Lisa and j-hope's Custom Looks Are Here! Louis Vuitton's Rare Exhibition in Taipei Features Dreamy Capucines and Vivienne Bags as Beautiful as Works of Art
Lisa and j-hope’s dream custom looks have arrived in Taiwan!
Summary
・Louis Vuitton is hosting its annual Exotic Leather and Haute Couture Exhibition at the InterContinental Taipei. Open exclusively by VIP appointment, the event runs from October 21 to 27. ・On display are haute couture gowns worn by stars like Lisa, Emma Stone, and Chase Infiniti, alongside j-hope's concert outfit featuring 350,000 hand-embroidered beads that took 1,400 hours to craft. ・The classic Capucines bag gets a dreamy upgrade with a pink-purple orchid embroidered edition, a gradient crystal snow-effect version, and an exclusive trunk storing four Capucines Nano bags. ・Mascot Vivienne transforms into a plush backpack, accompanied by the Vivienne Fashionista trunk—a round design inspired by hat boxes containing four collectible figurines. ・Exotic leather Speedy P9 bags designed by Men's Creative Director Pharrell Williams and Mini Shopper Totes embellished with pearls and natural gemstones also make their debut.
Celebrity custom looks usually seen only on red carpets, runway shows, or concert stages are now viewable up close. Louis Vuitton recently hosted its annual High Leather and Haute Couture Exhibition in Taipei. Beyond a mesmerizing array of rare exotic leather bags, the event showcased custom outfits worn by stars like Lisa, Emma Stone, and j-hope. From bead-encrusted concert jackets to Capucines bags as exquisite as jewelry boxes, incredible craftsmanship hides behind every piece, revealing another side of Louis Vuitton.
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Lisa’s Floral Leather Skirt, j-hope’s Concert Jacket: Details Beyond Expectation
The haute couture pieces crafted by Louis Vuitton for global celebrities stood out as key highlights of the exhibition. Among them, the short-sleeved babydoll dress worn by Blackpink’s Lisa marries leather with intricate floral cutout embroidery, blending a sweet silhouette with an edgy vibe. Visitors could also admire the draped gown Emma Stone wore to the New York premiere of Bugonia, alongside the white tulle dress Chase Infiniti wore at the Governors Awards.
The menswear section revealed even more astonishing details. The black crocodile-patterned jacket j-hope wore in Paris during BTS’s ARIRANG world tour was actually hand-embroidered bead by bead in varying shades. Using over 350,000 beads and requiring roughly 1,400 hours of craftsmanship, it recreates the dimensional texture of crocodile skin. Other standout pieces worth admiring included Future’s crystal checkered suit from the Met Gala and Pusha T’s custom burgundy suit.
Capucines Transformed into Fine Jewelry Bags: Lilac Orchids, Pearls, and Crystal Details
Beyond celebrity haute couture, the exhibition featured plenty of dream creations for Louis Vuitton bag lovers. Already cherished for its clean silhouette and fine leather craft, the iconic Capucines arrived in striking special designs. A Capucines Mini inspired by lilac orchids features beadwork and sequins over crocodile leather to create a delicate floral motif. Another iteration combines tweed, wool, beads, and shimmer, bringing a romantic touch to the classic shape.
The showcase also introduced fresh exotic leather colorways, ranging from iridescent pearlescent pink to elegant sapphire blue and subtle gray frosted textures. One snow-inspired design even uses gradient rhinestones to mimic fresh snowfall. In a delightful surprise, Louis Vuitton housed four Capucines Nano bags inside a dedicated trunk that opens like a mini jewelry display case, with exquisite details from the bags to the interior lining.
Vivienne as a Collector’s Item: Clever Touches in Exotic Leathers
Fans of Vivienne, Louis Vuitton’s mascot, found charming surprises at the event. The brand transformed Vivienne into a backpack with a plush, rounded silhouette and refined leather accents, giving the familiar Monogram flower a playful spin. The Vivienne Fashionista Doll Trunk, inspired by classic hatboxes, holds four styled Vivienne dolls that mix rare leathers, fur, and sparkling rhinestones—a captivating display for any collector’s shelf.
Menswear bags designed by Pharrell Williams offered equal excitement, including the Speedy P9 reinterpreted in specialty leathers, and a Mini Shopper Tote embellished with pearls, pink opal, and red jasper that stands apart from classic Monogram. The Louis Vuitton High Leather and Haute Couture Exhibition ran from October 21 to 27 at InterContinental Taipei as a private, VIP-only event. Even for those unable to attend in person, taking in these rare creations and fine couture details remains a treat for fashion lovers.
Louis Vuitton High Leather and Haute Couture Exhibition
- Dates: October 21–27, 2026
- Location: InterContinental Taipei
- Admission: By VIP invitation only
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