I often ask myself when I visit the boutiques if the Multicolore line is still popular. I don't mean any offense to anybody but it seems a little dated to me. But since LV has released yet a new style called the Sharleen, I guess it still has its market. Decorated with feminine bows and pleats, it really draws on Murakami's playfulness. I see that the tedious silk screening still comands a hefty price of $2820 for the GM and $2520 for the PM. What dy'all think?

About a month ago, Julia sent me this when she visited her local Maison (Thanks, J):

I didn't know what they were then, but I knew that they were definitely part of the collection of the Alligator Bowling bag that I saw in Manila. Called the Monogramissime , the pieces combine the iconic Monogram canvas with exotic skins particularly python and alligator creating a truly glamourous bag. At £4000 a pop, they are only available in stores. LVoe it!!!
Bordeaux
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I went home for the Holidays in the Philippines and busy with family and friends. But when I received this e-mail from Maggie, I knew I just had to post it. Presenting, the new Epi Colours! Thanks, M! Happy New Year to All!!! LVoe it!!!

I just happened to be in the mall today with Arjay and Liz when we decided to pop in our local boutique. I wasn't really expecting much but lo and behold, someone was LVooking at the New Lockit. I never really understood the expensive price point ($2840 I think for an MM) until I opened the bag. What greeted me was luscious goat leather in sumptuous bordeaux. Now that explained a lot! The MM had an "open pocket" inside plus the fancy pull tab taken from the FW's Fascination Lockit, only to have the resin replaced with vache leather. The piece was amazing!



Next we saw two of the Cruise 2012 Collection pieces. The Perforated Saumur going for around upper $2K and the Pochette with its encased mirror inside ($1250). The canvas was lined in alcantara just like the collection from Spring Summer 2006. The Saumur was more practical but the clutch was really LVoely. The vache leather is also oxidized so it has that patina LVook.


I just added this shot to include the amazing table that the bags were sitting on as well as the side view of the double compartment Saumur.

Pardon the blurry snapshot of me and Arjay. It must've been the martinis we were enjoying! LVoe, LVoe, LVoe it!!!

Christmas is just around the corner and the new LVook of the Monogram Lockit is now making the rounds in boutiques worldwide. As for the US, it is slated to be released this month with no definite date yet. Prices for PM, MM and GM are $2500, $2800 and $3140, respectively. LVoe it!!!

Well folks! I went to see for myself the Rayures today only to be informed by the store that the release date has been pushed back to December. No exact date as of yet so that's kinda weird. The collection is already in store but the SA said that they got in trouble for showing it yesterday to a customer. So here's the LVook-See pic from last week.

Well, it's that time of year when the cold weather makes you want to take a vacation where the climate is a little bit more favorable and fashion house's start to release the Cruise pieces that come with such fantasy. Heading up the pack for Louis Vuitton is the Monogram Rayures Collection that is slated to be released this November 15. Basically, it's Monogram Canvas with a twist which in this case, are cream stripes. The collection is confined to the Noe and Neverfull in terms of bags and it's matching Insolite wallet. The Noe will be $1800, the petit version, $1440. The Neverfull will have an extra-large going for $1750 and the GM for $1330, the MM and PM, of course a bit lower. I LVoe this take on the Monogram and can't wait to see it in real life!

My boutique invited me yesterday to have LVook-See of the Fall Winter bags that are slated to be released this November 1st but are now pushed back to November 15th. It must be a marketing ploy to catch the wave of Holiday shoppers since I noticed even the Speedy 30 is out of stock on line. Also, rumour has it that LV is planning to change the label "made in USA" for those that come from the San Dimas Factory. Apparently they found a loophole to skirt putting the label on. I guess the US will now be exporting LV to meet the worldwide demand and as most of you know, the rest of the world particularly Asia and Europe prefer the "made in France" pieces. They are all the same in terms of quality anyways so I dunno what the big deal is. Hmmm....well, let's wait and see if it's really going to happen....In any case, shall we LVook at the bags?
The first one they took out was the Olympe from the High End Collection. This is not the first time that LV has created a canvas and leather combo but what I noticed is that the canvas was so soft and supple that it feels like leather. I was truly amazed by this. The bag has three compartments with a middle zipper. I found the flap cumbersome but it can easily be folded inside to make the bag "open". Between the two, I prefer the Bordeaux but it would have been fabulous in black. I initially thought this was a seasonal line but apparently the LVook book says its permanent so maybe they will release it in other colours.

The detailing is very LV especially the locks.
The vache zippered compartment in the back as well the the tabs in the closure was a little bit incongruent with the rest of the design but I guess that it's LV's signature leather so it works.
The next reveal was the Artsy in its new colour Aubergine. By happenstance, I was carrying my old Onatah also in Aubergine but Artsy's colour was flatter and matte as opposed to the pop that my Onatah has.
What impressed me the most is the new Empreinte Citadine GM. I am totally in LVoe with this bag!!!! It comes in Etoupe, Orange and this Midnight Bleu colour that was really, really, really nice. The straps were comfy and the compartment was deep. Also, it came with a small pochette that is detachable. Sigh....*Francis*, I told myself...only one bag a season, walk away since it's part of the permanent line, stop touching the bag, stop playing with it, stop sniffing it...sigh. I am in LVoe!

It's not often that I wander into the shoe section of Louis Vuitton and the sneaker boots immediately caught my eye. Featured here are three wonderful examples that women (and men) should go gaga for this coming winter. Enjoy!

Punchy Sneaker Boot in Glitter $690
Medley Sneaker Boot $865

Medley Sneaker Boot in Leather and Fur $916

Eeeeeekkkk...they have arrived...but not available 'til November 1st. Thanks, M! UPDATE: Release date pushed back to November 15.

Louis Vuitton presents this season seven LVooks that define the Vuitton style. Icons that adapts to its wearer in whatever situation she might find herself in whether day or night. Bag wise, take note of the new interpretation of the Lockit. Scroll down to the end to enjoy the "making video". Photos by Paul Empson;
Illustrations by Garance Dore;
Model: Iselin Steiro; Source: style rumor


The Stephen Sprouse Mac



The Essential Travel Kit








The Indispensable Perfecto








The Leather Tregging








The Must Have Cardigan



The Perfect Parka



The True Fit 5 Pockets Jean

Ever since Takashi Murakami created the Multicolore line back in 2003, the Iconic Speedy has always been in the size 30. Well now, Louis Vuitton has released the popular bag in 40cm for all you big bag LVoers out there. Priced at $2780, they are now available in store. LVoe it!!!

Photo: inquirer Crafted out of Epi Electric, this new line of structured bags seemed to be a nod to the bygone era when women preferred a more polished LVook. "Mad Men" comes to mind for me with the Sevigne.

The Fetish Cap as designed by Marc Jacobs for this Fall Winter has been making its rounds on magazine covers worldwide. Inspired by the 1974 Italian Film, Il Portiere di notte (The Night Porter) that depicts a sadomasochistic relationship between a former Nazi SS officer and a concentration camp survivor, I think that women are drawn to it because of the not so subtle implication of naughtiness. To answer your question, Hydie, no I don't have one :0) but thanks for the article link! LVoe it!!!