Louis Vuitton - Spring / Summer 2019 Menswear Panel Discussion

Lara Johnson-Wheeler is joined by stylist Charlotte Roberts, PR director Mandi Lennard, consultant Joshua Brinksman and PR director Sophie Jewes to discuss the Louis Vuitton S/S 19 show. The panel analyses Virgil Abloh's debut as the first African-American creative director at an LVMH-owned brand. Live Thursday 21 June 17:00 BST. Discussion Highlights: 04:30 Reaction to Virgil's appointment at Vuitton 05:06 Expectations for the S/S 19 Show 06:37 Virgil previewing the collection on Instagram 11:31 Does Virgil's appointment mean a democratization of luxury 22:12 Meaning and significance of the "Rainbow Runway" 33:00 Evolution of the OFF-WHITE customer? 39:15 Criticisms of Virgil 42:20 Mental health issues within the fashion industry 47:00 Virgil's collaborative prowess https://goo.gl/8twY4f