Mountain Mayhem: Louis Vuitton’s Savoir Rêver comes to Aspen

I recently had the chance to experience “Louis Vuitton Presents Savoir Rêver Aspen, a Journey Through the House’s Most Exclusive Métiers and Artisanal Savoir-Faire,” hosted at Dunbar Ranch up Independence Pass. Several of us were part of the first group for a special preview, chauffeured from The St. Regis Aspen to the property for a scenic 10-minute drive.

Running June 11 to 21 and open by appointment only, “Savoir Rêver,” which translates to “knowing how to dream,” is a play on words. Louis Vuitton built its name on “savoir-faire,” the artisanal craftsmanship and technical skill for which the House is famous. 

One of our hosts for the private tour shared this is Louis Vuitton’s most ambitious exhibition staged in Aspen to-date and embodies the full breadth of the House’s universe. On view were Objets Nomades, the brand’s iconic hard-sided trunks, fine watches and jewelry and singular leather goods — all reflecting Louis Vuitton’s tradition of regional savoir-faire activations and its legendary craftsmanship.

Several pieces debuted exclusively at the event. The Courrier Lozine 110 LV Adornments Brown is a one-of-one trunk in rich brown leather, embellished with roughly 24,000 studs along with colored resin stones and pearls. The Cocoon Arty Dichroic Iridescent, a one-of-a-kind take on Estúdio Campana’s signature Cocoon chair, features dichroic fringe individually assembled by Geraldine Gonzales over three months, producing a shifting play of color and light. The Americas also got their first look at several Objets Nomades, including the Pierre Legrain Homage Collection’s Celeste Dressing Table and Riviera Chilienne Chair, along with the Raw Edges Dolls Chair and Game Table.

Founded in 1854, Louis Vuitton has long paired innovation with elegance, building what its founder called a genuine “Art of Travel” through trunks, bags and accessories. That same spirit of audacity has since carried the House into ready-to-wear, footwear, watches, jewelry, beauty and fragrance, each discipline shaped by collaborations with architects, artists and designers.

The collections were woven into everyday spaces at Dunbar Ranch: watches tucked into a closet, handbags displayed in the living room, his-and-hers bikes on porches, a blue leather hammock strung up with mountain views and a golf trunk staged on a balcony overlooking the lake.

Outside, a live painting station brought the bags to life as art, while a lawn was set up for tic-tac-toe and cornhole using Louis Vuitton leather pieces. Aspen Branch supplied peonies and other blooms for a build-your-own-bouquet bar, and a stand poured fresh-squeezed lemonade. The afternoon closed with lunch on the café porch, where every detail was considered, down to the LV logo stamped into the cappuccino foam, as well as the chocolate bonbons. 

I left already dreaming of my next Louis Vuitton accessory — with one specific piece in mind for my September birthday — and imagining how their artisan team might personalize it to perfectly match my style.

To learn more, visit louisvuitton.com or the Louis Vuitton Aspen boutique at 205 South Mill St.