Ghesquière wrote in his show notes that he was specifically inspired by station platforms and the people standing at them, coming from and going on their journeys. He was also, of course, inspired by the house’s beginnings as a luggage maker—the first practical flat-top travel trunk was invented by Louis Vuitton in 1858.

Nicolas Ghesquiere's latest collection for Louis Vuitton featured an eclectic, futuristic mix of styles showcased at Gare du Nord. Models sported 1980s-inspired attire, including bold shoulders and scrunched boots.

Just days after an unexploded World War II bomb near Paris' Gare du Nord briefly stole headlines, a different kind of spectacle unfolded across the street: Louis Vuitton’s fashion show extravaganza Monday evening.

The offering was invigorating and intoxicating, full of life and an assortment of idea-packed looks that moved between the highly wearable (see: technical outerwear with subtle Vuitton stamping) and the lushly transportive.

Louis Vuitton showed some serious star power at its autumn/winter showcase during Paris Fashion Week on Monday. Held near the historic Gare du Nord train station, with a mix of Hollywood, Bollywood and international pop stars in the front row,