Louis Vuitton Menswear Catwalk Book to Launch
Thames & Hudson's 632-page volume documents more than 50 Louis Vuitton menswear collections.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Men’s Clothing
Thames & Hudson is publishing Louis Vuitton Menswear Catwalk, a 632-page book chronicling the house's menswear collections. The volume becomes available through Louis Vuitton stores and internationally on November 5, 2026.
Why it matters
The book offers a comprehensive visual record of Louis Vuitton's menswear work, spanning designers from Marc Jacobs to Pharrell Williams. It gives fashion readers a documented archive of the house's runway history in one volume.
The hardcover measures 277 by 190 millimeters and is priced at €75, £65 or $95, with English and French editions available. The source does not indicate whether pricing will vary by region beyond the three listed currencies.
The players
Louis Vuitton
A French luxury fashion house founded in 1854 that is known for its trunks, leather goods and menswear collections.
Thames & Hudson
An independent international publisher known for illustrated art, design and fashion titles, including its Catwalk series.
Pharrell Williams
An American musician and producer who was appointed as Louis Vuitton's menswear designer in 2023.
Marc Jacobs
An American designer who established Louis Vuitton's ready-to-wear direction in 1998.
The details
Published by Thames & Hudson as part of its Catwalk series, the book was developed with access to the house's archives and includes an introduction and collection texts by Anders Christian Madsen. Coverage includes designers Marc Jacobs, Paul Helbers, Kim Jones, Virgil Abloh and Pharrell Williams, tracing menswear back to Louis Vuitton's first standalone men's show in January 2001.
Timeline
1854: Louis Vuitton founder launches the first trunk.
1998: Marc Jacobs establishes the house's ready-to-wear direction.
January 2001: Louis Vuitton holds its first standalone men's show.
2023: Pharrell Williams is appointed menswear designer.
November 5, 2026: The book becomes available through stores and internationally.
Season Trajectory
The Catwalk series has documented runway collections from major houses in archival book form, and this volume applies that format to menswear. It places Louis Vuitton's men's runway history alongside the designers who shaped it.
Readers interested in menswear history can purchase the book in English or French at €75, £65 or $95. It offers a visual reference for tracking how Louis Vuitton's men's styles have developed across collections.
The takeaway
The book serves as a reference for understanding how a major fashion house's menswear direction evolved over nearly three decades. Readers tracking menswear design can use it as a visual archive of runway developments.
What happens next
The book becomes available through Louis Vuitton stores and internationally on November 5, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Impression.
