# Post-Apocalyptic Luxury Fashion Louis Vuitton Presents the Cruise 2023 Collection on the Runway By Amy Duong | Published 2022-05-17 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruise-2023 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/louis-vuitton-cruise-2023-show-at-the-salk-institute) & [louisvuitton](http://louisvuitton.com/) Luxury fashion house [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026) introduces a look at the Cruise 2023 collection that is designed with a strong inspiration from a post-apocalyptic world. The capsule stems from a strong nod to [science-fiction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects) at its very core through evocative sets such as the draped linen details, the plated vests, the harem pants, the cropped knitwear, and the boots with sequin accents. It boasts a muted tonal palette with hints of sandy brown, peach, black, cinnamon, grey, taupe, and more. The entire range features over 50 designs that have details such as treated liquid leather, fringe, and tasseled metallic accents. The show also showcases a collaboration alongside Japanese artist Yayoi Kasama as seen in the dotted patterns as a quick look. Image Credit: Louis Vuitton ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Post-apocalyptic Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore post-apocalyptic fashion that uses a muted tonal palette and evocative designs for their collections. - **Science Fiction-inspired Fashion:** Fashion brands can experiment with science-fiction inspired fashion, which features metallic accents, draped linen details, and unique silhouettes. - **Collaborations with Artists:** Fashion brands can collaborate with artists to create unique designs and add an artistic touch to their collections, such as Louis Vuitton's collaboration with Yayoi Kasama for the Cruise 2023 collection. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can explore post-apocalyptic and science-fiction inspired designs to create unique collections that appeal to a wide range of consumers. - **Art:** Artists can collaborate with fashion brands and companies to create unique designs and add an artistic touch to fashion collections. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can explore post-apocalyptic and science-fiction inspired fashion for their movies, TV shows, and video games, creating immersive experiences for viewers and gamers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [On-the-Road Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-prefall-2023.md) - [Alpine Couture Luxe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-ski-2025.md) - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Alpine Luxury Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-mens-ski-collection.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Luxury Womens Ski Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-lv-ski.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Luggage-Honoring Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-flight-mode-collection.md)