Actress Laura Harrier Reflects on Fashion and Fronts L'OFFICIEL May 2021
The L'OFFICIEL May 2021 global coverstar has a love for fashion—and it loves her right back, starting with Louis Vuitton's Nicolas Ghesquière.
Photography Danielle Levitt
Styled by Rebecca Ramsey
Laura Harrier is a self-proclaimed fashion girl. “I think I came out of the womb that way,” she says. “I don’t know where this obsession came from—it was very far from my suburban middle-class childhood—but I’ve always loved beautiful things.” The actress, who made her big film debut in Spider-Man: Homecoming and has since gone on to star in the Spike Lee-directed film BlacKkKlansman and Ryan Murphy’s Hollywood, has reconciled her love of clothes with an ongoing partnership with Louis Vuitton. After being invited to the French house’s show in Paris—and immediately clicking with creative director Nicolas Ghesquière—Harrier has gone on to attend many more shows, star in campaigns for the brand, and don custom looks by Ghesquière on the red carpet. “With [Nicolas] it’s always about more than just the clothes. He takes inspiration from architecture, art, and design, and references so many moments throughout history, but the collections always feel fresh and modern,” says Harrier.
I love the way that clothing can transform you into somebody else.
I just want to get dressed! I’m so sick of sweatpants; I’m ready to get fully glammed up and be so extra for any occasion.
My vintage pieces are special to me because I love to fantasize about the story behind a piece of clothing.
I really admire women who embody strength, beauty, and confidence in what they wear.
HAIR Nikki Nelms
MAKEUP Nina Park
NAILS Zola
PRODUCTION Dana Brockman VIEWFINDERS
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Suze Lee VIEWFINDERS
DIGITECH Maria Noble
PROPS James Rene
PHOTO ASSISTANTS Kendall Connorpack, Alonso Ayala, and John Batchine
STYLIST ASSISTANT Jade Study
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Chris Olsen
