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Another reason to head to Nordies…

Monday, July 7th, 2008

Well at least if you’re in Chicago!

opened thier first in- in a on North Michigan Avenue.  Read more about the opening here.

We’d heard about the opening and were hoping that it would be unveiled when Emily and Ben were at eBay Live in Chicago this year at the end of June.  But alas- it didn’t finally open until just this week.

Lucky for us… vtachgyrl from The Forum WAS able to check it out and got some really cool pictures of the Norstrom window display that she’s graciously let me share.  I think it’s so interesting.  Take a peek:

Nordstrom Chicago LV

Nordstrom Chicago LV

Nordstrom Chicago LV

Yes, those are bags being blown in the wind by steel industrial fans.

I’m trying to get my tiny little brain wrapped around this.  I keep thinking about the scene in the & where LV upper-ups are walking around like this huge area with all of the display windows that are to be used all over the world.  I’m wondering what Arnault, Carcelle, etc would think about the concept.

What do you think Nordies LV is trying to say?

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Back to work…

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Louis Vuitton Hangzhou Boutique

And there you have it. In no time at all… relatively speaking, ’s dotted their “i’s” and crossed their “t’s” and the is back in business.

That didn’t take long!  Now, let’s just hope the Administration of Industry and Commerce authorities returned all 556 bags!

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No Tags No Bags…

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Louis Vuitton tags

The story gets more interesting.

It looks like the was closed because,

“three Vuitton products sampled were considered to not be in accordance with the QB/T1333-2004 standard due to lack of material samples on them.”

So in response, authorities “confiscated” 556 bags. Hmmm… Yeah, I’ll bet those Administration of Industry and Commerce agents were just hating that job.

We’re hoping that this is resolved quickly so the can open it’s doors once again.

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Louis Vuitton closes Hangzhou (China) Boutique

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Louis Vuitton Boutique Hangzhou China

Temporarily, for sure.  But for how long?  Who knows.

Dang.  This isn’t good news.  has had issues in ever since the whole Olympic Torch Paris thing (and the backlash that followed)…  I hope this has nothing to do with that- but it sure as heck sounds like it.

The local Commerce & Industry Authority went into the , inspected some items, and then “seized most of its products” according to Hangzhou’s Today Morning Express newspaper.

According to the paper, last Friday morning, some Industry and Commerce Authority Officers dropped by the for a spot check.  Soon after, LV SAs cleared out the of all customers.  They then contacted the head office.  After all was said and done, apparently the I & C officers “seized nearly all of the bags in the shop”.

WOW!!!  That does NOT sound right to me.

Apparently, back in May the Administration of Industry and Commerce did a check of the and found that “some of the ’s products did not measure up to standards”.  had 15 days from to request a re-inspection or dispute the charges.  They had till June 6, but let the deadline lapse.

The Director of Communications, Zhao Xiaojing said that the problem had something to do with the way that leather goods have to be marked in .  A small leather piece didn’t have the proper material marking.  Zhao said,

“All our leather accessories are produced in France and the mark is not required by regulations there.”

So, for now the is closed.  You’ll find the window display’s gone and all the door logos completely covered.

Administration of Industry and Commerce did not order the to shut its doors- but according to in internal source, products are generally made one-year in advance and then allocated to shops around the world, based on a reasonable need. Thus it is not possible to transfer stock from other cities or to get supplies from the source in a short time.”  Hmmm?

That doesn’t make sense according to what we know about Date Codes.  But interesting, none the less.

Hopefully, will figure out how to comply and the will re-open before more stores in meet the same fate.

It’s got to be a nightmare manufacturing items for an international audience… making sure to keep in mind each country’s individual customs, specific laws and regulations.

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Louis Vuitton, Hong Kong

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Hong Kong Louis Vuitton Boutique Canton Road

Just rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it. It should. is opening its flagship in the famous . It’s the largest in the world, outside of Paris.

It’s HUGE! Four levels- 1749 square meters. That’s 18,826.23 square feet! What a fantastic way to get a workout… walk laps, do stairs. Who needs the gym?

I’m dying to see it. I’ll post pictures of Friday night’s opening celebration as soon as I get them. , , , , and Chinese Supermodel were there.

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Louis Vuitton moving into the Holy City…

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Charleston Place Louis Vuitton

Well, you learn something new every day!  I always thought “the Holy City” was Jerusalem, but apparently Charleston, South Carolina has the same nickname!

Anyway… it looks like South Carolina will be getting it’s first Louis Vuitton.  It won’t be a full- stand alone , but will be inside the Charleston Place: a hotel alongside Gucci and St. John.

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The Little Big City’s Getting Her Own Boutique…

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Well, our friends in Pittsburgh have had the / Saks Fifth Avenue in- … but it looks like they’re about to get their own shop!

Yep, theres a new going into the Ross Park Mall! Read more about it HERE

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The Copley Place Boutique got a Face Lift…

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

I always love seeing the results! You know what I mean… you hear through the grape-vine that “so and so” got a little work done. Who doesn’t want to take a peek?

The was one of the original fixtures when the fabulous opened its doors in in 1984. It’s high time it got a little overhaul, and it sounds like that’s exactly what happened.

According to WWD, the new is 7,200 square foot! This is more than twice as big as it was in it’s previous life. It’s also now the 15th “Global ” in the US. This means that in addition to just carrying leather goods, it will have women’s and men’s shoes, ready to wear and even an exclusive, “secluded” fine jewelry section.

Sounds fab! I’d love to see some of the cosmetic changes. From WWD:

The ceiling was pushed up about 3 feet to create a tray ceiling finished with Venetian plaster squares that mimic the signature Damier print. The 185-foot metal-and-glass facade also has a Damier motif.

Wow! If you have any pictures- please send them on! I’m dying to see!

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