1889 Ostrich
1900 Lady with a wagon
1900 Lady
1920 Chinese Caddies
1920 Musical Elephant
1930 Steamer Boat
1930 Porter
1935 Aeroplane
1935 Sea Plane
1940 Lilliputian Robot
1950 Boat with Couple
1950 Space Conqueror Robot
Photos from Louis Vuitton
I always consider Monsieur Louis' birthday as a special day. He was born on August 4, 1821 so that's 189 years of LVoe!
I still do not know the release names of these absolutely adorable Monogram Vernis print wallets, a re-interpretation of the pochette. The dominant colours though are the recently released Rouge Fauviste and the relatively older Rose Florentine. The pochette wallet now called Sarah was my first wallet from LV and I have since then stuck to that style. These highly stylized prints are making me hold off on my planned late summer purchases. LVoe, LVoe, LVoe it!!!
Photos: www.louisvuitton.com.
Photos from www.louisvuitton.com.
American R & B artist Omarian wearing an LV Initiales Monogram Belt. I LVoe, LVoe this photo!!!
Also making an appearance in boutiques is the Wilshire (GM 16.7" x 12.4" x 5.5" and MM 14.1" x 10.6" x 4.9"). A structured tote that is large enough to carry a laptop or netbook, the Wilshire has an open top with a dock clip closure, pretty similar to the now iconic Neverfull. For now, it appears that the GM is only available in Amarante while the MM has Rouge Fauviste, Gris Art Deco and Amarante. Rouge Fauviste for the GM will be available around September. Check it out at www.louisvuitton.com for $1615 and $1220. LVoe it!!!
The latest addition to the Monogram Vernis Collection is the Pershing Clutch. Simple yet sophisticated, the Pershing comes in two sizes GM (13.4" x 8.5") and PM (10.2" x 6.7") and in two colours, Amarante (below) and the much awaited Rouge Fauviste (above), a cross between (Pomme d'Amour and Amarante). The piece has credit card slots in the interior and is perfect for the little essentials. $535 for the PM; $685 for the GM; available at www.louisvuitton.com.
LVook at all that leather, boyz! The Cabas Briska is part of the Men's Fall Winter 2010 2011 Line-up. Briska leather is being released this season and from the photo, I could tell that it would be scrumptious. I could almost smell and feel the buttery skin. Of course, with all that animal hide comes a hefty price tag of $3550. Knowing Vuitton, I'm sure it's all worth LVoe it!!!
I was at a club this weekend and saw this vid of “Just Be Good to Green” and instantly recognized the Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall cape-coat on Lily Allen. I know that Kate Hudson was seen twice back in April wearing it, but doesn't it look a tad bit matronly? I guess I have to see it in real life to appreciate it. Who knows, I might end up LVoein' it?!
Illustrious Photographer Todd Selby of theselby.com in his East Village Studio. Mr. Selby collaborated with Louis Vuitton's "The Journey of a man's wardrobe" for Fall Winter 2010 2011. The Mon Monogram pieces in the background were a gift from the company. Photo credit: The New York Times
Snapshots of Saturday's Morning Brunch 
Hmmmm...Busboys and Poet's signature Neptune (crabcakes and Benedict)!!!
Even though we are dead smack in the heat of summer, I LVook forward to what LV has in store for us in the Fall, particularly the accesories. The Columbian Beret is one such example. Sporting stripes that evokes collegiate wear, the 100% wool would be perfect to ward off autumn's blustery wind. Gris, Cassis and Red are the colour choices so take your pick! LVoe, LVoe, LVoe it!!! $325 at www.louisvuitton.com.
I believe in Art and its free expression, but being an ardent devotee of the Blessed Mother, the Vuitton Madonna is kind of hard to take for me. Artist, Francesco De Molfetta, 31 takes an image of Our Lady of Lourdes, and interprets it with her veil being that of the iconic Monogram Canvas. He claims that he created the work "to denounce a society based on the cult of appearance through the use of a brand that represents the search for ephemeral happiness." The biennial is held at Isola del Gran Sasso in the central region of Abruzzo. I think he's just going for the shock factor...just my 2¢.
One thing that I never leave the house without is my trustee Simple Card Holder. I have my driver's license, debit and train card in it. Add to the fact that it was one of the first LV's that I purchased way back when, it holds a certain sentimental value. But, I am pleased to feature the Neo Card Case from the Macassar Collection. This one can hold three credit cards and a bit of cash or maybe some receipts. The black breaks up the Monograms quite beautifully. $250 at www.louisvuitton.com.
