Chase Infiniti wears a plaid Louis Vuitton top for her ELLE USA feature and the Cruise 2027 show in NYC this May 2026, where a pastoral sleeve detail steals the mood.
Chase Infiniti just gave us a masterclass in texture during her recent ELLE USA photoshoot and appearance for the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2027 show in New York this May 2026. While the main event took place at the iconic Frick Collection, this specific look – pulled from the Louis Vuitton Fall 2026 collection – deserves a technical breakdown because of how many contrasting ideas it manages to hold together. It’s a heavy, fuzzy moss-green plaid that shouldn’t feel this modern, yet under the direction of Nicolas Ghesquière, it feels like it belongs in the year 3000.
The centerpiece is that Louis Vuitton Fall 2026 Top. If you look at the construction, it’s a high-low crop that uses a scalloped green underlayer to bridge the gap between the heavy plaid and the skin. But the real hook for me is the collar. It isn’t just a mock neck. It’s reinforced with these rectangular, iridescent panels that catch the light like oil on water. It gives the piece a rigid, almost tectonic feel that contrasts beautifully with the soft, brushed texture of the wool-like fabric.
Then you have the sleeves. On the left cuff, there’s a whimsical lamb appliqué showing two lambs in a pastoral setting. It’s a tiny, kitschy moment that breaks up the serious, structured vibe of the rest of the look. This is the kind of “pop” Ghesquière was talking about when he designed the collection as a dialogue between Paris and Manhattan. It’s playful but executed with total precision.
On the bottom, Chase Infiniti wears Louis Vuitton paired with a white high-waisted pleated miniskirt. The pleats are incredibly sharp, almost architectural, which helps ground the fuzziness of the top. The heavyweight fabric of the skirt ensures that the pleats don’t collapse, maintaining a crisp A-line shape that balances out the oversized volume of the sleeves. It’s a smart play on proportions – short and structured on the bottom, cropped and voluminous on top.
The accessories are just as considered. She’s wearing the Katkim Allora Earrings and an Isabel Delgado Catalina Gold Coil Ring, along with a Yvonne Leon Bague Maxi Berlingot Malachite ring. The choice of malachite is a brilliant touch. It picks up the vibrant green of the top’s underlayer without being too matchy-matchy. It’s these tiny color echoes that make a styled shoot feel cohesive.
Infiniti’s career is moving just as fast as her fashion trajectory. With Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” set for a July 2026 release and her previous work in “The Drama” alongside Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, she’s clearly being positioned as a major house ambassador. This look feels like a statement of intent. It’s bold, it’s expensive, and it doesn’t play it safe.
The braided hair and clean winged liner keep the focus on the garment’s complex neckline. When a top has this much going on – plaid, iridescent panels, and a high-low hem – you have to keep the beauty look stripped back. It’s the kind of high-fashion logic that works because it knows when to stop. celebrity photos like these show exactly why she’s a favorite for editorial spreads right now.
The monogrammed Papillon trunk bag mentioned in the styling notes adds that classic heritage touch to a look that’s otherwise very experimental. Even though we only see the upper half’s logic here, the way that moss-green plaid interacts with the stark white of the skirt is enough to sell the whole concept. It’s a win for Infiniti and a great preview of where the brand is heading for the next season.
Would you keep the whimsical lamb patch, or does it feel too distracting against that sharp iridescent collar?
The contrast between the pastoral motif and the futuristic hardware is exactly what makes the top a standout piece.
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