,” the artisanal craftsmanship and technical
skill for which the House is famous.

One of our hosts for the private tour shared this is Louis Vuitton’s most
ambitious exhibition staged in Aspen to date and embodies the full breadth
of the House’s universe. On view were Objets Nomades, the brand’s iconic
hard-sided trunks, fine watches and jewelry, and singular leather goods,
all reflecting Louis Vuitton’s tradition of regional savoir-faire
activations and its legendary craftsmanship.

Several pieces debuted exclusively at the event. The Courrier Lozine 110 LV
Adornments Brown is a one-of-one trunk in rich brown leather, embellished
with roughly 24,000 studs along with colored resin stones and pearls. The
Cocoon Arty Dichroic Iridescent, a one-of-a-kind take on Estúdio Campana’s
signature Cocoon chair, features dichroic fringe individually assembled by
Geraldine Gonzales over three months, producing a shifting play of color
and light. The Americas also got their first look at several Objets
Nomades, including the Pierre Legrain Homage Collection’s Celeste Dressing
Table and Riviera Chilienne Chair, along with the Raw Edges Dolls Chair and
Game Table.

Founded in 1854, Louis Vuitton has long paired innovation with elegance,
building what its founder called a genuine “Art of Travel” through trunks,
bags, and accessories. That same spirit of audacity has since carried the
House into ready-to-wear, footwear, watches, jewelry, beauty, and
fragrance, each discipline shaped by collaborations with architects,
artists, and designers.

The collections were woven into everyday spaces at Dunbar Ranch: watches
tucked into a closet, handbags displayed in the living room, his-and-hers
bikes on porches, a blue leather hammock strung up with mountain views, and
a golf trunk staged on a balcony overlooking the lake.

Outside, a live painting station brought the bags to life as art, while a
lawn was set up for tic-tac-toe and cornhole using Louis Vuitton leather
pieces. Aspen Branch supplied peonies and other blooms for a
build-your-own-bouquet bar, and a stand poured fresh-squeezed lemonade. The
afternoon closed with lunch on the café porch, where every detail was
considered, down to the LV logo stamped into the cappuccino foam, as well
as the chocolate bonbons.

I left already dreaming of my next Louis Vuitton accessory—with one
specific piece in mind for my September birthday—and imagining how their
artisan team might personalize it to perfectly match my style.

To learn more, visit www.louisvuitton.com or visit the Louis Vuitton Aspen
boutique at 205 South Mill Street.

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