Fascinated by cowboys and cowgirls for as long as he can remember, Sean Thomas roamed the wide-open spaces of Texas to meet these men and women, emblematic of America, at rodeos and animal fairs, where cows and horses reign supreme. Beyond the clichés, the photographer also offers a glimpse of a less expected Texas, driven by Houston and Marfa, the temple of American modernism, with its minimalist tendencies. A gallery of atypical personalities, lots of Stetson hats, and an American way of life punctuated by country music follow one another through the pages, where the emblematic figure of John Wayne looms large.

Each book in Louis Vuitton's Fashion Eye collection highlights a city, region or country through the eyes of a fashion photographer. The collection gives rise to an unprecedented dialogue between emerging talents, established photographers and legends of fashion photography. It confronts contemporary creations with little-known archival treasures to create a collection of priceless reference works, both in approach and aesthetic.

In a new title that joins Louis Vuitton's Fashion Eye series, American photographer Sean Thomas paints a portrait of a colorful Texas, as folkloric as it is authentic, punctuated by santiags, ranches and blazing sunsets.

L'INAPERÇU is delighted to welcome artist Sean Thomas and publisher Louis Vuitton for a book signing of "TEXAS" on Thursday April 27 from 6pm.