Louis Vuitton [Extended]: Lous and the Yakuza is the latest guest on Loïc Prigent’s podcast

By Nathan Merchadier.

Lous and the Yakuza, guest on the new episode of Louis Vuitton [Extended]

With Louis Vuitton [Extended], the house with the iconic monogram entrusts its narrative to a voice that needs no introduction… Loïc Prigent, one of the most influential fashion journalists and documentary maker. Launched in September 2023, the must-listen podcast offers 20 to 40-minute episodes that dive deep into the world of Louis Vuitton. Each episode takes us behind-the-scenes of the house’s ateliers, where iconic pieces are crafted, to the backstage of runway shows, designers’ inspiration trips and collaborations with contemporary artists, athletes, or ambassadors. A rare glimpse of the house’s secrets.

On December 11th, 2025, Lous and the Yakuza will be the new guest invited to the Louis Vuitton [Extended] podcast. She will share insights into her artistic rebirth and look back on a pivotal year, one that saw her take her first steps in cinema as an actress. She starred alongside Reda Kateb in Le Grand déplacement, a comedy by Jean-Pascal Zadi released in June 2025.

After several years away from the spotlight, the artist made her return last Spring 2025 with No Big Deal, a stripped-down, visceral EP conceived as a handwritten diary filled with collages, sketches, and raw lyrics. A genuine comeback that the artist describes as the first step in a new creative cycle, leading up to her next album, expected for release in 2026.

Lous and the Yakuza, ready to step behind the camera?

In this episode, Lous and the Yakuza opens up like never before. She reveals that she is about to complete a musical trilogy. A process that, in her words, “closes a cycle” that began with her debut album. Each one of her three records tells a distinct chapter, she explains. Life before, transformation, and the sometimes difficult acceptance of the life she lives today.

She also shares that she is undergoing a profound shift in her artistic approach, expressing a desire to explore “the other side of the camera.”

In conversation with Loïc Prigent, she moves between introspection and revelations about her creative process, vision of fashion and new visual ambitions. An interview that ultimately shows an artist in full transformation, on the brink of a third album that promises to be radically different.

Victor Wembanyama opens up to Loïc Prigent for Louis Vuitton

In November 2025, Victor Wembanyama also talked to Loïc Prigent on the podcast. Louis Vuitton‘s ambassador since February 2024, true phenomenon in French basketball, Olympic silver medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and NBA’s first draft pick, the young player reflected on his meteoric rise. From his early days in the Paris suburbs to his triumphant entry onto U.S. courts, the athlete also talked about his relationship with discipline, excellence, and creativity.

César-winning actor Tahar Rahim reflects on his journey

On Thursday, September 4th, Louis Vuitton released an episode featuring a top-tier guest. Tahar Rahim, César-winning actor for A Prophet (2009) and a close friend of the house, was invited to the podcast. In this episode, he traced back his journey as an actor, discussing his most powerful roles, his eye for detail and rare ability to transform completely with each new project.

Aheartfelt and compelling conversation, filled with memories from film sets and a genuine love letter to cinema. The actor, recently seen in Alpha (2025) by Julia Ducournau, also deciphers his instinctive, yet demanding approach to his craft.

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A format that brings Louis Vuitton’s universe to life

Since its launch, the podcast has welcomed an eclectic range of guests – from Pharrell Williams, reflecting on his debut runway show on the Pont-Neuf, to Takashi Murakami, who discussed his artistic vision and longstanding connection to Vuitton. Tennis champion and house ambassador Carlos Alcaraz has also shared his story.

More recently, actress and director Noémie Merlant offered her take on creation, placing sisterhood at the heart of her projects. Thanks to the diversity of voices and Loïc Prigent’s sensitive approach, Louis Vuitton [Extended] has established itself as a must-listen fashion podcast.

Louis Vuitton [Extended] with Lous and the Yakuza, available on December 11th, 2025.