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Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2007 Ad Campaign

2006-12-14T13:24:00.000-08:00

These are new images of Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2007 ad campaign. They feature the always hot Scarlett Johannson as well as some new bags. There is a white one with copper rivets that just looks pretty plain. The second one seems to be made out of black and gray denim which I like much better than the blue denim collection. The third is a cool tote that spells the word love using the LV initials.

Gwen Stefani rocks the Bindi Sunglasses

2006-12-14T13:20:00.000-08:00

I don't normally watch TRL, but I was flipping the channels the other day and saw the video for Gwen Stefani's new song, Wind it Up. In the video, I noticed that she was rocking Louis Vuitton's new sunglasses, The Bindi. They actually don't look that bad, and appear to be much larger when seen on a person's face. Pretty cool...

Louis Vuitton Obsession Square Sunglasses

2006-12-14T13:17:00.000-08:00

Here are some new sunglasses from Louis Vuitton called the Obsession Square. They come in both gold and tortoise and feature the LV monogram symbols along the sides. They look pretty good in both colors and I'm sure they'll be quite popular in the Spring.

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Louis Vuitton Raye

2006-12-14T13:13:00.000-08:00

Here are some new bags from what looks to be Louis Vuitton's denim line called the Raye. The difference is the denim is in a striped pattern alternating dark and light strips. As always it features the same Louis Vuitton monogram pattern seen on every other bag they make. I have to admit that I've never been a fan of the denim bags, and these are really no different.

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Louis Vuitton Miroir Collection

2006-12-14T13:06:00.000-08:00

Here is a look at the full line of handbags from Louis Vuitton's Miroir Collection. I have posted a few of these before, but just as quick looks. The line includes a papillon, speedy, alma, keepall, and pochette. They all come in either silver or gold and feature the embossed Louis Vuitton monogram.

Louis Vuitton Japan : The Building of Luxury

2006-11-19T15:24:00.000-08:00

Thanks to psychopat2000 for spotting this book. It's about how the success of Louis Vuitton was built in Japan. It is as much about the success of LV as it is about westerners marketing to Japanese culture. It sounds very interesting, and is next on my reading list.

New Stuff in at Louis Vuitton

2006-11-11T16:09:00.001-08:00

This is the nicest set that I have seen in a while. The Damier canvas is always classic and making a white Damier canvas set is awesome. Officially it is called Damier Azur. Shown Pampelonne GM, Saleya MM, Pochette accessoires, and Zippy Organizer.

More Damier canvas this time it got super sized with a giant Damier canvas. Officially called the Damier Geant canvas. Pictured is the Loup satchel for both men and women and the Cougar.

Bum Bag, but it's really just a fancy fanny pack. As lame as that is, this one is kinda cool. Designed by Marc Jacobs, its the basic multicolor monogram print on mink, but oversized.

This bag is strangely called Stephen, but I really don't know why. It belongs to the new Monogram Cuir Embosse collection created by Marc Jacobs. I can't say that I like the patent leather, but the acrylic chain is cool.

These shades are called the Louis Vuitton Bindi. Named the Bindi because of the jewel in the middle, which is probably the ugliest part of them, but I guess that's what makes them unique. The overall shape is cool, I just don't really like the jewel.

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Rachel Weisz as Mini Mouse

2006-11-05T11:54:00.000-08:00

This is Rachel Weisz wearing a black and red Louis Vuitton Leopard print dress for Halloween. I guess she's supposed to be like a high fashion Mini Mouse, but I just don't see it. I think she needs some oversized gloves and a painted mouse nose to pull it off.

Louis Vuitton Innsbruck Cabas

2006-10-28T14:16:00.000-07:00

This is the Louis Vuitton Innsbruck Cabas

Features

-Inspired by the chic elegance of the Innsbruck, Austria ski resort at the heart of the Alps
-Suede calf leather with grained calf leather trim
-Polished silver brass hardware
-Signature geometric V pattern on exterior
-Top flap with double-snap closure
-Rolled leather handles
-Grained calf leather corners
-Embroidered interior patch recalls 1950s Louis Vuitton advertisements
-Interior zipped pocket, phone pocket, and D-ring for keys
-Fine LV-jacquard lining
-15.4" x 15.4" x 4.3"

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Louis Vuitton Locket

2006-10-21T12:34:00.000-07:00

The locket has always been a classic design for any brand. These LV monogram locket bags will stand the test of time. It's always nice to have a standby that won't go out of style in the next 3 months.

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Louis Vuitton Monogram Groom Collection

2006-10-14T10:58:00.000-07:00

The new limited series out for Louis Vuitton is the Monogram Groom collection. The series includes wallets, keychains, organizers/agenda books, and coin purses. Each piece, except for the keychains, features the classic LV monogram with a 2-color off-center stripe. On each stripe is an animated bell hop carrying a huge bag. I don't really get it, but it looks cool.

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Louis Vuitton Mini Lin

2006-10-04T18:40:00.000-07:00

The new print out right now for Louis Vuitton, other than the leopard, is the mini lin monogram. It seems a little uninspired as it looks nearly identical to the classic monogram, but I guess that's their money maker so why change it... right?

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Pharrell Louis Vuitton Ad

2006-10-02T12:13:00.000-07:00

I don't know how new this is, but It's the first time I've seen it... and it looks good. It's pretty much just Pharrell sitting on some monogrammed luggage with a Louis Vuitton hooded vest on and bag in hand.

Louis Vuitton Accessories Close Up

2006-09-28T10:28:00.000-07:00

I know that the pictures of Louis Vuitton's new stuff posted earlier weren't all that great because they were runway photos and you couldn't really see the accessories that well. So here are some close-up shots. Props to Style.com.

Multicolor Mink Monogram

Louis Vuitton Leopard Pump

Leopard Monogram Flat Bag

Leopard Monogram

Gold Monogram Papillon

Gold Monogram Alma

Brown Hard Top

Black Vinyl Triangle

Babouche Hole Pump

Flower Detail

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How to spot a fake Louis Vuitton

2006-09-26T11:22:00.000-07:00

We all know that fake Louis Vuitton's exist. If you buy your bag at the fairgrounds or on ebay, chances are it's not real. However, unless you are buying from a reputable retail store or from LV themselves, it's hard to be sure if its real or not. These are some tips to help you avoid buying the fakies.

Style/Design

-Fakes have a very generic shape and design to them with the famous monogram plastered all over it. Get to know the shape of the real bags by looking in fashion magazines or catalogs either online or in print.

Quality of Craftsmanship

-Real Louis Vuittons are hand made, that's why they are so expensive; it's not just the monogram. It should look like quality, not sloppy work. If the purse doesn't close correctly or the seams are coming apart at the stitching, then be very careful of it being a fake.

Be very careful when buying online

-Online shops recommended by LV themselves from their own website are good. If an online store doesn't have a return policy, then don't shop there; most likely it's a fake. I recommend staying away from ebay altogether, but if you must, then make sure the purse comes with the original packaging like the original box, a branded dust bag, and ID card.

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Murakami Multicolor Louis Vuitton Fur for Fall

2006-09-25T11:11:00.000-07:00

Along with leopard print and metallic handbags, Louis Vuitton has made some really cool fur-looking bags adorned with giant Louis Vuitton monogram, multicolor patterns similar to that on the Murakami bags. There is also a muff with a similar design that looks very cool. These should be very popular for the holiday season.
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Metallic Louis Vuitton Monogram

2006-09-22T10:15:00.000-07:00

More from the Fall 2006 line. Somehow having shiny silver and gold metallic purses seems less tacky than the leopard print stuff. It may be a little more vulgar, but I actually like it. I'm sure these metallic monogrammed bags will be all the rage for the holiday season. The weird furry hats still look rediculous though.

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More Louis Vuitton Leopard Print and big hats

2006-09-21T09:33:00.000-07:00

Fall is pretty much here, so here is part of the 2006 Louis Vuitton Fall collection. As seen earlier there is leopard print scarves and bags as well as shirts and dresses. Fur trim seems to be popular as well as overized hats. Pretty cool for fans of the print.

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Scarlett Johansson and Louis Vuitton

2006-09-20T11:54:00.000-07:00

I know that these ads are old, but Scarlett Johansson is always worth mentioning. She's laying next to some monogrammed bags... and yeah that's pretty much it. I'll probably post other of their cool ad campaigns later in the future because Gisele and Uma are cool too.

Louis Vuitton Belts

2006-09-18T17:33:00.000-07:00

Skinny belts are back and Louis Vuitton makes some nice ones. This unisex belt features a gold buckle and damier canvas print.
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Louis Vuitton Scarves

2006-09-16T10:18:00.000-07:00

With temperatures dropping and the fall season coming up, people need something to keep their necks warm and this isn't the 80s so turning up your collar isn't an option. You might as well just rock one of these Louis Vuitton wool, cashmere, or wool/cashmere blend scarves. It's either these or something your grandma knitted for you. These look cooler though and make the panties drop. "60% of the time, it works everytime"

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Louis Vuitton Leopard Skin

2006-09-15T23:06:00.000-07:00

So I guess leopard skin has turned from tacky to chic. I don't exactly when this happened, but Louis Vuitton has decided that it has. They have leopard print scarves and monogram/leopard bags to go with them.
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Louis Vuitton Speedy 25

2006-09-15T11:53:00.000-07:00

I think the Damier canvas bag is a lot cleaner looking than your typical Louis bag. You get tired of the monogram after a while, and I think the damier canvas gives off a more upscale sophisticated look; it is on par with the more classic lines of other designers such as, Fendi and Bottega Veneta, and less like Gucci, which I feel has made some tacky stuff.
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Fashion Week Men's Line

2006-09-15T11:31:00.000-07:00

Louis Vuitton is not as famous for it's men's line as it is for its handbags, but I thought their show at New York Fashion Week was pretty impressive. The first picture shows off a cleanly cut motorcycle jacket with their famous luggage collection. The second picture is another motorcycle jacket, but I especially like the hipster shades that it is assembled with; cool tailored denim too. The third picture shows some nice gray pants, which is becoming a trend with both jeans and pants (blue is too conservative now I guess); nevermind the ugly sweater on the model. The final picture seems a little dated to me, though it is still cool. The main problem is that it looks just like a Justin Timberlake clone; It's a look that screams 2005/2006 and not 2007.
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Louis Vuitton Sunglasses

2006-09-14T21:02:00.000-07:00

These aren't your run-of-the-mill everyday Louis Vuitton shades... These are the product of the collaboration between hip hop genius Pharrell Williams, streetwear mogul Nigo, and fashion designer Marc Jacobs. They are hot and most likely an exclusive collector item.

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Louis Vuitton Papillon

2006-09-14T19:38:00.000-07:00

New bag from Louis Vuitton. As you can see the classic monogram canvas is used for this functional look. There is even a matching, removable accessory pouch.

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