Louis Vuitton has gone on a head trip for Spring 2011. “It’s a rhapsody of three virtual scenarios for a digital bohemian, a man who travels the world from behind his computer screen” says Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Studio Director Paul Helbers under the artistic direction of Marc Jacobs.
This season’s bags are inspired by active sport are the perfect match with the ready-to-wear. They come with ingenuous details such as numerous straps and handles, zips and convenient pockets.
Washed denim tote styles, with either LV Monogram large scale or “Louis Vuitton Articles de Voyage” archive signature bring a military feel to the collection. Lastly Louis Vuitton’s Utah leather is personalized by tattoo artist Scott Campbell. Check out the bags below!
Damier Aventure
Both lightweight and functional, the Damier Aventure bags are made from super light nylon material. It’s totally foldable and packable into the pouch that comes with the bag. Damier Aventure as part of the Spring/Summer 2011 collection will then be included into Louis Vuitton’s permanent Men’s collection.
Damier Aventure Practical
Price: US$1070
Size: 23.2″ x 11.8″ x 11.8″
Colors: Bleu, Graphite
Monogram Impression
It’s the Monogram Denim for men. The gorgeous Monogram Impression is crafted out of a denim fabric which underwent a special weaving technique giving it a vintage, worn out look. Also, the fabric was went through a waterproofing treatment – though not completely waterproof – would be a nice feature to these fabric bags.
Monogram Impression Besace
Size: 19.7″ x 15″
Price: US$1580
Monogram Impression Sac Weekend
Size: 25.2″ x 16.5″
Price: US$2850
Articles de Voyage
Inspired by Louis Vuitton’s early advertisements, the bags from the Articles de Voyage collection are crafted from top quality denim material that’s been specially treated to achieve the vintage military look.
Articles de Voyage Cabas Denim
Price: US$3150
Size: 20.9″ x 17.7″
Colors: Argile (clay), Kaki
Utah Leather
If last year’s Spring/Summer collection was about the Taiga, this season, Utah takes the center stage. Utah leather interpreted in streamlined and sophisticated silhouettes, a deviation from its usual rugged cowboy appeal.
Utah Cabas Zippé
Price: US$3150
Size: 19.7″ x 15.7″
Color: Basalte
Utah Sac Weekend
Price: US$3450
Size: 25.2″ x 16.5″
Color: Basalte
Utah Tattoo
One of the stand-out pieces from the collection, the Utah Tattoo Néo Greenwich made from Louis Vuitton’s premium Utah leather is the result of the collaboration between Louis Vuitton and tattoo artist Scott Campbell. This travel bag features a unique tattoo design created using a high-tech laser perforation technique.
Utah Tattoo Néo Greenwich
Size: 19.7″ x 11″
Price: US$7500
Color: Basalte
Must see:
• Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2011 Menswear Collection
• Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2011 Menswear Collection – Details
Images via Louis Vuitton
Thanks for the wonderful information. You mentioned that Damier Adventure will be permanent. Will the exact bags be permanent or a different design or colour? Otherwise, makes no sense to get the Practicals, me think.
As far as I know the Damier Aventure Practical will remain permanent. :)
Ok thanks. This changes my priority. Thought of getting the Practicals first but looks like I can now wait and see. Keep up the good work. :)
Thank you for the update. Do you have also information about and pictures of men’s slg, shoes and accessories? Will you do a separate post for them?
Yup I do, but I will be doing another post dedicated to those pieces. :)
They’ll be up probably within the week.
One more question, do you have the launch dates for each of the collection above?
There’s no actual release date yet but the tentative date is 15 February. :)
G’day,
i just wondered if there’s one missing?
I Saw on the catwalk a duffle bag in darmier graphite!?!
And i talked to LV about it, so I’d like to now anything bout it.
xoxo
What bag do you mean? This one?
http://www.ilvoelv.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/LV407.jpg
Unfortunately, it won’t be released.
Ok, right that’s the one i meant!
So I HOPE LV-Servive hotline didn’t tell me something wrong, cuz’ I’m in love with it!
Wow they are all not cute…I am not impressed
Thank you Bengt for the info. I probably get Monogram Impression sac weekend or Articles de Voyage Cabas denim. Unfortunately, Damier Aventure doesn’t me feel “adventurous” enough to buy.
All of these bags are awesome! If you have any interest in any of these bags give me a call.
Louis Vuitton
South Coast Plaza
714.662.6909
thank you for the update! been waiting for ages! :)
I love exclusive design! It’s really great!
The Utah leather pieces are great!
I wish Louis Vuitton would release these bags in black. Despite the photos, the actual color of basalte is a gray/blue. I went to my local botique to purchase the Utah Omaha, assuming it would be black like in the photos and I was disappointed when they pulled it out and it was blue!
Can’t wait to see the accessories!
Any chance of posting them soon?
The Utah Tattoo bag ist just so awesome. I heard it was designed for men, but I bet women will love it too.
Hi bengt.. Just to ask.. There is a green color damier nylon tote/messenger for guys in this collection that is not shown here. Just wondering if it will be launched?
Hi Jason. Unfortunately, the green won’t be released. Only the blue and black as shown in this post.
Thanks for providing the information.. Feeling disappointed though..
Is the blue and black nylon bag shown here actually the men tote with leather base? This bag seems more like a gym bag than the tote bag tt i saw on the runway collection.
Hope u can enlighten mi. Thanks bengt
Is the blue and black nylon bag shown here actually the men tote with leather base? This bag seems more like a gym bag than the tote bag tt i saw on the runway collection. Hope u can enlighten mi. Thanks bengt
Hi Jason. The bags posted here are different from the totes with leather base. They’re duffles.
Here’s a pic of the Damier Aventure Practical from the runway show: http://www.ilvoelv.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/LV037.jpg
Hi bengt.. Thanks for the clarification. Any idea if the tote with leather base will be launched? If so, wat colors will be available. Thanks
No, unfortunately, the totes will not be released. Just the duffle.
Hi. Thanks for the very useful and detailed information. Looking forward for your next posts.
i don’t think the prices here are accurate, since the weekend is U$D 2850, right?
Yes, the prices in this post was from before the recent price increase.
But I’ll update it soon. :)
I just updated all the prices (post-price increase).
grr.. lol
but how did the price ‘adjustment’ affect items that WERENT out yet?
That is a very good selection of very stylish bags, although most are out of my price range, unfortunately.
I cannot believe they have the audacity to charge over £1000 for a nylon bag?? foldable no less…. i am a fan but boy LV no longer represents Luxe…..more lack lustre….. leave the nylon to Prada, which incidentally does better looking ranges than LV….
I’m with LVlover…a nylon bag…REALLY!?! The duffel reminds me of my home economics project back in the early 80s. If I can make one of those, should I feel good about purchasing one for over a thousand bucks?
Love the tattoo bag.
I´ve just seen that there´s lucky dude that boughtone of it in Brazil.
Amazing: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=374985154948&set=t.1008459629&type=1
Does anyone know if this bag is available?
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm93/bagcraze/bagcraze%2010%20june/bagcraze_lv_menspring2011_20.jpg