Paris on my mind

Il n’y a que deux endroits au monde où l’on puisse vivre heureux:  chez soi et à Paris.
(There are only two places in the world where we can live happy:  at home and in Paris.)
— Ernest Hemingway

a little trinket i bought since my last visit to the City of Light a few years ago

cast in exquisite 18k yellow gold and studded with nineteen perfect diamonds…

the Eiffel Tower Charm is an iconic symbol of an iconic city

and a precious reminder of the the city i fell in love with.

i shall return one day =)

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 =]

a mean pair of jeans

it has been years since i last bought a pair of denims. i just can't seem to find anything i like.

but this time it's LoVe =]

summer brights

…. with my Tobago shoe bag =]

you can now follow @deluxeduck on Instagram

bag of the day: LV Naxos soft briefcase

Louis Vuitton Porte-Documents Voyage in marine blue Naxos leather =]

l’Espace Culturel Louis Vuitton book

when i put my name down for a copy of the LV Architecture & Interiors book last weekend, i picked this little tome up:

"L'Espace Culturel Louis Vuitton: Landscapes of Contemporary Creation" documents all the exhibitions held at the vast art space atop the Louis Vuitton Maison on the Champs-Elysées in Paris. since its opening in 2006, l'Espace Culturel Louis Vuitton has produced and shown artwork of over 150 select individuals with the aim of promoting creativity and contemporary art to an eclectic audience.

exclusive to LV stores world wide, this fine cloth-bound 380 page book is jam-packed with images of work by renowned artists and emerging talent such as Vanessa Beecroft, Beom Kim, Nicolas Moulin, Giuseppe Penone, sun7, Lawrence Weiner, Odile Decq, Claudia Del Fierro, Sylvie Fleury, Yves Klein, Jean Larivière, Ange Leccia, Olafur Eliasson and Robert Wilson. it also includes artist biographies as well as contributions by art critics and interviews with leading personalities from the art world.

a must for art fiends like me. =]

here are a few teaser videos of the gallery's most recent exhibitions:


"Trans-Figurations: Indonesian Mythologies" (24 Jun – 23 Oct 2011)

"Somewhere Else" (11 Feb – 8 May 2011)

"Who are you Peter?" (1 Oct 2010 – 9 Jan 2011)

"Perspectives" (4 Jun – 5 Sep 2010)

"Chile: Behind the Scenes" (19 Feb – 9 May 2010)

"The Confusion of Senses" (18 Sept 2009 – 10 Jan 2010)

    
espacelouisvuitton-paris.com     

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LV Petit Fleur scarf

recently unearthed & rediscovered:

Louis Vuitton Petit Fleur scarf in silk with a subtle black ton-sur-ton pattern of the brand's signature quatrefoils.

=]

so…. ascot

or neckite

tonight?

Louis Vuitton Empreinte Bracelet Lien

bought meself a little happy a couple of months ago.

the Louis Vuitton Empreinte Bracelet Lien

this unisex bracelet features a white gold Monogram flower attached to an adjustable & interchangeable silk lace.

this little piece gets full marks including the highly recognizable French eagle’s head hallmark (in use since 1838) indicating that this piece is 18 carat gold.

as part of the Empreinte fine jewellery collection, the tiny concaves seen on profile are inspired by the imprints of the nail heads traditionally used on Louis Vuitton trunks.

this prepossessingly casual & understated piece of jewellery is now among my wrist stack favourites

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Louis Vuitton Pilot Loafer

the Louis Vuitton Pilot is a stylish, versatile and comfortable loafer in waxed calf leather with the company’s famous initials discreetly embossed on the strap.

the moccasin construction – where the vamp is stitched by hand – gives it exceptional suppleness and lightness.
Louis Vuitton is one of the rare brands to master this traditional hand-stitching technique which ensures outstanding
quality.

and with a pliant rubber outsole, these make the ideal footwear choice for travel.

the official colour is cacao, but the actual colour varies in different lights; from deep chocolate brown, to cola and sometimes even oxblood.

jaunty and comfy, a spring in every step. =]

Louis Vuitton Madison Richelieu

the beautiful curved lines of the Louis Vuitton Madison Richelieu in fine waxed calf leather makes it a timeless business shoe.

its Blake construction gives it immediate suppleness and comfort. the Blake stitching crosses the entire structure of the shoe and is visible on the inside. the thread is embedded in the hand-painted leather outsole, making it less vulnerable to wear and tear

it also features a ruthenium-finish LV cube embedded in the leather heel

Monogram flower stitched on the toe cap and perforations seen on traditional wingtip brogues illustrate Louis Vuitton’s savoir-faire.

guaranteed to make the wearer feel exuberantly dapper =]