The Material Boy #435

Below: been a long time since I covet something from Louis Vuitton... this Monogram Impression Sac Weekend is now haunting me! Love the subtle monogram and moss green tones...

Below: Comes in a messenger bag style (Monogram Impression Besace, Price USD1460) as well, but I am not a fan, still prefer the sac weekend...

Below: The 2 bags as seen on the LV's SS2011 mens collection runway... the besace is huge!

Louis Vuitton Monogram Impression Sac Weekend

I am not usually a fan of Louis Vuitton. I was apalled by their sneaky acquisition of Hermés stakes, and I am not interested in their overtly brash monogram bags which is seen on practically everyone!

But this Spring Summer 2011 season, I can't seem to get this bag out of my mind: Meet Louis Vuitton Monogram Impression Sac Weekend! Crafted from denim fabric (treated and woven to give a vintage appearance) and leather accents... the colour of moss green and grey is to die for!

I seriously will not mind carrying these around on weekend trips...smart, masculine, luxurious, I can give myself all the reasons in the world to get this bag. Except of course, the exorbitant pricing puts me at bay... USD 2520?!?!?! I need Sugar Daddies!

But I love the bag.

Below: Watch these video clips featuring artist and tattooist Scott Campbell with all those LV SS2011 gorgeous pieces... I am envious!

Below: This 2nd clip has the sac weekend hanging on the rack in the design studio while Scott sketches! Love the bag...

Source: Louis Vuitton

My MANy Bags Trendspotting #149

Below: Anyone for furry 'bag friends'? Céline's Pre-Fall 2011 collection sees abundance of these furry bag charms hooked onto those delectable bags and clutches... I am already wishlisting it, have you?

Below: A touch of winter luxe on any bags, even small clutches! Me like!

Below: Céline's neutral shades in Black or whites are perfect to accent the colours in her pre-fall 2011 collection. Fur goes so well with tweeds, plaids and wools...

Below: I am definitely getting one to hook on to the clutches come next Fall Winter 2011...

A Tale Of The Furry Tails...

Over the past few seasons I have noticed the rise of the 'furry tail' bag charms in fashion. Often than not, they become highly coveted 'pets'... a cuddly companion to accompany your beloved arm candies. These 'touch-inducing' bag accessory can be traced all the way back to Fall Winter 2007 (all thanks to Gucci's Frida Giannini) as a smaller version endearingly hooked onto the bags at Gucci's Fall Winter 2007 mens collection. What a touch of winter luxe that sends me all the way to Paris to hunt one down for myself.

Below: I first notice our 'furry friends' debuting in Gucci's Fall Winter 2007 mens collection... smaller in size and in shades of brown to mimick the 'tails' of the racoon...

Fast forward to Spring Summer 2010, the full glory of these furry tails exploded into fashion stardom (not to mention collector's frenzy) with Louis Vuitton's multi-coloured and 'bank account' draining versions, bigger and better! I hear many were disappointed as these LV furry tails were some of the hardest to track down then. Demand was overwhelming despite their astronomical price tags.

Below: Louis Vuitton took these little 'furry cuties' to fashion stardom in Spring Summer 2010, multiplying them in size, splashing them in hot pinks and greens! Everyone wants them!

If anyone misses out on these charming furries, Fret not...

There is light at the end of the 'fashion tunnel'... Our furry tail friends are back with another 'season of vengeance'. Thanks to Phoebe Philo who proposes these furry bag charms as a key accessory for her Céline Pre-fall 2011 collection. A must-have in the collection that is seen on every look, fashionably attached to Céline's delectable clutches and bags. Call it a new level of minimalist luxe. I adore her black and white pared down interpretations.

I am signing up for one right this moment... anyone else joining me?:-P Winter 2011 please come fast!!!

Source: Style, Céline

My MANy Bags Trendspotting #138

Below: Céline's luggage tote is one hot bag as seen on the hands of models...such as Fei Fei Sun (Love her look with that silky 'camo' green pants! From Dries Van Noten Fall Winter 2010)...

Below: Lisanne de Jong is also a fan of the Céline Luggage Tote! A smart all black ensemble with a spot of leopard (Alexander Wang shoes) !

Below: Jac Jagaciak also toting the now highly sought after Céline Luggage Tote! Look at the amount she is packing, this is one tough bag for sure:-)

Below: The Envelope Luggage Tote with a front envelope design is even more gorgeous, especially in an outstanding rouge colour:-)

Below: Alana Zimmer with one of the most iconic bags of all time, Balenciaga's Work bag!

Below: A Chanel Classic Flap bag can do no girl wrong... Jac again looking stunning with her Chanel!


Below: Anyone for Fendi's Classico Bag? Love the shoulder bag/clutch look with a handy top handle. Anna Della Russo carries one as well!

Below: Another of my favourite bag, the Givenchy Pandora Bag adds a tough chic look on skinny jeans and leather!

Below: Liu Wen looking casually fabulous with her Louis Vuitton Sophia Coppola Bag...

Below: I am somehow mysteriously drawn to this 3.1 Phillip Lim leopard print tote... the quilted detailing is simply amazing! (Available at 3.1 Phillip Lim boutique at Hilton Hotel, Singapore, approx. SGD990)

What's Your Bag?

Here's another lot of pics, mostly modelled by 'models off duty' carrying some of the hottest bags that many women (and even men!) covet. Which one are you carrying and which one is next on your shopping list?

Source: Stockholm Streetstyle, Altamira, Wayne Tippetts, Style Sightings

Louis Vuitton Spring 2011: Paris Fashion Week

Wow wow wow. Marc Jacobs' Spring collection for Louis Vuitton is one dazzling Far East meets 1970's glam pajama party! The sleek silhouettes in shimmering fabrics and dazzling colors are divine, and I love how the lace tops and bottoms feature the LV motif. This collection might scream more Marc Jacobs II than Louis Vuitton, but nevertheless it's a delicious parade of eye candy featuring some must-have pieces come next Spring...


























Images courtesy of Style.com

Louis Vuitton Fall 2010 Campaign

It is Louis Vuitton's Fall 2010 campaign, featuring top models Christy Turlington, Karen Elson, and Natalia Vodianova, which perfectly sums up the retro lady-like feeling of Fall. Photographed by Steven Meisel, legendary model Christy Turlington looks flawless, divine, and absolutely polished to perfection, not to mention ageless (genetic beauty aside, airbrushing will do that). And Karen Elson's perfectly sculpted red ponytail is so darn perfect and shiny, I can't stop staring at it!









Image source: FGR