Grace Coddington Brings Her Love for Cats to Louis Vuitton’s Latest Travel Collection

As much as a fashion figure, Grace Coddington is also known as a cat lover. Her affection for her pets has become part of her signature and while codesigning Louis Vuitton‘s newest travel collection, the Welsh-born creative director was naturally inspired by her loyal felines: Blondie, Blanket and Jimi. “I wish I could take them everywhere with me, but they hate traveling,” Coddington told WWD. “As soon as they see their box, because they’re going to the vet or something, they all kind of freak out and hide. And then if you do get them in a car, they scream all the time.” Monogram Cat Silk Robe Courtesy of Louis Vuitton Through the Louis Vuitton Travels With Grace Coddington collection, which officially debuted Friday, the former editor made her wish of exploring the world with her pets possible, at least symbolically. Patches featuring her cats on adventures through Sydney, London, the Amazon, the Great Wall of China and even in space are showcased on an exclusive line of luggage, starring Coddington’s version of the classic Stokowski trunk. The motifs are also seen on a travel wardrobe, which includes silk pajamas, T-shirts, hoodies, comfort blankets, sandals, tennis shoes and a diverse range of accessories. Coddington, a longtime friend of

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