Not just yet! Beginning July 1st to Dec 31st, Louis Vuitton's 2009 Stephen Sprouse Graffiti & Roses Collection will exclusively be available only at www.louisvuitton.com and the boutique at Soho. Better hurry if you want to get it at your local store.




Photo from Harper's Bazaar

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Only a month has passed since Preview featured Louis Vuitton's Spring Summer 2009 on its front cover with Lucy Torres-Gomez. This month, the cover is graced by Ms. Ruffa Gutierrez with Stephen Sprouse Graffiti pieces framing her perfectly chiseled face. Pick up your copy today at local Philippine bookstores. Stylebible.ph provides the behind the scenes photos.

Arjay's favorite SuperMod carrying the Sofia Coppola clutch. LVoe it!!!

I just LVoe how Minh from Florida titled his photo: Sprousefull. And Sprousefull is he indeed sporting the Tribute shirt. I have seen it on ads and editorials so it's so nice to see it on a real live LVoer (though his pic looks like it jumped out of a magazine). Also, the background he says is his own tribute to the artist. Thanks for sending it in, M. LVoe it!!!

Weeks of waiting paid off when I received the call from my local store Manager that my Graffiti Neverfull in orange was waiting for me. Less than two years ago, I purchased a Neverfull when it first came out but was unhappy with the misalignment of the seams. I returned it but never forgot how wonderful it was. Since then, and after several reincarnations, I have been waiting for the perfect Neverfull to catch my fancy and I finally decided that this is the one! I simply threw my Bag Ban for '09 out the window. The only drawback is that it was not made in the U.S.A. and I wish it was, so as to truly pay tribute to one of America's great contemporary artist. . Oh well, I still LVoe it!!!
Graffiti Neverfull Tribute Bag for Stephen Sprouse, Saks Fifth Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD, March 6, 2009

For all of you LVoers who went to pick up your Neverfulls today! Visit www.louisvuitton.com or eLUXURY.com .

With the Stephen Sprouse Tribute pieces being a hit, LV is recruiting a selection of graffiti artists to take part in the hype. As part of the promotion for the Louis Vuitton book that pays tribute to Sprouse, LV has commissioned another legendary graffiti artist, Skam, to paint an LV mural in Toronto, Canada. LVoe it!!!

No...it's not for a bag collaboration but for a commissioned painting of the letter "S" for the Stephen Sprouse Launch party in San Francisco this month. Take note of the iconic monogram in the background. Learn more about the Victor Reyes here.

Featured in Gaydom's premier periodical, Out Magazine, are the latest Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Collection. With dancing and jumping boys, some of them half naked, the Graffiti is forever emblazoned as the embodiment of young and hip. I think I'll dream in Graffiti tonite! LVoe it!!!
Graffiti sneaker boots
Graffiti leggings in pink and Graffiti sneaker boots
Graffiti leggings in orange and Graffiti sneaker boots

I LVoe how the Sprouse is just peeking through his jacket! Mind you, he used the leggings.

Chuvaness' friend, Cedric, toting the much awaited Graffiti Neverfull. I have been leaning towards the use of shoulder totes lately especially with my much beaten up Beaubourg. I believe that I may need to break my self-imposed 2009 bag ban for this Sprouse. What dy'all think?! Cedric looks fabulous!!! LVoe it!

Neverfull Graffiti though is pushed until March 2.

It was too good to pass up. I just had to get the Sprouse Graffiti tie. It probably dates me but as soon as my SA took it out of the case, I knew that it was perfect for the upcoming wedding I was invited to. LVoe it!!!
Stephen Sprouse Graffiti Tie, January 20, 2009, Mclean, VA

I have a wedding to go to next week so I was thinking of getting a new tie. Lo and behold, I found this slinky number from the Stephen Sprouse Tribute Collection. Made out of woven silk, the punk neckwear is a must have for any Sprouse fan. $195 at www.louisvuitton.com or save on tax at eLUXURY.com

Supermodel Agyness Deyn with her Graffiti Speedy

Hmmm...I don't think I can pull this off. $980 at www.louisvuitton.com.

I know I suggested earlier to stop talking about the Sprouse stuff but I just wanted to share with you all the Vernis Sprouse Rose Alma. I just photoshopped the Rose so this is not an official picture from Vuitton and the size of the Rose might be off. My manager had a booklet that showed the entire collection and the Alma popped right out. There is also a rounde purse to match the bag. Other items that interested me were the silk rose scarf that is currently available and the Graffiti Men's shorts. Really LVoeing this collection. As of today, no price yet for this LVoely Alma but it is estimated at $2500 with a release date sometime in March.

I debated if red shoes were too much for an early Sunday brunch. But seeing all the vibrant colours in the Sprouse collection made me throw caution to the wind and matched them perfectly with my Frame Speedy.

Aris, Enrique et moi!
We capped off our meal at Michael's place for some Three Kings Day orange flavored vodka and cranberry concentrate (aka Cape Cod). ...in the middle of the day???!!!

Since I was in the District, I couldn't cross the river back without stopping by my local boutique only to be greeted by our very own Stephen Sprouse Tribute.

I was about to jump the bandwagon yesterday and forget about my bag ban when I saw the Sprouse Roses. But, I was able to resist the urge especially when my SA talked me out of it. But seeing the lining of the Graffiti Neverfull has broken my resolve again. At $1260, I can't wait for this shabby chic satchel to hit the local boutiques. One thing I don't like though is that usually the Neverfulls are made in the USA. Hmmm...I guess I could make an exception this time since Sprouse was an American. Visit www.louisvuitton.com or wait for it at eLUXURY.com