Marc Jacobs hires TATU

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Russian pop sensation duo T.A.T.U. has been summoned by Marc Jacobs to be the new faces of Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2008/Winter 2009 fashion ad campaign.

Do you remember these girls? They had the hit song, “Not Gonna Get Us,” back in 2002, which propagated their band’s lesbian image, but the girls – Moscow natives Lena Katina and Yulia Volkova – turned out to be straight.

The singers replace Victoria Beckham, who starred in Jacobs’ spring/summer collection.

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Louis Vuitton Monogram Motard Firebird

Louis+vuitton+firebird Louis Vuitton Monogram Motard FirebirdLouis Vuitton is offering something highly unconventional and much more colorful and bold than the usual fare. Designed by Marc Jacobs and Richard Prince, its roots are clearly evident in the vibrant colors, unexpected decorative embellishments and overall design. It’s a roomy purse that shakes up Louis Vuitton’s classic monogram print with modern, edgy touches.
Available for $5400.

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Marc Jacobs : Iris sequined bag

Marc+Jacobs+Iris+Sequined+Bag Marc Jacobs : Iris sequined bagEnjoy a touch of sparkles with the Marc Jacobs Iris Sequined Bag : This cute evening bag is the perfect exhibition of his quirky design talent and is a real investment for lovers of the brand.

The clutch is designed with miniature beads and covered in hundreds of sequins.

An added bonus – the giant silver frog sitting in the front : The frog was a theme which ran through the Marc Jacobs spring mainline collection and has since become a micro-trend for the season.

$1,895 available at Net-A-Porter (source : thelatestluxe)

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The Making Of Video Louis Vuitton SS 2008 Ad Campaign

ad louis vuitton spring summer 2008 with naomi campbell The Making Of Video Louis Vuitton SS 2008 Ad Campaign

The French luxury brand placed a four minute “discover the making of” video on their site including interviews with Marc Jacobs, Stephanie Seymour and Naomi Campbell.

The gorgeous ads, that were shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in 2007, feature supermodels Naomi Campbell, Eva Herzigova, Stephanie Seymour, Claudia Schiffer, Angela Lindvall and Natalia Vodianova in colourful Louis Vuitton creations on exciting cars, exemplifying the glossy and glamorous Vuitton woman.

The campaign, conceived in collaboration with Richard Prince, has a night-time feel and combines, according to Marc Jacobs, the concept “ hot chicks and cars”!

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