“Louis, The Boat” Docks in Shanghai

On June 25, a striking new silhouette appeared in downtown Shanghai—not a yacht, but a giant steamer-trunk-inspired structure. “Louis, The Boat,” Louis Vuitton’s latest immersive concept space, has officially docked at HKRI Taikoo Hui, bringing with it a cultural spectacle that blends fashion, exhibition, and hospitality in one monumental installation.

Shaped like a legendary ocean liner, the architectural statement pays homage to the maison’s 19th-century travel trunks and the spirit of global exploration that defined its origins. Wrapped in monogrammed metalwork and tiered like ship decks, the building bridges Vuitton’s design codes with Shanghai’s deep maritime legacy as a port city and gateway to the East.<