The newest addition to the Speedy family is the wonderful Watercolor version of the House's icon. Slated to be released for Spring-Summer 2008, this will surely delight seasoned Speedy collectors and Vuitton newbies alike. There's a $3000 one that has exotic materials for its handles but a $1100 version with vachetta is also being produced for the budget conscious. I read somewhere the exact color palette that makes this Speedy special but I have yet to find it. I'll keep y'all posted. Waitlist today at your local boutique! Photo: bagaholicboy
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Watercolor Speedy
The newest addition to the Speedy family is the wonderful Watercolor version of the House's icon. Slated to be released for Spring-Summer 2008, this will surely delight seasoned Speedy collectors and Vuitton newbies alike. There's a $3000 one that has exotic materials for its handles but a $1100 version with vachetta is also being produced for the budget conscious. I read somewhere the exact color palette that makes this Speedy special but I have yet to find it. I'll keep y'all posted. Waitlist today at your local boutique! Photo: bagaholicboy
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Turenne
Sifting through eluxury, I found this cute shoulder bag called Turenne in epi leather. The adjustable shoulder straps won me over, though it seems a bit snug inside. But, I LVoe, LVoe engraved rivets and those are the kinds of detailing that I look for. I can't wait to see it in real life. Maybe it's time to make a quick jaunt to the boutique. GM priced at $1300; PM $1140. Visit eluxury.com.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My friend Susanne just sent me this photo of her mom's luggage. Thanks, Anak! LVoe it!!!
Monday, December 31, 2007
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Making of Spring-Summer Campaign 2008
Click here (www.louisvuitton.com) to watch it. Natalia Vodianova, Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Stephanie Seymour, Eva Herzigova & Angela Lindvall.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Monday, December 24, 2007
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Philippine Showbiz Politicking
I have really not been following the scandal surrounding Piolo Pascual and Sam Milby, two Filipino matinee idols allegedly having a LVoe relationship. Jeff practically swoons over the 
both of them. I should keep tabs on it, after all, the defendant in this case is none other than Angel's mom, Miss Lolit Solis. I only catch snippets from my not-so-updated friend. So when she showed me this recent photo of her mom together with Sam and Piolo's lawyer who by chance is sporting a Damier Speedy, I knew that I had to follow this case more closely. For all of you who are not familiar with P&S, I've also attached a pic of them. Not sure if it's a photoshop since they are locked in a man handheld. For full Tagalog article by Jojo Gabinete click here.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Man Bag Epic Continues...
It seems that Vuitton is really targeting its male clientele. A few weeks ago I posted the Utah Kiowa tote from their holiday catalog and instantly fell in LVoe when I saw it in real life. Clearly it is trying to define how Americans perceive the man bag. It looks like a shopper tote but the sportish, old Western straps give it that masculine look. I adore Utah leather because of the way it feels and the hardware is finished to perfection. Discreet that does not scream LV but it does say that one has style. $1940 www.louisvuitton.com
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Exactly my sentiments
I saw the Damier Lune Cabas today in real life and what do you know, my co-blogger bagaholicboy from Singapore had the same reaction as I did. Click here for his post. I felt that the nouveau design was fantastic but the fabric material just didn't do it for me. The suede handles will probably worry me to death and the lining just fell flat. I did LVoe the burnished finish of the Vuitton plate inside though, but even so, it just didn't grab me. To top it all off, my SA was not interested in showcasing the piece but was more into my non-LV bag that I had with me today. She ran her hands onto my quilted, luxurious lining and said: "Lemme just feel another bag other than LV." Hahahaha, I left with a skip in my gait. $1420 www.louisvuitton.com
The Vibrant Palette of Richard Prince
I could see that this collection will not be so popular among the masses but you got to hand it to Marc for once again collaborating with an artiste. It gives the brand that edginess that is lacking in the core collection and presents LV in a different light. I'm not sure yet if I will partake of this line since other preoccupations are underfoot. Coming in Spring-Summer 2008. Photos taken from seahorseinstripes (tPF).
Monday, December 17, 2007
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Musings on the Murse
Last Hannukah dinner at Jeff's ancestral home, his 7 year old niece suddenly picks up my Macau clutch and asks me if it were mine. I answered in the affirmitive and then began a series of sing-song teasings: "Francis has a purse!" End of story. Last night, Jeff was watching the third season of The Wire wherein one of the agents in a covert operation was required to carry a similar looking clutch to make him look more European. The detective's response: "What the F##K is that?". Why are Americans so averse with a carrying bag? Granted that I am an extreme in my choice of LVs since I don't care about conforming to what society dictates. Isn't it time that all of you wisen up and realize that carrying a bag or clutch does not dictate what your proclivities are? Photo: David Beckham
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Spring/Summer Tote
Up for your perusal is this Neverfullesque spring/summer bag designed in collaboration with the artist Richard Price. I LVoe the bold print of the monogram against the smaller and subtler lining that is peeping out. Also, the convenience of adjustable straps is a big plus. I wonder what the price point would be for this wonderful seasonal...Photo credit: princesscathryn
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