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Legacy And Vision In The Big Easy 

As we celebrate three decades of ESSENCE Festival of Culture, we’re bringing the Louis Vuitton 2024 Pre-Fall collection to the heart of NOLA to honor another anniversary.
Legacy And Vision In The Big Easy
Kennedi Carter
By Photography by Kennedi Carter & Styling by Chasidy Chevonne Billups ·

This story originally appeared in July/August 2024 issue of ESSENCE magazine, on newsstands now.

As we celebrate three decades of ESSENCE Festival of Culture, we’re bringing the Louis Vuitton 2024 Pre-Fall collection to the heart of NOLA to honor another anniversary: 10 years of Nicolas Ghesquière’s creative influence over the storied fashion house.

Legacy And Vision In The Big Easy
Louis Vuitton dress and shoes. Tights and earrings, stylist’s own.
Legacy And Vision In The Big Easy
Louis Vuitton bag and shoes. Vintage headpiece, panties and tights.
Legacy And Vision In The Big Easy
Louis Vuitton sweater and pants.
Legacy And Vision In The Big Easy
Louis Vuitton dress and shoes. Tights, stylist’s own.
Legacy And Vision In The Big Easy
Louis Vuitton vest. Vintage skirt.
Legacy And Vision In The Big Easy
Louis Vuitton dress and shoes. Tights and earrings, stylist’s own.
Legacy And Vision In The Big Easy
Kennedi Carter

Production credits: Model: Elaine Palacio at Q Management NYC

Hair: Salma Ekambi

Makeup: Tamara Camille Soublet, using Temptu 

Casting: Paul Brickman 

Lighting Director: Khalilah Pianta 

Photography Assistant: Horatio Baltz 

Stylist Assistant: Amari Stewart 

Tuba Player: Javan Carter 

Retouching: picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom 

Production Assistants: Jayde Pearl & Alex McDonald 

Location: Hotel Peter & Paul 

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