Philux Spaces for Louis Vuitton A Cross-Cultural Design Collaboration

In creating a uniquely Filipino design story for Louis Vuitton, the Philux Spaces team curated select furniture, accessories, artwork, rugs, decorative lighting, and installations that celebrate the country’s rich and colorful cultural heritage as well as embody the vast local design talent and skilled craftsmanship we are proud of.

The design inspiration for the store is the woven heritage of the Philippines, spread across 7,107 islands - each thread a metaphor of the Philippines' intrinsically and poetically diverse history, culture, spirituality, environment, community, talents, and aspirations. In rediscovering our rich textile heritage and dynamically engaging it with modernity, we pay homage to the blending of local tradition and innovation through our design.

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  Palma Armchair

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  Luna Side Table with Crystal Stone Top in Chevron

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  Luna Accent Chairs in collaboration with Bea and Marga Valdes

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  Leman Table

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  Torno Table

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  Paris Table

The Philippines is home to world-class artists, four of whom Philux Spaces selected to create works that speak to the store’s local design story. Each individual artist brought their unique interpretations of the ‘woven heritage’ concept to life in their craft, while simultaneously taking inspiration from various cultural and natural elements. We view each piece as a poetic tribute to the enduring beauty of the Philippines - its history, its culture, its people - and it has been a privilege to work with these brilliant artists.

Monica Delgado

Bliss

Monica Delgado was born in the Philippines and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts in Painting from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Cum Laude in 2003, and has completed two residencies in the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Delgado works with acrylic paint with a sculptural approach - creating multidimensional explorations of the physicality of paint that trick the viewer into thinking the medium is fabric, canvas, paper, or plastic. She is currently represented by San Francisco's Maybaum Gallery, and lives and works in New York City.

For Louis Vuitton Manila, the artist created 'Bliss' with "strips of acrylic paint that were individually squeezed, dried, and layered. It was inspired by the mesmerizing ocean waters and sensational sunsets the Philippines has to offer." (Delgado)

Inigo Elizalde

Rugs

Inigo Elizalde was born in the Philippines, holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting from the Rhode Island School of Design, and currently lives and works in New York City. Elizalde’s work is eclectic and highly conceptual, and his inspirations range from travel and architecture to geographical formations and his Filipino roots.

For Louis Vuitton Manila, the artist created rug designs inspired by all things Filipino: "from the complex tribal tattoo patterns found in the Southern part of the Philippines, to the majestic hand-carved rice terraces in the North, to the sparkling reflection of sunlight bouncing off the abundant tropical waters in the country's Central regions." (Elizalde)

Bea & Marga Valdes

Hibla-02

Designers Bea and Marga Valdes, who are known for contemporary collections of bags, jewelry, and home décor, have long been fascinated with Filipino craftsmanship. Coming from a family with a history in fine jewelry, the Valdes sisters globally renowned for an inspired use of natural materials, and an infusion of local artistry and aesthetics into world-class luxe items. They maintain their focus on traditional embroidery and continue to support artisans and their craftsmanship.

For Louis Vuitton Manila, the artists created 'Hibla- 02' with cord, rope and tapestry. An ode to Philippine Textile arts - "it is an exploration of indigenous motifs, re-examined through a play of scale. Made through many hands, these fibers express hybrid heritage, and the accumulation of craft and culture." (Valdes)

Olivia d’Aboville

Fields of Color (Circular)

Olivia D’Aboville is a young French-Filipino artist who graduated with honors from Duperré, a prestigious Textile Design school in Paris, where she specialized in tapestry and textile structures and adapted the techniques to create her own woven forms. She is now widely known for her textile manipulation of handwoven Filipino textiles, with works ranging from textile jewelry to sculptures, to lighting designs and installation art. She is very sensitive to light, fluidity, and movement, and tries to raise awareness of the importance of preserving the biodiversity of our seas.

For Louis Vuitton Manila, the artist created 'Fields of Color (Circular).' For this piece, she "pleated 12 meters of abaca polyester fabric handwoven from Cebu" and was "inspired by landscapes [from her] travels." (d'Aboville)