September 13th, 2008
Marc Jacobs dark grey leather, large clutch bag, with a Rolls-Royce design multicolored leather car on the front… It doesn’t look like anything he has ever offered before.
It has a fold-over press stud to fasten the front, stud detailing on the car, a zipped compartment at the back, a zipped compartment on the inside, and it is fully lined in leather.
So… shall we call this Rolls Royce clutch the, well, Rolls Royce of handbags? To be franck, I don’t really like grey leather and anyway and this Marc Jacobs purse is simply unmatchable…
It is available to pre-order for $1095 at Saks Fifth Avenue. Go for it only if you are a Marc Jacobs and Rolls Royce fan.
September 4th, 2008
Internationally renowned and highly regarded for name recognition in the fashion world, as a result LV has become one of the most counterfeited contemporary luxury brands. In fact, according to LV, just over 1% of the items bearing the trademark LV monogram would be authentic (Wikipedia) !!!
Ironically, the signature Monogram Canvas was created to prevent counterfeiting. In 2004, Louis Vuitton fakes accounted for 18% of counterfeit accessories seized in the European Union.
LV takes a serious view of all counterfeiting, employing a team of lawyers and special investigation agencies, actively pursuing offenders through the courts worldwide, and allocating about half of its budget of communications to counteract piracy of its goods.
Interestingly, the logo also makes its way to goods that would never, ever be associated with the Louis Vuitton brand. The ‘Design You Trust’ blogs collected several great examples; Here are a few of our favorites:








August 29th, 2008

Tom Ford has become one of fashion’s great icons. In the past decade, he transformed Gucci from a moribund accessories label into one of the sexiest fashion brands in the world.
Following his departure from Gucci in 2004, Ford created his own eponymous brand, Tom Ford.
Ford began with accessories; his line of eyewear was the first to become successful. The Tom Ford line now covers Menswear, Beauty, Eyewear, and both Men and Women’s Accessories.

August 22nd, 2008

The latest and most exciting bag off the Hermes Fall runway is the Jypsière bag (aka the Birkin messenger) designed by Jean Paul Gaultier. He was seen wearing the androgynous shoulder bag down the runway following his Fall ‘08 show for Hermes.
The bag is fashioned after a hunting satchel in which Gaultier describes as “a functional, nonchalant bag slung across the shoulder, combined with the iconic details of the Hermes bags”.
The much anticipated bag has yet to make its first appearance but apparently, there is already a long waiting list in the United States.

August 21st, 2008
Louis Vuitton Monogramouflage Collection is the result of Murakami’s collaboration with Louis Vuitton.
The collection that combines the monogram and camouflage, made its debut on June 1st exclusively at an exibition of Takashi Murakami’s art in Brooklyn, New York.

The LV Monogramouflage collection features everything from bags to wallets to belts made of canvas or denim:
Monogramouflage Lys for $2,090,
Monogramouflage Bandeau for $135,
Monogramouflage Stole for $725,
Monogramouflage Treillis for $1,610,
Monogramouflage Ceinture for $305.
Monogramouflage Pegase 60 for$2,570
Monogramouflage Keepall 55 for $1,930
Monogramouflage Speedy 35 for $1,530
You can also pick from Monogramouflage iPhone Case which sells for $280 or the really cute Monogramouflage Passport Cover for $355.
We don’t have the images of all these lovely LV items so if you are rich enough, just buy the entire collection and take some pics for us please ^_^
August 8th, 2008

The Damier Geante Golf Bag, created by Louis Vuitton will hold a full set of clubs, has tons of pockets for gear, and will make you look super rich
It features a cowhide base and handle, a padded canvas-and-cowhide shoulder strap, a travel cover and six departments for all your other trinkets.
The world’s most expensive golf bag is priced at $8,400. Oh, and for this price you also get four free Louis Vuitton tees.