ZACH LO / CHONG憧 - 《book c.》CH.10

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《Book c.》第10章延續全書風格，以純圖畫呈現，沒有使用任何文字，帶領讀者踏上探索 Louis Vuitton 2015 至 2025 年度假系列10場秀場地點的旅程。在 Nicolas Ghesquière 的創意指導下，這些大秀成為一場跨越全球驚艷地點的視覺盛宴。每場秀在建築奇觀與未來主義時尚的交織中，完美展現 Ghesquière 的設計視野與大膽創意。從巴西的尼泰羅伊當代藝術博物館，到日本的美秀美術館，再到美國加州的索爾克研究所，這些地點既是靈感之源，也是不可或缺的舞台背景，使系列作品在傳統與創新間找到微妙的平衡。

大秀通常選擇在傍晚至夜間舉行，藉助日落餘暉與燈光交織的魔幻效果，讓建築、自然與時尚融為一體。這樣的時間安排進一步突顯場地獨特的空間感與環境魅力，同時為服裝增添戲劇化與夢幻氣息。每一場秀都不僅是一場時尚展示，更是一場結合藝術、文化與場地美感的沉浸式體驗。

為呈現這10個場地的獨特氣質，本章圖畫以黃昏的色彩作為核心連結元素。我使用電腦繪圖描繪每個地點，再模擬真實顏料的質感與形狀，使色彩更具立體感，同時強化畫面的結構與和諧感。這樣的處理方式，讓畫作在藝術性與易讀性之間取得平衡，進一步突顯每場度假秀的迷人氛圍。

Chapter 10 of Book c. continues the book’s signature style by presenting pure illustrations without text, offering a visual journey through the locations of Louis Vuitton’s Cruise Shows from 2015 to 2025. Under Nicolas Ghesquière’s creative direction, these shows transform into breathtaking visual spectacles set against some of the world’s most stunning locations. Each show seamlessly blends architectural marvels with futuristic fashion, showcasing Ghesquière’s bold vision. From Brazil’s Niterói Contemporary Art Museum to Japan’s Miho Museum and California’s Salk Institute, these sites serve as both inspiration and stage, striking a perfect balance between tradition and innovation.

The shows are often held during twilight or nighttime, harnessing the interplay of sunset hues and dramatic lighting to create a magical ambiance. This choice of timing accentuates the unique spatial and environmental charm of each venue while imbuing the designs with an air of drama and enchantment. Each show becomes more than just a fashion presentation—it is an immersive experience celebrating the artistry of fashion, culture, and location.

To capture the essence of these ten destinations, the chapter uses dusk-inspired color tones as a unifying element across the illustrations. I utilized digital techniques to depict each site, then replicated the textures and forms of real pigments to add depth and dimension to the colors. This approach enhances the tactile quality of the visuals while maintaining compositional harmony, creating a series of images that evoke the captivating atmosphere of these iconic shows.