Louis Vuitton’s creative showcase at Milan Design Week 2026

The historic Palazzo Serbelloni is hosting an exhibition that brings together the Objects Nomades collection and the Maison’s trunks.

From the Giangaleazzo Room, visitors are introduced to the legacy of Pierre Legrain (1888–1929), a key figure in the Art Deco movement. An interior designer, bookbinder and illustrator, his influence is evident here in an exceptional collection of furniture, Art of Dining pieces and textile creations inspired by his iconic bookbindings. These pieces interact with Louis Vuitton’s historical archives: from its earliest trunks to travel accessories and original illustrations, displayed on a 1920s train that directly evokes the House’s spirit of travel.

The experience continues in the Gabrio Room, where various pieces from the Objets Nomades collection are displayed on the Tikal rug – part of the Pierre Legrain Homage collection. Dominated by dark blue and ochre tones, the room recreates a complete domestic setting, with a living room, dining room and library coexisting within a setting characterised by an interplay of textures, patterns and colours.

In the Napoleonic Room, the walls are adorned with graphic compositions from the same collection, serving as large canvases that complement iconic pieces such as the Riviera chaise longue and the Celeste dressing table. The latter, with its distinctive Omega shape, reinterprets an original 1921 design in lacquered wood and Nomade leather.

The tour continues to the Beauharnais Room, where the tribute to Charlotte Perriand takes the form of a dialogue between past and present. Its geometric pattern is inspired by a tablecloth from the 1920s and is combined with contemporary pieces such as tableware inspired by the Monogram flower, candles redesigned by Marc Newson, and furniture designed by Patrick Jouin and Cristian Mohaded. Also noteworthy here is the Malle Bibliothèque, a reinterpretation of the design conceived by Gaston-Louis Vuitton in the early 20th century.

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The Parini Room enhances the sensory experience with a palette of deep reds that feature elements such as tableware, accessories and candles arranged around a large-format rug.

In the Boudoir, craftsmanship reaches its pinnacle with exceptional pieces such as the Cabinet Kaléidoscope – crafted from exotic leather marquetry – and a foosball table designed by Estúdio Campana. Next to it, the Cocoon Dichroic, also by the Brazilian studio in collaboration with Géraldine Gonzalez, introduces a futuristic dimension with its iridescent surface of hand-cut sheets.

The Grand Foyer features the Stella armchair by Raw Edges, a piece that explores optical illusions through its fabric, creating an almost hypnotic effect.

In the courtyard of Palazzo Serbelloni, a monumental installation created in collaboration with students from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera bridges Legrain’s legacy with the present. A large-scale carpet in which the motifs intertwine to create a visual interplay, building a bridge between Art Deco and contemporary design.

The exhibition is complemented by a pop-up bookshop at the entrance, dedicated to publications from Louis Vuitton Editions, including City Guides, Travel Books and Fashion Eye. Meanwhile, the LV store on Via Montenapoleone is showcasing a unique selection of trunks, including the Malle Currier Lozine Maison and the Malle Lit, amongst others.

The exhibition will be open until 26 April 2026, from 10.00 am to 8.00 pm.