Ludovic de Saint Sernin's Spring Summer 2024 collection marks a triumphant return to the designer's instincts. "Lust" is a bold celebration of queer desire, joy, and power. Breaking free from prudish moralism, Ludovic sidesteps clichéd stereotypes to present a wardrobe that exudes a seductive elegance, rejecting societal norms and embracing a liberated expression of identity.
Sensual Silhouettes and Artisanal Craftsmanship
The collection features sweeping mermaid skirts and gowns adorned with contrasting leather busts. These captivating ensembles are meticulously constructed using lightweight, artisanally crafted Japanese tweeds. The gossamer fabrics also find their way into airy and generously tailored suits, while open-front shirting and collared boleros in filmy silk crepe exude sensual confidence and effortless summer ease. Additionally, a series of diaphanous toga-drape dresses enhance the collection's sensual sensibility.
Leather Accents and Iconic Accessories
Ludovic de Saint Sernin pays homage to the brand's signature aesthetic with front-laced leather corsets that mirror the eyelet-trimmed facade of the renowned Cleavage bag. The iconic baguette silhouette makes a striking appearance, crafted in supple monochrome calfskin and featuring patent accents in vibrant Calder yellow, green, and navy. This season, a new addition to the accessory lineup is a crossbody version of the emblematic bag, further complementing the collection's allure.
Celebrating Leather and Versatile Staples
Leather remains a cornerstone of Ludovic de Saint Sernin's material lexicon, and SS24 proudly showcases its versatility. Square-cut moto racer jackets, harnessed bralettes, and lace-up briefs in supple lambskin epitomize the brand's iconic style. The collection also introduces cropped denim jackets, gilets, and relaxed jeans in a palette spanning dusty rose, olive, cerulean, and taupe. Additionally, front-slashed net-hemmed gowns, halterneck sash tops, and monogrammed totes crafted in glimmering crystal mesh, created by Ludovic himself with generous support from Swarovski, add a touch of glamour.
Collaborative Artistry and Sensual Jewelry
Ludovic de Saint Sernin joins forces with New York-based artist Diego Villarreal Vagujhelyi for collaboration in jewelry design. Molded in clay and cast in raw white brass, the collection includes courtship cuffs, discipline chokers, and knuckle rings, capturing the inherent eroticism and transformative power of surrender. These pieces transmute physical restriction into a declaration of autonomy, agency, and control, further enhancing the collection's celebration of queer identity and self-expression.
A Proud Celebration of Queer Identity
At its core, Lust is a joyous and celebratory portrait of queer identity in all its nuanced forms. It serves as a powerful reminder of the values that underpin the house of Ludovic de Saint Sernin, embodying the brand's commitment to embracing individuality, freedom, and self-empowerment. With Lust, Ludovic de Saint Sernin invites you to revel in the beauty of queer desire and power, embracing a wardrobe that embraces your authentic self. ludovicdesaintsernin.com
