Studio Mumbai founder Bijoy Jain works in collaboration with the creative director of Louis Vuitton, Pharrell Williams on the new stage set for the Pompidou Show. It took place at the Centre Pompidou and reflects the look of a giant Snakes and Ladders board. The set shows off the brand's Spring/Summer 2026 menswear designs.
Jain explains the design to Dezeen, "The set design – a 1:1 wood model – is rendered and coloured with a clay slip of burnt umber pigment. White lines of lime are struck with a taut string to create a chequerboard pattern, framed in the centre of the space. Five serpents, varying in size and movement, are hand-drawn and painted… a cosmic map set in the piazza of Centre Pompidou in Paris."
Board Game-Inspired Show Sets
Bijoy Jain and Louis Vuitton Design a Backdrop for the Pompidou Show
Trend Themes
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Interactive Fashion Shows — Fashion brands are increasingly turning to interactive and experiential elements for show settings, offering a unique blend of fashion presentation and immersive art installation.
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Board Game-era Nostalgia — Designers are drawing inspiration from classic board games, tapping into nostalgia to create a playful and engaging atmosphere that appeals to both traditional and modern audiences.
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Collaborative Artistic Creations — The merging of fashion design with renowned artists and architects is becoming a popular strategy, allowing brands to enhance storytelling through collaborative, multi-disciplinary stage designs.
Industry Implications
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Luxury Fashion — Luxury fashion brands are adopting innovative set designs to elevate runway shows, enabling them to stand out and create a memorable brand experience.
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Event Design — The event design industry is exploring new frontiers by integrating artistic collaborations, resulting in unique and captivating environments for events of all scales.
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Art Exhibitions — Art exhibitions are transforming into interactive experiences, driven by unique installations that blend visual arts with other creative disciplines to enhance visitor engagement.