# Luxe Alpine Apparel This Nicolas Ghesquiere Collection for Louis Vuitton Boasts Cozy Couture By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-10-02 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Nicolas-Ghesquiere-Collection References: [style](http://www.style.com/slideshows/fashion-shows/fall-2014-ready-to-wear/louis-vuitton/collection/49) & [louisvuitton](http://www.louisvuitton.com/front/) This Nicolas Ghesquiere collection is the designer's first range for French fashion house [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-mens-ski-collection). Nicolas replaces predecessor Marc Jacobs who stunned the label's loyal followers with his blend of playful prints and luxe design details. The Louis Vuitton Fall 2014 collection is a little more understated than Marc Jacobs' showings that tended to feature more color. Following a 15 year stint at [Balenciaga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skiwear-collection), Nicolas Ghesquiere creates a range of [alpine-themed fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grenoble-fw25) for Louis Vuitton. The collection's standout looks are its knitted leggings that are paired with printed knits and fur collar coats. In addition to its luxe, winter staples, this collection subtly references the 70s and boats rich texture combinations. The Nicolas Ghesquiere collection blends the designer's signature aesthetic with the legacy of Louis Vuitton and has gained mixed reviews from Marc Jacobs fans who were devastated by his departure from the luxury house. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alpine Chic Fashion:** Opportunity to incorporate cozy yet stylish alpine-inspired pieces into fall and winter collections. - **70s Fashion Revival:** Opportunity to incorporate rich texture combinations and retro-inspired pieces into collections. - **Designer Legacy Collaboration:** Opportunity to blend a designer's signature aesthetic with the legacy of a luxury fashion house. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Fashion:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to incorporate alpine-inspired pieces and collaborate with designers to create legacy collections. - **Winter Apparel:** Opportunity for winter apparel brands to embrace the alpine chic and retro trends in their fall and winter collections. - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for fashion designers to take inspiration from alpine and retro themes and collaborate with luxury fashion houses to bring new designs and collections to the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alpine Luxury Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-mens-ski-collection.md) - [Luxury Womens Ski Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-lv-ski.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Children-Catered Luxe Festive Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-holiday.md) - [Luggage-Honoring Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-flight-mode-collection.md) - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Luxe Slope-Ready Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skiwear-collection.md) - [Alpine Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacquemus-x-nike.md)