Feature Bag #26: Cuir Soana Sac Plat

its been a little over two years since my last a feature bag post. not for lack of bags but for lack of time (and quite honestly, a waning interest – i can't be bothered).

but anyway, today i present to you my Soana Sac Plat in marron (dark brown):

from the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2007 Runway collection designed by Paul Helbers.

here's the bag as seen during the presentation in Paris:

constructed out of highly durable and rather unusual kangaroo skin, the Soana leather made its debut during this collection and has since made a reappearance in the S/S 2008 menswear show and the recently concluded F/W 2012 Women's RTW extravaganza patchworked into skirts and coats.

here are a couple of detail shots of the bag including the blind stamped branding, contrast stitched 'Geometric V' motif, polished golden hardware….

… micro monogrammed cotton lining and brass plaque label.

and here it is with brother, the transmogrifying Soana Sacoche:

my Soana Sac Plat has been my go-to bag when i need to just chuck everything in for a quick getaway

it's gotta be LoVe =]

papercuts: LV Men’s Pre-Collection 2012 Accessories

iLike:

a selection available in stores now =]

Louis Vuitton Architecture and Interiors book

here's another beautifully crafted tome to add to the growing LV library:

"An exploration of the dynamic and innovative architecture and interiors commissioned by Louis Vuitton. A prescient advocate of contemporary interiors and architecture, Louis Vuitton continues to encourage innovation and playfulness in the designs of their retail spaces without losing sight of the essence of luxury central to its identity. This process of designing places to display high-style objects has created a new venue for cutting-edge architecture and transformed city streetscapes.

This exploration of Louis Vuitton’s international stores, as well as industrial sites and unrealized projects, includes interviews with some of today’s most talented architects and designers who discuss the beautiful and complex structures they have produced in collaboration with Louis Vuitton. This book examines the physical aspects of these buildings as well as the ideas that went into their composition.

Acting as both a backdrop for luxurious retail goods and the physical manifestation of the brand, these spaces are a genre unto themselves that invite exploration. With luxurious finishes and unexpected textures, these fantastic buildings represent the intersection of fashion and interior design. The book includes interviews with Jun Aoki, Peter Marino, Christian de Portzamparc, David McNulty, and Christian Reyne."
(Rizzoli)

the special edition print run will come with a choice of three different embossed slip cases: Champs Elysées (gold), LV Architecture (silver) and Damier (bronze) 

sold exclusively in Louis Vuitton boutiques and online at www.louisvuitton.com while a hard cover edition – sans fancy slip case – will also be available for general release:

Louis Vuitton: Architecture and Interiors
text by Frederic Edelmann, Ian Luna, Rafael Magrou and Mohsen Mostafavi, contribution by Jun Aoki
published by Rizzoli

in stores October 2011

LoVe, instantaneous

"All that we see or seem
Is but a dream within a dream."

Edgar Allan Poe

Louis Vuitton Sellier Dragonne men’s clutch in black crocodile skin with rhodium hardware.

unsurprisingly, this special order piece carries a hefty price tag @_@

in dreams this shall remain.

*le sigh*

perfect fit: the LV Damier Graphite iPad case

i was given first dibs for the Louis Vuitton Damier Graphite iPad case at my local LV boutique:

quickly snapped it up when i sensed someone circling while i was inspecting it. (no iPad case for you! he he…)

since i don’t own an iPad (i have yet to find a need for it), it was my intention to give it to my dad as one of his Christmas presents this year. and i do feel quite pleased with myself that i did =]

twitpic: dear Santa,

i’d like to think that i’ve been a fairly good boy all year. so this Christmas, all i want is the Damier Carbone Keepall

this could possibly ensure that i will behave for the rest of the new year too.

love,

dD

twitpic: ’tis the season

Christmas party invites are trickling in.

LV ‘Festival of Lights’ at Chadstone arrived this week. =]

LV Damier Carbone Keepall

Louis Vuitton is once again at the forefront of modern & innovative luxury travel.

ultralight, flexible and virtually indestructible, the Damier Carbone Keepall 45 is made from recyclable carbon fibre woven into a unique jacquard fabric and trimmed with black calfskin and palladium hardware. design, tradition and technology all rolled into one pretty cool city bag.

part of the LV Men’s Pre Collection for Spring 2011, in stores this month.

www.louisvuitton.com

ilLVstrated iii

here’s a couple of vintage Louis Vuitton adverts gleaned from the 100 Legendary Trunks book.

in 1858, M. Louis Vuitton revolutionized the trunk industry by creating the 1st flat top trunk. the image above illustrates the advantage of this stackable innovation and that the company embraces modernity.

a straightforward advert showing one of the earliest trunks in striped trianon canvas which predates the now classic LV monogram (used continuously since 1896) and the earlier checkered Damier pattern from 1888 (relaunched in 1996).

this book is a treasure trove of Vuittonalia, i hope to receive my own copy very soon =D

twitpics: Sydney loot

undeterred by the rain, hunger pangs notwithstanding:

in line with their Diwali themed window display, the Indian inspired gift card is LV’s nicest to date.

i think im done shopping this weekend =]