First LVook: Beaubourg Sac de Sport

At first, when I saw this at Excess Baggage, Mr. Deluxe Duck's blog, I thought it was a Beaubourg Papillon. As it turns out, it is a Beaubourg Sac de Sport that is soon coming out. Having the Beaubourg's handles, it has virtually no vache leather since only a sliver is peeking out as a detail. Check out the Beaubourg here. I really LVoe it!!!

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From Spain with LVoe

Hi Francis!!!!! Lvoe, Lvoe, Lvoe!!!! I am celebrating the 125th anniversary of Damier as well!!!! My friend I want to show you my Christmas present!!!!!! My new LV Beaubourg Damier. I was for a long time thinking about if I should or not to buy it, and definitvely I have decided... to buy it!!!! It comes right now!!! I am soooooo happy and I need it to share with you. Photo wearing comming soon, I swear!!!!!  Francis the Beaubourg is to die for absolutely, don´t to think so????

Wow. Congratulations on your new Damier Beaubourg.  This is my favourite bag in terms of style and functionality and I use mine for work a lot.  But what made me happy is that you have decided to share photos of your LVoely LV with YOU in it! Your smile shows how much you LVoe your latest acquisition.  Plus, I  LVoe the mirror shot because it looks like you were inspired by Marc Jacobs vision of the Spring 2013 runway show.  Muchisimas gracias, Cristian!  LVoe, LVoe, LVoe it!!!

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From Nice with LVoe

I really enjoy it when my readers send me pics of their LV's. So keep 'em coming!!! Geo from Nice, France has just sent me his latest addition and that is the Beaubourg in Damier. But not only did he send me a pic of the said piece, but he included his other collections as well and used it as a backdrop. Feautured are his Monogram Bisten 50, Nomade Briefcase, first-generation Faux Semblant lunettes from 2006 and Zippy Epi Wallet. Quite an impressive family and congratulations on your new Beaubourg. Thanks for sharing. LVoe it!!!

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Rainy Day for my Beaubourg

After almost three years of my Beaubourg serving as my go-to bag, I finally allowed myself to deliberately walk in the rain with it. I used to excuse accidental rainfall but today, I decided to just stop fussing! It's very liberating...

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I can't get enough of the Beaubourg

Soon to be released in the US (June 1), I can't wait to get my hands on the Beaubourg. Unfortunately, the UK will also be getting it at the same time, and I was planning to purchase it there as my souvenir from New Bond Street. Japan and Hawaii have it already and Asia will receive it on May 1st. Hmmmphhh...I may need to make a lot of international calls in the next few days.

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First LVook: Beaubourg Messenger

Again, from Deluxe Duck's blog, the Beaubourg Messenger. The characteristic sliver of vache leather can barely be seen in this photo but Louis Vuitton is definitely creating a collection from the success of its predecessor. LVoe it!!!

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Louis Vuitton Beaubourg

It's still quite early here in Virginia. The ground is wet from the night's rain. The birds are chirping outside. Piolo just finished his breakfast. And the Japanese Vuitton website has a new tote!!! It's called the Beaubourg. This unisex bag is a must have for those short trips to the bookstore for a cup of coffee. I have decided that this will be my New Bond Street LV.

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From Richard with LVoe

 Hi Francis,

Just want to say I have been reading your blog for a long time and I'm a fan.I finally decided to buy my very first LV bag when I stopped by LV Elements in Hong Kong coming from rig work. Your blog helped me a lot on deciding which one to get. I chose the Beaubourg Cabas in Monogram same as yours. I truly am happy with it! I find it very functional yet full of style! Thanks so much and more power, Hopefully this is just the first of many more to come!

Attached here is a picture of my bag and me with it when I attended the Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2012 last May.

More power to your blog and keep posting!

Warm Regards,

RICHARD

The Beaubourg is definitely one of my favourite LVs.  Thanks for sending your photo!  LVoe it!!!

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Aloha to my new Beaubourg!

I just got my new Beaubourg from Hawaii today and I truly LVoe it! It's basically like any other north-south tote but with a zippered safety compartment. Ample space to hold lots of stuff and can expand quite a bit. What truly amazes me about this bag is the attention paid to the alignment of the monogram flowers. Beautifully hand-crafted. I can't wait to use it for my upcoming trip! Oh by the way, that's Angel's new Menthe Tahitienne GM.

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LVoe Shack

Arjay with his Beaubourg. Visit his blog at arjaysjourney.blogspot.com.

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Our Murakami Expedition

Brooklyn Museum's Façade Waiting for the Museum to open. We left at 5:30 AM and got there at around 10:30. Left entrance sentinel Takashi Murakami's towering creation that greets visitors as they enter. Floating inflatable DOB Late 19th century sculpture that is incongrous with Murakami's oeuvre. Filipinos admixed with Murakami creatures. My favorite of Murakami's Pensive ad for the Beaubourg

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What have I missed...?

In the week that I was out on holiday, I believe a new Damier Geant Messager came out along with the much awaited Beaubourg! Visit www.louisvuitton.com.

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The Beaubourg

US Priced at $835. Visit www.louisvuitton.com.

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Discontinued Pieces: Sac Flanerie

Spending 5 days in Miami without a trustee ol' shoulder bag was a difficult situation to be in. My That's LVoe tote can only hold as much and sometimes you just need a bag that you can go anywhere without worries, such as the Beaubourg or my Compagnon. Secretly, I was jealous of Arjay's Horizontal Lockit because it holds a ton! So, I decided to feature for my next Discontinued Piece, the Sac Flanerie. Produced in only two sizes, 45 and 50, this ample luggage piece can be used as a huge tote for those I-just-want-to-throw-stuff-in bags. I LVoe the way how the vachette hugs and supports the bottom creating a perpendicular design. I called 1-866 to figure out when it was discontinued and was informed that it was around late nineties or early 2000. LVoe it really and too bad that it's no longer available.

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Trip to LV

Jerome wanted to touch, feel and peruse the Monogram Zippy Organizer to match his upcoming Beaubourg purchase. So despite the inclement weather, we decided to take a jaunt to LV. We then proceeded to deliberate on the pros and cons of the piece over coffee. The verdict -- Zippy would be the perfect choice for the Beau! Visit www.louisvuitton.com

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Pages from the new catalogue

Visit www.louisvuitton.com Alma and Pegase in Violette Vernis Beaubourg in Toile Damier Arjay, this one's a classic! Kiowa in Utah leather Limelight Clutch (Jerome, Jerome, Jerome) I LVoe this new Damier Géant Eole with the brown leather trim! And of course, the pièce de résistance, the Lockit in crocodile Photos by Sofia Sanchez & Mauro Mongiello

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It's such a LVoely day!

I couldn't resist taking my Beaubourg out.

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From Melissa with LVoe

Melissa from Maynila wanted to share with us her new Monogram Neverfull. She also has the Damier (see previous post) but is now debating on whether to get the Beaubourg or Batignolles. I advised her that you can't go wrong with either. They are both functional and convenient shoulder bags. Thanks for sending the photo in, M. LVoe it!!!

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Arjay's dilemma

Montorgueil or Beaubourg?! Let's help him so please cast your votes!

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Wednesday Workshop

I thought that I would never see the day that I would actually do this. But due to last weekend's unexpected rain, my Beaubourg acquired a few droplet stains. I have been trying to live with it for the past few days, but the OCD got the better of me and I ended up deciding that I should just stain my LV on purpose...with water. I should have used Evian but I couldn't stand it any longer, so I took a cup from the tap and started applying it with Da Vinci-like strokes. Now the sliver of vache is evenly honey brown. LVoe it!!!

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