Friday, October 31, 2008
Happy Halloween!
Louis Vuitton Monogram Collage Lutèce
I've been very interested with the Monogram Collage Lutèce since it exited the runway of Louis Vuitton's Fall/Winter 2008 show. And I even got more excited after the news that it's going to be released this season. And now, it's here!Lutèce is named after Lutetia Parisiorum, the ancient Roman city where Paris now stands. And with it's exotic materials, Lutèce is definitely a key collector's bag this season. Lutèce is crafted from sheepskin leather, lambskin lining and handcrafted collage lettering made from different materials and finishings such as resin, brass, python and more. The bag also has karung snake and polyester trimmings. with and engraved vintage Louis Vuitton silver lock and a fine python strap to carry on the shoulder or by hand.
With all those rare, lavish, and exotic materials, there's no wonder that Lutèce is very expensive. This 15.5" x 9" x 1.4" bag is made upon request and costs $9,750 with 50% down payment. Louis Vuitton stores are now starting to receive orders for this bag so if you're interested, be sure to have $4,875 in hand.

Can't afford the bag? Why not have a scarf?
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Making of Laetitia Casta's Ad Campaign for Louis Vuitton
Four more photos after the jump!




Special thanks to phalmeida from theFashionSpot for these photos.
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Louis Vuitton Monogram Odéon
Odéon is fashioned from the iconic Monogram canvas which combines durability, versatility and lightness. The bag features natural calfskin leather straps and trimmings, bright golden brass pieces, a zipper at the top for easy access, internal and external patch pockets and more. The bag can be handheld or on the shoulder or across the body thanks to its adjustable and comfortable leather strap. Odéon comes in three sizes; PM, MM, and GM with sizes shown below:
Sizes and Prices:
- Odéon PM - 11.4" x 10.2" x 2" - $725
- Odéon MM - 13" x 12.4" x 2.1" - $855
- Odéon GM - 14.5" x 13.8" x 2.2" - $1,100
Louis Vuitton Monogram Odéon will be released on January 2009.

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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Amica Italia October 2008: 'Masterpiece' & 'Avanguardia'

Aww, look at the silhouette! It's really fashion forward. More pics after the jump!
Again, from Amica Italia comes these snaps from Avanguardia photographed by Stratis and Beva. Tons of Vuittons in this editorial but I'll just post full looks coz some are being mixed into other labels so blablapalooza, here they are:


I adore the curves, the harsh cuts and accentuating curls. But well, that it for now. G'night!
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Elle Italy November 2008: LA Woman

Shelby's carrying the Travel Shopper Rider, but I'm unsure whether it's in Orange or Fuschia coz obviously, the photo is in grayscale. But whatever, the bag still looks really good and the size is just what I've expected. But I personally prefer the GM more, I do hope a guy could rock it. Tush tush!
Image via Elle Italy
Ashley Tisdale's Louis Vuitton Sac Chien
If you haven't watched it, watcha waiting for?! Run to your theaters and scream like there's no tomorrow! Haha.. Just kidding...
P.S. I also bought the OST and I absolutely adore the songs. My current obsession is 'I Just Wanna Be With You (Reprise Version)' by Sharpay, Jimmie, Troy and Gabriella. It's the song from my favorite scene in the film! :x
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Louis Vuitton Saint-Tropez Scarf
We all have our dream vacation spot, it could be in the beaches of The Bahamas, the cold and snowy mountains of Switzerland or at Venice, the city of bridges (which I would love to be in). But there's this town at the French Riviera that many people would love to visit. The fishing commune of Saint-Tropez known today for its prominent and wealthy guests. This small town is famous for it's sights, beaches and their port that is now primarily a tourist spot. But if budget is tight for an instant getaway, why not have a scarf?Louis Vuitton's Saint-Tropez Square is a 100% serge silk scarf that pays illustrative homage to the small and most famous mideterranean port in the world. It depicts the French Riviera spirit all in one scarf; it's fashion, travel, luxury and art combined. Saint-Tropez Square comes in four vibrant colors; Violet, Red, Green and Blue, all of which features a discreet hand-written Louis Vuitton signature at it's bottom right part. Available at Louis Vuitton for $355.
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Discover Tate & Eva
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WWD: Top Ten Collections of Spring 2009
'Marc Jacobs turned fabulously francophile at Louis Vuitton and offered a magnificent "so what?" retort to economic grumbling. Pure joie du mode!'Image via WWD
Monday, October 27, 2008
Top Six: Monogram Bags Under $1000
- Monogram Papillon 26, 30 - $700, $995
- Monogram Speedy 25, 30, 35, 40 - $675, $700, $725, $750
- Monogram Montorgueil PM, GM - $790, $865
- Monogram Beaubourg - $865
- Monogram Neverfull PM, MM, GM - $650, $700, $750
- Monogram Tivoli PM - $1000
In choosing your first LV, be sure that you know what you'd use it for, if it would suit your lifestyle, and of course, if you'd feel "the love" . Good luck!
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
Louis Vuitton Store Directory: France & Monaco
FRANCE
Service Relation Clientèle
Customer Service
Tel: 0 810 810 010
PARIS
Louis Vuitton Champs Elysées
101, avenue des Champs Elysées
75008 Paris
Tel.: 0 810 810 010
Directions >
Louis Vuitton Montaigne
22, avenue Montaigne
75008 Paris
Tel.: 0 810 810 010
Directions >
Louis Vuitton Saint-Germain-des-Prés
6, place Saint-Germain-des-Prés
75006 Paris
Tel.: 0 810 810 010
Directions >
Louis Vuitton Le Bon Marché
24, rue de Sèvres
75007 Paris
Tel.: 0 810 810 010
Directions >
Louis Vuitton Galeries Lafayette
40, boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
Tel.: 0 810 810 010
Directions >
BORDEAUX
Louis Vuitton Bordeaux
60, cours de l'Intendance
33000 Bordeaux
Tel.: 0 810 810 010
Directions >
CANNES
Louis Vuitton Cannes
22, boulevard de la Croisette
06400 Cannes
Tel.: 0 810 810 010
Directions >
COURCHEVEL
Louis Vuitton Courchevel
Le Cheval Blanc
Jardin Alpin
73120 Courchevel 1850
Tel.: 0 810 810 010
DEAUVILLE
Louis Vuitton Deauville
13, avenue Lucien Barrière
14800 Deauville
Tel.: 0 810 810 010
Directions >
LILLE
Louis Vuitton Lille
29, rue de la Grande Chaussée
59000 Lille
Tel.: 0 810 810 010
Directions >
LYON
Louis Vuitton Lyon
94, rue du Président Edouard Herriot
69002 Lyon
Tel.: 0 810 810 010
MARSEILLE
Louis Vuitton Marseille
20, rue Grignan
13001 Marseille
Tel.: 0 810 810 010
Directions >
NICE
Louis Vuitton Nice
2, avenue de Suède
06000 Nice
Tel.: 0 810 810 010
Directions >
ST TROPEZ
Louis Vuitton Saint-Tropez
Rue François Sibilli
83990 Saint-Tropez
Tel.: 0 810 810 010
Directions >
STRASBOURG
Louis Vuitton Strasbourg
5, rue de la Mésange
67000 Strasbourg
Tel.: 0 810 810 010
Directions >
TOULOUSE
Louis Vuitton Toulouse
39, rue Croix Baragnon
31000 Toulouse
Tel.: 0 810 810 010
Directions >
Louis Vuitton Store Directory:
MONACO
Service Relation Clientèle
Customer Service
Tel: 0 810 810 010
MONACO
Louis Vuitton Monaco
6, avenue des Beaux-Arts
98000 Monte-Carlo
Principauté de Monaco
Tel.: (377) 93 25 13 44
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Louis Vuitton Damier Lune Sport Bag
Damier Lune Sport Bag features a cotton lining, brown leather and ivory suede leather trimmings, two internal patch pockets, an internal metal plate with the Louis Vuitton signature, leather base with studs for surface protection, a padlock and a removable leather ID label. The bag can be hand-held or carried on the shoulder or across the body thanks to the removable and adjustable strap that is wide at the shoulder for added comfort. If only this would still be available when I'd have money, I'd buy two! :p
Damier Lune Sport Bag measures 19.8" x 11.4" x 9.4", and is available at Louis Vuitton for £1120 or approx. $1,775.

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Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2009 Show: Soundtrack
Here are the other songs used in the show:
- Boulevard Du Crime – Edith Piaf
- C'est Un Homme Terrible - Edith Piaf
- Je Ne Regrette Rien – Edith Piaf
- J'Entends La Sirène - Edith Piaf
- La Vie En Rose (English Version) – Edith Piaf
- Les Feuilles Mortes – Edith Piaf
- L'Homme à la Moto – Edith Piaf
- Padam Padam – Edith Piaf
- Une Dame – Edith Piaf
I love Edith Piaf, she's amazing!
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Vogue Latin America October 2008: El Gran Encuentro
Top, Pandora Ostrich Belt. Louis Vuitton
Python Perfore Lutèce. Louis Vuitton
Pandora Ostrich Belt. Louis Vuitton
Heart of Glass Plastron Necklace. Louis VuittonIt's the first time I saw the upcoming Python Perfore Lutèce in an editorial and it looks really good. The size is ok, more of an oversized clutch... I like it! But I would love to see the perforation ever more and these scans don't give justice to the bag but if anyone interested in HQs, just give me a beep.
Image via Vogue Latin America
Spot the LV: V #55

Ready to give up? Answer after the jump!
It's the Louis Vuitton Paris Souple Whisper GM!

Congrats to those who saw it but to those who didn't, here's a treat for you guys... It's another scan from an another editorial in V #55 called Stop, Look, and Listen photographed by Andreas Larsson and styled by Jay Massacret. Aww, check out the hat... it's all crumpled up.

I wonder if magazines are allowed to crumple things up. I mean, look at the state of that hat! It looks like a chocolate shaving that's melted in the model's head. But I think it would go back to it's normal shape coz it's made of leather but nonetheless, this photo is fierce. I love the angles, and the structured pants are amazing.
So, that's it for this edition of Spot the LV, check out other spot worthy stuff below at the Related Posts area. And as for HQs of these scans, just contact me :p
Image via V Magazine
Friday, October 24, 2008
Louis Vuitton Suhali Le Précieux
Le Précieux is an elegant and compact clutch, ideal for everyday wear and special occasions. It has this adjustable and removable strap that is decorated with rivets giving it a rock 'n roll look. The clutch is made from the luxurious Suhali leather, a rare and precious goatskin, which is both supple and hard-wearing. Le Précieux features monogramed saffron microfiber fabric as its inside lining, and a fabulous design accentuated by golden brass hardware. The clutch closes with a flat and S-lock and can be carried on the shoulder or hand-held.Suhali Le Précieux measures 9.4" x 4.7" x 0.8" and comes in two colors, White and Black. Available at Louis Vuitton for $1,270.
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Louis Vuitton: History of the Louis Vuitton Cup
The Louis Vuitton Cup: 25 Years of Yacht Racing in Pursuit of the America's Cup
History of the Louis Vuitton Cup vibrantly narrates the story of the America’s Cup, which parallels Louis Vuitton’s expansion from a company that creates travel trunks to its presence as an internationally acclaimed luxury brand. The book traces the trajectory of the Cup, recounting stories of the individual races and victories, from the first in Newport, Rhode Island to the last in Valencia, Spain. It presents profiles of its greatest winners and pays tribute to the world’s most talented yachtsmen and the photographers who, passionate about the sea, helped forge the regatta’s reputation.
Written and sketched by François Chevalier, a journalist and a naval architect, this 212 page book includes 150 photographs and illustrations with a preface by Bruno Troublé, a renowned figure in the world of sailing. History of the Louis Vuitton Cup was published in October 2008, available at Louis Vuitton for £40 or approx. $65.
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Louis Vuitton Istanbul Pump
One of the highlights of Spring/Summer 2008 show apart from the clothes and the bags were the shoes, they were amazing! And from this collection comes the Istanbul Pump which is obviously named after the city of Istanbul in Turkey. If this shoe won't get your attention, you must be either blind or have a heart of stone but I know you're neither of the two so carry on!I've seen Marc Jacobs' interview once and he said that the shoes were the result of collaging, mixing and matching different ideas and put them all in one shoe. And the outcome was to die for! Istanbul pumps are like ordinary pointed toe pumps upgraded with a patchwork montage on the vamp with multifaceted rhinestone embellishments, dangling beads, patent leather band, and pave crystals and made it cohesive with all other items from the collection. The pump itself was crafted from smooth grained leather with padded insole and leather sole with rubber heel pad. It has a 4.5-inch leather-covered stiletto heel adding height to this eccentric beauty.
Istanbul Pump comes in three colors; Rose, Yellow, and Black and are available at Louis Vuitton for $1,440.

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Thursday, October 23, 2008
Louis Vuitton Leathergoods Collection 2008
I love Louis Vuitton catalogs and I really dream of collecting them and thanks to Francis from In LVoe with Louis Vuitton, I got my first ever piece of LV catalog. It's the Le Catalogue Maroquinerie 2007 with 231 pages of pure luxury. And now, I'm stalking seasonal catalogs especially from my favorite Vuitton season of all time, Spring/Summer 2008. I hope I could get a copy!Anyways, I also have this e-catalog that was posted in the Louis Vuitton website few months ago and it's only now that I've remembered about this stuff so without further ado, here's the Louis Vuitton Leathergoods Collection 2008 which features the House's iconic pieces as well as new items released this year. Oh yeah, check out this Crocodile Lockit! Tons more photos after the jump.































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