In one word: utilitarian. With a head trip theme underlying the spring men’s collection, Louis Vuitton’s men’s studio director Paul Helbers, under the auspices of Marc Jacobs, channeled what he described as “a rhapsody of three virtual scenarios for a digital bohemian, a man who travels the world from behind his computer screen.” That translated … Continue reading “Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring 2011 Runway Bags”
I can’t honestly justify the four-figure price tag of this tote, but it looks mighty good on Gwen Stefani (the same can’t be said for Rachel Bilson). The bag in question? Vuitton’s Aviator tote, from the pre-fall collection. Expensive, yes, and the fact that it’s lined in quilted, orange nylon for an aeronautic theme doesn’t … Continue reading “Louis Vuitton Aviator Tote: Snob or Slob?”
I accidentally forgot to lock my locker at the gym a few weeks ago and everything (minus sweaty socks and such…), was stolen! Adios Gucci bag, new Polar heart rate monitor, wallet…thankfully I didn’t have my credit cards, license, etc. in my bag but still what an aggravation! Warning even at nicer gyms like Sports … Continue reading “Jessica Kagan “My Other Bag is….””
Just as how Louis Vuitton was the first luxury label to debut an Apple iPod case back in the day, the French leathergoods and ready-to-wear house has rolled out a special case designed for the iPad. While it’s almost the price of the iPad itself, for those who work in the fashion or entertainment industries, … Continue reading “Louis Vuitton iPad Case”
The combination of gorgeous girls in sexy lingerie and free-flowing wine gave a lot of men reasons to smile at the La Perla presentation. I however was more enamored by the A-list fashionistas in attendance — Georgina Chapman, Rachel Roy, Maggie Rizer, and Margherita Missoni sporting the Louis Vuitton SC Bag Suede Asphalt ($3,730) all … Continue reading “Margherita Missoni in Louis Vuitton at La Perla Fall 2010”
Louis Vuitton has always been on top of the latest cultural trends, be it outfitting its bags with cell phone pockets or creating the first “designer” iPhone case. So, frankly, I’m quite surprised that the brand hasn’t found a way to create and market its own snob worthy “base shaper” for the ever-popular Speedy bag … Continue reading “How do you “Pimp Your Bag”?”