# Strongly Chromatic Fashion Collections Virgil Abloh's Louis Vuitton Debut Boasts Prismatic Colors By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-06-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virgil-ablohs-louis-vuitton References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/6/virgil-abloh-louis-vuitton-ss19-preview) & [ca.louisvuitton](https://ca.louisvuitton.com/eng-ca/stories/men-spring-summer-2019-show) A sneak peek of Virgil Abloh's Louis Vuitton debut is offered on Hyperbeast's website and the Spring/Summer 2019 collection is promising. With a daring use of colors and experimental fabrics, the collection allows the consumer to envision a bold, strong and forward-thinking capsule from the preview. So far, Virgil Abloh's Louis Vuitton venture seems to make use of [transparent fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1) and experiment with prismatic light-responsive qualities. The designs of [the handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artycapucines-vii) also boast a recurring stylistic element that unites them — a grunge-inspired chain motif. What the sneak peek of Virgil Abloh's Spring/Summer 2019 reveals is that the designer mixed his artistic vision with the traditional silhouettes and recognizable patterns of the French fashion house. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Prismatic Colors in Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new materials or finishes that create prismatic effects on clothing. - **Transparent Fabrics in Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate advanced technological features into transparent fabrics, such as light-responsive qualities. - **Grunge-inspired Chain Motifs in Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fuse a grunge aesthetic with high-end fashion by incorporating chain motifs in unexpected and creative ways. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into fashion production processes to create innovative and unique designs. - **Textile Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new textiles and fabrics that are transparent, durable, and have added functionalities. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to incorporate unconventional elements and designs into luxury products, creating fresh and exciting offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Remixed Monogrammed Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-remix.md) - [Alpine Luxury Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-mens-ski-collection.md) - [On-the-Road Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-prefall-2023.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Artistic Ready-to-Wear Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-x-yayoi-kusama-collaboration.md)