Parisian street artist André shot a series of photos for Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2010 Sunglass collection. Creating a portrait gallery of Parisian and New-York trendsetters, André and a cast of friends are seen in the Marc Jacobs designed frames which take cues from the house codes: the Monogram flower feature in the design for the women’s styles, while the Damier check appears in the collection for men.
Construction wise, the acetate frames were developed by hand to obtain the house colours reminiscent of the leather goods lines, the finishes on the hinges have been crafted to form perfect LV initials, and the lenses were given special treatments, photochromy and polarization.
The eyewear is manufactured for Louis Vuitton by optical craftsmen from the French region of Morez, the Jura and Italy’s Cadore region. Available exclusively in the Louis Vuitton network starting March 2010.
As seen from Louis Vuitton’s Fall/Winter 2009 show in Paris, the adorable Daisy Necklaceswere one of the eye-catching and memorable pieces from the collection. Inspired by paper chain garlands, the Daisy Necklace is a playful yet elegant fashion statement, an accessory that would bring cheer to any outfit. It features 23 chain links and features a black beveled padlock with a Louis Vuitton engraved golden metallic plate for an iconic rock touch.
Daisy Necklace comes in two colors, Pink and Black. Exclusively available at Louis Vuitton for approximately US$1050.
Damier Graphite Camera Bag
Another great addition to the Damier Graphite family is the Camera Bag. Its strong and protective, the bag could carry small and medium sized cameras and features lots of useful compartments for accessories. It can be carried by hand or on the shoulder, either way, it would look fabulous. Camera bag measures 8.6″ x 15.3″ x 9.4″, available at Vuitton for approx.US$2250. Lire la suite »
Offering its first permanent monogram line for men, Louis Vuitton introduce its Monogram Macassar Collection for the Fall 2009 season. First spotted during the fashion house’s Fall/Winter runway show, the lineup captures the legendary LV monogram print with inspiration from hazel-brown and black striped Macassar Ebony, a type of exotic wood utilized in luxury furnishings.
A nice new low top sneaker comes as part of the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2009 Collection. The sneaker comes with a leather/suede upper and a strap over the laces. We like that they kept the branding to a minimum. Look out for a release soon.
Today we came across the very impressive portfolio of illustrator Michael Sanderson. The 23 year old is working with Taiko & Associates in Japan and has already a very impressive client list under his belt. The mix of illustration and sharp branding in his pieces is especially interesting and intriguing. So far he has worked with both small NYC boutiques and fashion heavy wheigts such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton. He is definitely one to keep an eye on in the future
See more after the jump..
We reported about the launch of the most recent Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami leather goods collection. The line was released in Japan end of April with big opening events and for those occasions the French luxury goods brand and the Japanese artist also worked on some special limited edition plush toys and plush toy key jewelry, that was only given out at the launch event. Now you can also purchase the plush toys from Cliff Edge.
Perhaps not as well-known for its watch engineering as it is its fashion and luggage offerings, the new Louis Vuitton Tambour Mysterieuse watch makes a strong case for itself. Inspired by movements originally conceived by Jean-Eugene Robert Houdin back in the 19th century, Louis Vuitton’s appropriation carries on the legacy as the watch features on mobile sapphire discs which create a stunning visual arrangement between the mechanics and the markers around the dial. The watch is also fully customizable to the users preferences including parts of the strap and dial.
Via: supernews
French urban artist zevs has a must-see show at art statements gallery, opening there on thu – jul 16. the artist arrived earlier in hong kong to create a series of paintings of LV and chanel dripping logos on lacquer [the traditional chinese way] in collaboration with local craftsmen. additionally, he made a series of ceramics and paintings on metal. all these works will be presented plus a variety of his other signature liquidated logos
We take a first look at the upcoming mens bags from the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2010 Collection. Some traditionalists might not like very much what they are seeing, but we are very happy to see the French brand part from their usual patterns, offering something new – new silhouettes, new colors and new materials, while still keeping a distinct look. We are not saying that the classic monogram patterns should entirely disappear from the mens line, but we feel that this new direction is a valid modern take and more appropriate. They offer many new styles, with the backpack being one of the most interesting. It comes in several leather types, including a premium oestrich version.
Take a look at the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2010 Bags after the jump. Lire la suite »
We are a little late with images on this pop-up, but you can still go check it out until tomorrow. As part of their 100th anniversary celebrations Selfrdiges worked with Louis Vuitton on the Speedy Concept Store. The Speedy is one of the better known Louis Vuitton bag styles and for the occasion they created some great installations, using hundreds of bags.
Take a look at more images of the Louis Vuitton Speedy Concept Store that is currently at Selfridges in London after the jump. Lire la suite »
Louis Vuitton unveil new mens bags and accessory pouches for the 2009 Fall/Winter season. The lineup is inspired by “the traveling wardrobe of an African king” as quoted by Louis Vuitton Studio Director Paul Helbers. Among the batch of cleverly designed pieces are the fashion house’s Monogram Hexagone, Monogram Revelation, Monogram Escapade and Monogram Macassar silhouettes, all estimated to hold a retail price range of $700-$5100 depending on size and styles. Lire la suite »
The release of the Kanye West x Louis Vuitton footwear collection is just around the corner. Today we came across another style that we had previously not seen. The boat shoe style also comes in the grey/pink colorway, in which we had previously only seen the high top. More news on the collection to follow very soon! Image via Easttouch.
From the False sub-line, Better Off Dead, comes the new “Jacob The Murderer” Collection. As usual the graphics are strong and come in black/white. Also we see again symbols and logos from high fashion, re-interpreted and enhanced, something False already presented a coupe of seasons back. In true artistic nature Better Off Dead: “Jacob The Murderer” is individually hand-screened and hand-finished by the FALSE duo themselves.
Take a look at the complete Better Off Dead line after the jump. Lire la suite »
Louis Vuitton will soon be releasing a book, giving you a detailed look into the various collaborative projects that the brand has been involved in. Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion And Architecture will also come in limited edition Takashi Murakami version.
We have seen the fashion label lollipops not long ago, and now here come the fashion cupcakes. Shot by Swedish photographer Therese Aldgard and styled by Lisa Edsalv, the two created a fantastic line-up of cupcake sets. They were inspired by Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin and Betsey Johnson.
Knotoryus offers us a behind-the-scenes look into Kanye West’s collaboration alongside Louis Vuitton. The self proclaimed Louis Vuitton Don gets down with LV designer Fabrizio Vitti on variety of design sketches. The highly publicized footwear lineup is due to release in the latter part of 2009. Lire la suite »
Thanks to an article that was recently published in the DSM paper, we get a look behind the scenes of the designing process of the Kanye West for Louis Vuitton Footwear collection. Kanye worked with Louis Vuitton designer Fabrizio Vitti on the collection. You get a nice look at the making of the sneakers, including drawings by Kanye. Images via KNOTORYUS.
The new colors will be released on June 1st 2009.
Image via Louis Vuitton
Two Fridays ago Kanye West and GLC appeared on BET’s 106 and Park to discuss music, upcoming projects, and the Nike Air Yeezy. While we reported on Friday that he proclaimed that Kanye had the hood in mind when designing the $215 Nike Air Yeezys and the $800+ Louis Vuitton sneakers, he did drop a little hint of an upcoming sneaker line that wasn’t previously discussed.
Speaking about his interview in Complex Magazine about the Nike Air Yeezy, Kanye stated the following:
“I wish Nike would give me a deal, I wish Louis would give me a deal. Since that hasn’t happened yet, I am in the process of making my own company from scratch to put out to my people.”
At this point we will have to wait to see what will come of this, but this sounds like an interesting move for Kanye.
Please find all these tees at the TEE section !
Ben Baller saw a Louis Vuitton Playing Cards, now he gives us a look at a Louis Vuitton Poker Set, which he claims he has never seen in any LV store from LA to LV to NYC.
via: ctothjl/benballer
Kanye West offers us a glimpse into a series of photos shot by photographer Steve Shaw for Kanye West’s Louis Vuitton collaboration sneaker. Among the people making an appearance are also Yeezy’s girlfriend and model, Amber Rose.
The Louis Vuitton Murses aka Men’s Purses, are will be really hot for Fall/Winter 09/10 ! The Paris runway Collection was beautiful, clean cuts and proper styles, you can check the full runway report on Style.com
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Artist Richelieu is made through blake construction, a shoe-making technique for immediate suppleness and comfort. Blake stitching crosses the entire structure of the shoe and is visible on the inside. The thread is embedded in the outsole, making it less vulnerable to wear and tear. The shoe also has an LV cube embedded in the heel and a leather sole.
Artist Richelieu in Calf Leather comes in three colors: Navy, Grey, and Bleu Gris. Exclusively available at Louis Vuitton stores for approximately $900.
Artist Richelieu in Grey. Artist Richelieu in Bleu Gris.
With the release of the Kanye West For Louis Vuitton footweaar collection coming closer we can give you a look today at the boat sneakers. Coming with a similar base silhouette as the Don sneaker out of the collection, the main difference is on the front, where the sneaker has a clear boat shoe silhouette and tassles. The sneaker seems to be coming in all white and in grey/pink, the same colorway that we have already seen on a high top sneaker out of the collection. Images via BKRW.
Just like the rest of the collection, these should be hitting stores some time in June. More detailed images of the Louis Vuitton x Kanye West “Boat” Sneakers follow after the jump.
UPDATE: Kanye updates us on the above styles, which seem to be earlier samples. The actual production model features shorter tassles and a lower back, definitely the right choice.
At the Geneva Auto Show, Infiniti presented their new Essence sportscar. The beautiful car does not only impress with its design and its 600 HP hybrid engine, but also with the details. As you can imagine the tunk is pretty small and therefore Infiniti commissioned Louis Vuitton to create a custom luggage collectio, that fits perfectly into the trunk. The outcome is just perfect. Images via Openers.
A more detaile look of the Infinit Essence follows after the jump. Lire la suite »
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