These pics from www.bagcraze.blogspot.com
reminded me so much of The Vapors' "Turning Japanese" song from the 80's. I've always wondered how this collaboration with Comme des Garçons would pan out. Now, I realize that it fits perfectly with Japanese pop culture (and Apol's. So go na, buy na!). LVoe it!!!

Of all the Comme des Garçons pieces, I was wondering about how does one carry the multi-handled Mini HL Customise. It would seem quite cumbersome to say in the least. Well, this photo from www.chuvaness.com has satisfied my curiosity. Hmmm...Next question is, what can I fit in it? Visit her site for more pics from the opening.

Photos: WWD Yukie Kasuga


The 'pop-up' store in concrete and steel





The Six LV + CDG bags framed in Monogram fixtures




This is me at the opening




My Tita and Tito: Rei Kawakubo, founder of Comme des Garçons and Yves Carcelle, chairman and chief executive of Louis Vuitton

Exclusive to Japan only. Visit www.louisvuitton.com

The six bags. LVoe it!!! Click on Comme des Garçons in Categories to see the prices.

Exclusive to Japan only. Visit www.louisvuitton.com




Mini HL Customise ¥178500 or US$1640


Papillon 26 Customise ¥194250 or US$1784

Exclusive to Japan only. Visit www.louisvuitton.com



Party Bag PM ¥78750 or US$723


Party Bag GM ¥96600 or US$887

Exclusive to Japan only. Visit www.louisvuitton.com


Petit Marceau ¥120750 or US$1100
Sac 2 Poches ¥155400 or US$1427

Visit www.louisvuitton.com.

I wanted to revisit the Comme des Garçons collaboration since it's being released next month. I've always wanted a Papillon especially because the bag was popularized by 60's British fashion icon, Twiggy. Here, she's shown carrying the 19, a size that is still available amidst the big bags of the day. The Comme des Garçons version on the other hand, has creatures hanging from it that makes it super cute! I don't really like things hanging from my bags, but this would be an exception. Remember, these Comme des Garçons pieces will only be available in Japan, to celebrate LV's 30 year presence there.

Photos: Fashionphile et Bagaholicboy

I have been seeing reports about Louis Vuitton celebrating its 30 years in Japan with a collaboration with Comme des Garçons. A transient store will open featuring special pieces born from it. The idea for the project emerged from the memories of Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo. Back in the late 70's, she saw the first Louis Vuitton boutique open in Japan and was fascinated (along with her fellow Japanese) by French craftsmanship, a luxury that at the time, seemed to her unattainable. Three decades later, Kawakubo wanted to revisit her impressions and this is what they came up with:
It's not for the faint of heart and it actually reminds me of a beautiful thangka of Quan Yin:




There will be six bags in total and can only be ordered in person at the Comme des Garçons store in Japan. You will then receive a special certificate along with your bag which will be delivered several months later at an LV of your choosing. Sounds pretty complicated and I LVoe it!!! I just don't know if I LVoe the bags as much!
Lastly, a Speedy and Alma would be available for immediate purchase. Now that's more like it!!! That papillon with animal charms is tite!!! BILLY DEAN!!! Are you going back to Japan?!?! Release Date: September 4, 2007 PS. That's Kawakubo's silhoutte