Louis Vuitton’s Fashion Eye series once again invites readers to embark on an extraordinary visual odyssey. With the release of three new titles—Mexico by Deborah Turbeville, Iceland by Jackie Nickerson, and Scotland by Alasdair McLellan—this bespoke collection transforms the art of photography into a timeless celebration of travel and style. Each book showcases the distinct aesthetics of these renowned photographers, blending artisanal craftsmanship with a profound narrative.
For Deborah Turbeville, Mexico wasn’t just a location; it was a muse. Her images radiate a spectral charm, portraying fishermen from Janitzio or the wild goats of Mineral de Pozos with an eerie, dreamlike quality. Turbeville’s love for San Miguel de Allende, where she found a sanctuary among candles, ex-votos, and aged furniture, is palpable in her work. Known for treating her prints with scratches and annotations, her photographs evoke an “imperfect past,” rich with texture and melancholy.
Her standout moment? Capturing Sônia Braga in a black Prada suit among the ruins of Mineral de Pozos—a Vogue Italia feature that blurs the line between fashion and mysticism. Turbeville’s ability to intertwine religious iconography, surreal narratives, and haute couture establishes her as an unparalleled voice in the world of fashion photography.
Few places offer the raw, untouched beauty of Iceland, and Jackie Nickerson’s work honors its austere majesty. From the fluorescent green of moss fields to the milky blues of lagoons, Nickerson’s images are a symphony of contrasts. Her neutral-toned panoramas showcase omnipotent craters, cascading waterfalls, and a landscape sculpted by time and climate change.
But it’s not all untouched wilderness. Nickerson’s focus on humanity’s subtle imprints—a lone barn or distant tourists—lends a haunting realism. As glaciers retreat and lava deserts expand, her photographs become a poignant commentary on an Eden under siege. Nickerson’s Iceland is not merely a destination; it’s a living, evolving entity.
With its mist-laden glens and Gothic skies, Scotland becomes a character in Alasdair McLellan’s evocative narrative. His work oscillates between personal and national identity, from heartfelt family portraits in Kirkcudbright to the cinematic desolation of Glasgow’s urban streets. Capturing the Highland Games in full tartan splendor or the brooding silence of Aberdeen’s industrial skyline, McLellan’s lens delves into Scotland’s soul.
His photographic style, blending black-and-white intimacy with tartan-filtered hues, invites readers into a Scotland where history whispers from stone circles and modernity roars from factory chimneys. McLellan’s dedication to preserving the authenticity of his homeland gives his collection an unyielding resonance.
True to Louis Vuitton’s ethos, Fashion Eye elevates the photo book into an art form. Each title features bespoke paper selections, large-format photography, and immersive layouts. Whether printed on the tactile Arena Rough Natural or the vivid Fedrigoni Sirio Ultrablack, these books are designed to tantalize both sight and touch. Biographies and critical essays accompany the photographs, offering readers a deeper connection to each photographer's world.
Louis Vuitton’s Fashion Eye is a passport to the imagination. From Mexico’s spectral allure to Iceland’s stark beauty and Scotland’s rebellious grace, these titles are a testament to photography’s power to capture the essence of a place. These works make for the perfect addition to any connoisseur’s library. As always, Louis Vuitton reminds us that travel isn’t just about where you go—it’s about what you see.