Fascinated by cowboys and cowgirls since he was a child, Sean Thomas travelled through the wide open spaces of Texas to meet these men and women, emblematic of America, at rodeos and other animal fairs where cows and horses reign supreme. Beyond the clichés, the photographer also gives a glimpse of a less expected Texas, carried by Houston and Marfa, temple of American modernism, minimalist trend. A gallery of atypical personalities, many Stetson hats, and an American way of life punctuated by country music follow one another throughout the pages, where the emblematic figure of John Wayne hovers.

Each book in Louis Vuitton's Fashion Eye collection highlights a city, region or country through the eyes of a fashion photographer. The collection creates 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 cowboy boots, 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.