I know in my last post I blasted Louis Vuitton for designing cases for products outside their fashion expertise. But when FIFA decided to collaborate with them on providing the case for this year's cup trophy, I say design on. I am dying for the international event to begin June 11th of this year and I couldn't think of a better company to put in charge of protecting the most important trophy in the world than Louis Vuitton.
Via The Global Herald
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Louis Vuitton Designing FIFA Worldcup Trophy Case
Thursday, May 6th, 2010Big Surprise, Apple Monograms a Case for This Year’s Gadget… the iPad
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
I don't know if it's because the wound is still too open from Apple's recent stomping on its once most trusted fan and ally, the little guy, but I have to admit I am not a fan of this case. That almost seems impossible to imagine seeing that this is coming from an avid mac user since 2002. I am on my 4th mac computer, I have gone through 4 iPods, I'm on my second iPhone, and yes I snagged the iPad, which I love. What can I say... I'm an early adopter techno geek. What I don't love is Louis Vuitton's continual exploitation of the fleeting technological devices, whose size, function, style, and capabilities change just as often as they possibly can. I get it. I recognize that each year when that new gizmo comes out, the previous one that has completely satisfied me till the very second I became aware of the new one has utterly become obsolete. It becomes a burden to even look at. These guys bank it big time on maximizing our techno needs.
When I think of Louis Vuitton, I think of a brand that produces timeless pieces of designer luxury that transcend these concepts of fads. I think of classic photoshoots of Audrey Hepburn and her speedy. I think of Twiggy and her papillon. Those images could just as easily be used today and no one would suspect it from being old. To give you an idea of what I'm talking about here are just some of the cases that Louis Vuitton has created over the years, whose longevity lasted almost as long as the devices they protected:
Via GQ
Mythbusters Fire off a Leather Monogram Cannon
Friday, April 16th, 2010
Let's just hope the LVMH attorneys don't learn of this one or we just never know what they'd do. In this episode, the gang attempts to verify an old story of a lighter more mobile version of the iron cannon that was evidently made out of leather. And of course if they were going to be doing some fine craftsmanship with leather, they may as well go luxury. I won't spoil the ending but do you think it'll work? Sorry but the Discovery Channel's website doesn't allow embedding of their videos so click here to watch it on their site.
Latest Louis Vuitton Rodeo dr. window display
Friday, March 19th, 2010Today Louis Vuitton unveiled their latest window display, definitely not going down as their most creative design endeavor yet. Though I still do like to give all those who aren't from around here a glimpse of Rodeo. We share the alley way with them and it's always fun to watch them unload the huge boxes with custom ornaments each time they change their display. As you can tell this version, I guess the boxes werent so huge.
Johnny was Robbed :)
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
I'm just loving the Olympics this year! Are you watching? I can't get enough of US figure skater, Johhny Weir. He's so much fun to watch on the ice... You can tell he's having fun- and that's just a pleasure to behold! Was he robbed last night, or what? 
But he's equally as fun to watch off the ice! Always drama!
Anyway, I remembered this article that I read a long time ago about what a Fashionnphile he is! It talks about the Louis Vuitton bag he's carrying- with his Gucci change purse, Louis Vuitton camera case and Balenciaga wallet inside. It's a fun read!
Love the Louis Vuitton black monogram denim shawl he's wearing in the picture above- and we've got a pre-owned authentic Louis Vuitton monogram shawl that looks very similar on our website right now for about $50 less than retail. Take a look!
Classying it up at the Apple Tablet Event
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010When I think if the hordes of people that make their annual pilgrimage to the Apple unveiling events, I usually imagine the kids recently dropped off by their moms, killing time playing with magic cards and discussing the latest strategy in World of Warcraft. While watching the live announcement today on Gizmodo, as an admitted Mac geek myself, I saw this image of this cute girl sporting her Louis Vuitton Watercolor Speedy. I'm glad she took this opportunity to class up the place. Via Gizmodo
Bid on our Handbags for Haiti
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
It's hard to know what to do right now- the images we see on TV and the internet of the devastation in Haiti are just heart wrenching.
We thought we'd start out by donating a bag- the Louis Vuitton Monogram Vertical Lockit that we just listed on eBay 100% to the American Red Cross. We're also donating 10% of every other bag that we've listed on eBay (think Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel, Bottega Veneta...) this week to the American Red Cross.
We're doing it on eBay, cause they've got a program where they automatically take those funds- and we don't have to worry about the logistics of getting the money to the right people. The American Red Cross automatically gets the money at the close of the auctions.
Keep watching our blog- cause I'm going to be adding more information on how you can help out. We'll be listing items free of charge (we charge no commission- keep no funds) if you have a luxury pre-owned bag you'd like to donate to the cause....
Louis Vuitton’s Caged Canvas
Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Love the window display at the Louis Vuitton boutique around the corner- on Rodeo Drive! I love the creativity behind these displays. They always make me think of the part of the Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton documentary where shows some of them put up and being evaluated by- I believe it was Bernard Arnault himself!
Anyway, anything cool up in the windows of the boutiques in your neighborhood? Take a quick pic on your phone and email it over! I'd love to post it!!!
Don’t be a knock-off Nigel!
Thursday, January 7th, 2010How'd I miss this cute little video from Ratatouille!
Remy says, "No, no, no, no, no... Don't be a knock-off Nigel. Why settle for second best, when you can have the real thing!"
Such a wise little rat! And it so relates to everything: not just pirated DVDs, but handbags as well. It's a good reminder that you can carry the real thing.
There was a head's up in the New York Post yesterday that there's a real problem with Fake Hermes Birkin's popping up all over the city. It warned:
"Attention, fashionistas: New York is on fake Birkin alert! There's been a sudden influx of faux Hermes Birkin bags around the city, popping up especially on subways and buses."
Ladies & Gents, I know the recession has hit hard, but there's no need to settle. If you love Hermes or Louis Vuitton, or Chanel, or Gucci- whatever... you don't have to spend full retail to get it- but don't carry a fake. If you want a deal- get it second hand. Sure, we'd TOTALLY LOVE IT if you bought it from Fashionphile- but if not, search other reputable sellers, on eBay or the web.
Just be careful, and get the real deal!
“Can I give you a hand, Louis?”
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
Ha! Love the look Amy Adams gives Matthew Goode when she explains to him, "it's a... Vuitton". Classic! Gotta see Leap Year- Ireland is amazing and Amy's too cute! Can't wait!
