Virgil Abloh takes us on a ride to the future with a new line of activewear that capitalises on his “accessomorphosis” methodology

Most of us have probably, at some point in our lives, hoped that we could somehow catch a glimpse of the future. Wishful thinking, in most cases, but not for Louis Vuitton. The luxury house has just released its 2054 collection, a line of performance-inspired and technology-driven apparel that imagines what people will wear 35 years from now (assuming climate change doesn&rsquo;t wipe us out by then).

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Realised by artistic director Virgil Abloh, the collection takes its name from the year the maison will celebrate its 200th anniversary, and banks on the designer&rsquo;s &ldquo;accessomorphosis&rdquo; methodology, in which accessories can be turned into garments. Drawing on the concept of camping equipment, each of the 14 ready-to-wear pieces is 100% water-repellent, and features pocket detailing that allows them to be compressed for travel purposes. A padded overshirt morphs into a pillow, a windbreaker wraps up into a pouch, and parachute trousers come with removable cargo pockets.

Several new codes of branding mark the futuristic collection. Three-dimensional logos evocative of car insignias appear on chest and trouser pockets, while synchronised airplanes in the shape of the LV branding adorn the front of a hoodie. The signature house monogram is reworked in debossed trompe l&rsquo;oeil reliefs on camouflage rainbow, as well as black and white.&nbsp;

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Accessories are no less transmutable. Messenger bags are expandable, while the maison&rsquo;s iconic Keepall is here reinterpreted as the Sleepall, which transforms into a fully functional sleeping bag. Other accessories&nbsp;in techno fabrics, mixed embossed, or puffer leather are complemented with see-through plastic hardware and multiple pockets.

A pair of goggle-like sunglasses has interchangeable lenses &ndash; one a classic black and the other clear with a reflective monogram effect. An extra-large scarf can be rolled up into a mat, and a bucket hat can be packed into itself. Military-style shoes and boots include a black nylon boot with a trail sneaker sole and a black leather utility sneaker with nylon details.

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The Louis Vuitton 2054 collection is available now at the Marina Bay Sands and ION Orchard boutiques. Selected items&nbsp;are available on the <a href="https://ap.louisvuitton.com/eng-sg/homepage?dispatchCountry=SG">e-commerce store</a>.&nbsp;

Future Present: The Louis Vuitton 2054 Collection

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