French luxury designer Louis Vuitton kicks off the promotion for the 2011 edition of their renowned City Guide.

In this lovely video (below), we are introduced to the mouth-watering Parisian delicacy: the Saint-Honoré pastry.

Since 1998 Vuitton has been giving us their views on fashion, design, the arts and gastronomy. Each guide highlights the latest trends and offers unique advice.

Reuters is reporting that Louis Vuitton is closing its Paris store one hour early in attempt to preserve stock before the holiday shopping season begins.

Apparently the brand is having supply issues and is concerned that if they sell too much now, they won’t have enough stock to fill demand during the holiday season.

“We are closing at 6pm instead of 7pm to rebuild our stocks before the Christmas season,” a shop assistant said.

The article says that Vuitton boutiques within department stores Bon Marche, Printemps Haussmann and Galeries Lafayette will not be affected.

Here’s a preview of LV‘s upcoming book, Louis Vuitton: 100 Legendary Trunks.

This exceptional book showcases the most beautiful creations of the House through more than eight hundred photographs.

Many incredible pieces are featured here, along with the equally incredible stories of their creation. Available from October 2010.

Bono and and his wife Ali Hewson star in the newest of Louis Vuitton’s “core values” ads shot by Annie Leibovitz.

The couple, who were shot in South Africa, wear clothing by Edun, Hewson’s sustainable fashion line. in which LVMH took a 49 percent stake last year.

it’s the first time the U2 front man has appeared in an ad without his band, and the first time a label other than Vuitton is getting a fashion credit.

The latest Louis Vuitton campaign was shot in Africa and stars young model Dree Hemingway (Ernest’s great-granddaughter).

From tents, lion cubs, sunsets and campfires… Louis Vuitton’s catalogue for its 2010 Travel collection is quite simply superb!

This catalog was shot by Carter Smith, directed by William Snieg, styled by Antje Winter, and produced by Brachfeld.

Louis Vuitton has opened its 137th North American store and first one on the westside of Los Angeles in the newly renovated Santa Monica Place mall.

Located in a prominent corner of the ground floor the design boasts a beautifully sweeping curved glass storefront and hardwood floors.