# Alpine-Inspired Luxury Lines Louis Vuitton's Spring Collection Takes Athleisure to the Next Level By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-06-23 | Updated 2017-06-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpinisminspired-luxury References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/06/23/louis-vuitton-ss18-accessories/) & [louisvuitton](http://www.louisvuitton.com/) [Louis Vuitton's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-ski-2025) Spring/Summer 2018 collection is an alpine-inspired luxury range. Many of the pieces feature [mountain climbing-inspired details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-salehe-bembury) like functional carabiners and nylon rope or strap accents. The color palette is rooted in Louis Vuitton's classic canvas monogram print – but vibrant blue, yellow and red accents give the luggage pieces a more sporty vibe. One canvas pouch bag has a lanyard attached and layered over the zipper. This serves as an added performance feature as well as a stylistic decision. Metallic utility buckles and matching sunglasses are direct references to climbing culture. Louis Vuitton's creative director Kim Jones cites a recent trip to Hawaii as the inspiration behind this collection. These smaller accessories are great ways of bringing the middle class into the fold as a luxury consumer. The smaller accessories in this [alpine-inspired luxury collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highend-alpine) are great options for budget-conscious consumers looking to own a bold fashion accessory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alpine-inspired Luxury:** Luxury brands are incorporating functional outdoor wear attributes to high fashion, creating disruptive opportunities to their traditional markets. - **Athletic-fashion Fusion:** High-end brands are integrating sports and athletic wear into traditional luxury fashion, creating a trend for a new market of individuals who value both style and performance. - **Middle-class Luxury:** Brands are using smaller accessories and lower priced items to introduce luxury to middle-class consumers and create new opportunities for growth. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Luxury Goods:** Traditional luxury brands are innovating their designs and branching out into athletic and outdoor wear to stay competitive and appeal to new markets. - **Sports and Athletic Wear:** High-performance athletic wear is being integrated into luxury fashion, creating new opportunities for growth and innovation in both industries. - **Retail:** As high-end luxury brands continue to expand into the sports and athletic wear market, traditional retail will need to adapt to accommodate these new lines and consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alpine Couture Luxe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-ski-2025.md) - [Unique Leather Accessory Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogram-sports-collection.md) - [Luxury Womens Ski Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-lv-ski.md) - [Luggage-Honoring Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-flight-mode-collection.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Adventure-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-jewelry-collection1.md) - [Remixed Monogrammed Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-remix.md) - [Sailing Race-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americas-cup-barcelona.md)