IS THAT A UFO?

Louis Vuitton lights up with a luxurious new speaker

Two years ago, Louis Vuitton debuted its stateof-the-art wireless Horizon Earphones ‒ melding cutting-edge acoustic technology with the maison’s creativity and heritage. Continuing its foray into the audio technology and lifestyle categories, Louis Vuitton expanded its range of stereo electronics with a wireless speaker earlier last month.

Dubbed the Horizon Light Up Speaker, the wireless Bluetooth device provides the ultimate audio-visual experience while representing Louis Vuitton’s finesse in turning a lifestyle product into art. Even when at home and not in use, it is an objet d’art.

Taking design cues from the Toupie (“Spinning Top”) handbag designed by Louis Vuitton’s womenswear artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière, the speaker sees a pointed top and bottom ‒ almost resembling a UFO.

Bound in noble leather and, with metal components, the speaker manifests itself in an explosion of sound, light and movement when switched on. As it vibrates like a heartbeat, a dynamic light show synchronises to your favourite beats, beaming through a LED top ring and a steel middle band featuring the cut-out letters ‘L-O-U-I-S-V-U-I-T-T-O-N’.

Thanks to the unconventional shape, it offers myriad acoustic benefits ‒ including a 360 immersive sound experience. Compatible with Apple AirPlay 2 and Qplay via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the Louis Vuitton speaker offers up to 15 hours of playtime when fully charged.