Posts Tagged ‘decorating’

Marc sees nothing luxurious about traveling with a Trunk

Friday, May 8th, 2009

"I don't think there's anything practical about traveling with a trunk. Luxury travel is traveling with a toothbrush. That's it, end of story. The people who really live luxurious lives don't need to pack. They've got stuff wherever they go."  WWD

Looks like he practices what he preaches... remember the pics of Marc Jacobs with his fiance Lorenzo Martone at the Heliport at Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas.  Notice, not a trunk (or suitcase) in sight!

Louis Vuitton claims that trunks are all about motion, but we all know trunks today are all about decoration and organization- or based on the picture of Marc below- recreation?

Decorate with Louis Vuitton Trunks: Bobbi Brown Does

Sunday, January 18th, 2009

Bobbi Brown Louis Vuitton trunk

I love Bobbi Brown!  She's just so classy.

In January's In Style Magazine, she's hawking her new book, "The Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual"... and she talks about her "First Splurge" being the antique Louis Vuitton Monogram trunk that she bought years ago in London.

She also talks about it in an interview about the book with the Financial Times that came out yesterday, in an article you can read HERE.  She lists one of her "Favorite Things":

"A Louis Vuitton trunk. It’s my favorite piece of furniture and is very old. I bought it in England at a cool antique place. I know it cost a fortune but because I’m not good at math I’ve no idea how much we spent."

Honestly, decorating with Louis Vuitton trunks and other luggage just makes any living space look more amazing.  Be sure to send an email to jesse@fashionphile.com if you're looking for a antique Louis Vuitton trunk, or stop by our Showroom.  We have tons to choose from!

Decorate with Louis Vuitton: Marc Jacobs does it too

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

Marc Jacobs decorating

I like to blog about decorating with Louis Vuitton trunks- and I've got a really cool blog I'm working on now about that... but I found this little article about Marc Jacobs' Paris apartment on Decorno- a decorating blog.  The pics are from November 2000 Homes and Gardens...

I couldn't tell if MJ was decorating with his Louis Vuitton monogram luggage- or if it's like our shoe pile.  Just a stack of stuff he's chucked there after coming in the front door.

Be sure to check out Decorno for more pics of MJ's place...

Marc Jacobs decorating with LV

Decorate with Louis Vuitton Trunks: Tommy Hilfiger Does it Again

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Tommy Hilfiger Louis Vuitton trunks

I just got off a really cool call- and it made me think of some new pictures I'd seen in FCH Magazine of the decorating that Tommy Hilfiger's done with vintage Louis Vuitton trunks.  I blogged a while back about his fabulous library- and the amazing juxtaposition of his vintage French trunk by his American as apple pie Warhol "Uncle Sam" painting.  Just love it!!!

But I can't get enough of the living room shot above!  I mean- I love the African thing going on (poor little Zebra) together with the original American, "Geronimo" (again by Warhol) and the totally French Iconic Louis Vuitton monogram trunk.  AMAZING!!!

And... if you read my blog- you know I LOVE a little customization in the paint department on these things.    So, I'm digging the trunk below.  The red and black paint really pops and just gives it that even more unique touch.

Louis Vuitton trunks Tommy Hilfiger

If you're interested in a similar look... be sure to email Jesse our trunk guy about what we've got available and what your needs are!  He works with local Interior Designers, collectors and other folks just looking for cool vintage Louis Vuitton and Goyard trunks!

Now that’s my kind of hotel

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

 Hotel Pand, Bruges Belgium

Wow.  Not only is The Pand Hotel in just about the cutest town you'll find in this part of Europe (Bruges, Belgium- think cobblestone streets, cool little stone bridges & canals- cute shops and cafes... adorable!) but the owners of this little luxury hotel have quite the antique Louis Vuitton trunk and hard case collection- and they are scattered throughout the hotel.

... in bedrooms, like the one pictured above and below.

Hotel Pand Louis Vuitton trunks

... and with stacks of suitcases in the lobby:

Hotel Pand Louis Vuitton trunks

I love what vintage Louis Vuitton can do for a room- and it so works in this hotel.  I am writing this into my Rick Steve's Amsterdam, Bruges and Brussels guide- as a reminder. Don't want to miss it if I get the chance!

Check out The Pand Hotel website- pictures and video.  It's an amazing little hotel!

As long as we’re talking decorating with Louis Vuitton

Friday, July 25th, 2008

You know the Seinfeld episode where they talked about Bad Naked?  Well my last blog post pretty much talked about Bad Decorating with LV.

Even though authentic Louis Vuitton monogram throw pillows look tasteful on a simple couch at a LV Boutique- the same pillow on the same couch in a home just would not look classy.   IMO unless it's vintage, travel oriented, or an interesting collectible (think LV monogram soccer ball on a book shelf in a traditional home library or a framed scarf), monogram just has no place in any decorating scheme unless you're working for the company.

I've blogged a ton about how amazing and interesting Louis Vuitton CAN look in a house, apartment or office. Look for my old posts on Kanye's Office and entry way, Eva Longoria's closet, and Tommy Hilfiger's living room, to name a few.  But here are a couple more recent examples...

This one was from March/April's Mountian Living Magazine.  It's a den in Christopher Coffin's (Christopher K. Coffin Design) home.  See the table trunk on the lower left?  That is actually one of John F. Kennedy's old Louis Vuitton monogram suitcases.  Gorgeous.  It is such an interesting addition to the room- totally adds to the overall look.  (As does the Hermes throw on the leather chair beside it :) )  A what a fantastic conversation piece.

Christopher Coffin Suitcase

And the Napa Valley, getaway retreat of the inspiring Ken Fulk was profiled in House Beautiful this month- July 2008.  I love his Louis Vuitton vintage suitcase stack, side table!

Ken Fulk Louis Vuitton Suitcases

Photo by Victoria Pearson, for House Beautiful

I love it!  If you do too... check out the Louis Vuitton Damier set that we have right listed on eBay right now that would look incredible in any decorating situation!

Damier Hard Cases

We've got other pieces that would also look great... like the Louis Vuitton Monogram Alzer 70, Monogram Alzer 80, and the Monogram Boite Flacons beauty case.  I need a picture of those three in a stack!!!

Where are you Yeezy??

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

Kanye West's Azur Hard Case

I really wish I could get a look at this. Someone sent me a little head's up that the $7150 Alzer hard case that Louis Vuitton gave Kanye West for his 30th birthday last year may have some cool custom paint. I'm pretty sure the image above is on the case. It's Kanye's Graduation Bear with a LV monogram shirt.

Here's the album cover that our very own Takashi Murakami did for Kanye...

Kanye's Graduation Album

Kanye must have a thing for bears... I saw the bottom half of the fabulous Louis Vuitton teddy bear pictured by his on his KanyeUniverstiy blog:

Kanye's Louis Vuitton Bear

The Louis Vuitton gifted case is probably one of the Azur stack Kanye's got in the entryway of his home:

Kanye West's Azur Louis Vuitton suitcases

(And as an aside, what's not to love about Kanye's painted bronze Hermes shopping bag sculpture by Jonathan Sigler.)

Louis Vuitton: Coming out of the Closet!

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Eva Longoria Louis Vuitton Closet

OK, so we're all used to seeing the "Cribs" shot inside celebrity closets- where you regularly take a peek at strategically, and asthetically pleasingly displayed Louis Vuitton pieces (see the Eva Longoria example above- feet delicately balancing on what appears to be an epi hatbox & multicolore hard case up above on a shelf!)

But today vintage and new Louis Vuitton pieces are often found tastefully decorating all kinds of rooms...

Kanye West Louis Vuitton Office
(Photo by Dewey Nicks)

You may remember this fantastic picture of "the Louis Vuitton Don", Kanye West's office from Harper's Bazaar.

Tommy Hilfiger's Louis Vuitton trunk
(Tommy Hilfiger's Trunk)

Aaron Thomas acrylic Louis Vuitton table trunk
(from WWJD: Aaron R. Thomas blog)

I've blogged before about the trunk in Tommy Hilfiger's living room...

but I really like what Aaron Thomas did with acrylic for LVMH as covers for trunks that were used for their pre-Golden Globes Party (one that happened, last year- pre-strike!) The pic above is from Aaron's blog- and these not only make the trunk look fab and modern- but you can set your drink on your $20,000 trunk without worry!

Louis Vuitton Framed Scarf
(from In LVoe with Louis Vuitton blog)

Finally, I found this great picture from F~A~L~B's blog... He's framed a Louis Vuitton scarf and has it hanging in his guest powder room! I think this is a great idea- many Louis Vuitton scarves are little works of art. It's nice to see them displayed. This could work in other rooms of the house as well, and I'd love to see it done with some vintage pieces!

I'll leave it to you to comment on the following custom bathroom addition!

Louis Vuitton Toilet Seat covers

Decorate with Louis Vuitton Trunks: Tommy Hilfiger Does

Monday, February 4th, 2008

What's not to love about this look? This is the library in US fashion designer, Tommy Hilfiger's house in Greenwich, Connecticutt. Tommy's a collector and his home is decorated with vintage Louis Vuitton trunks- in the library, living room and bedrooms. It's such a classic look. I love that he has an antique, famously French trunk right there with his red, white and blue Uncle Sam American art!

Hey Tommy? We'd love to help you add to your collection! Feel free to check out our www.fashionphile.com website for fabulous authentic vintage Louis Vuitton trunks and travel accessories. Of course, if you're in the LA area, we'd love to have you drop on by!

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