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The holiday season is upon us and the luxury brands are ready with their promotional plans to reach their target customers with schemes, new products and packages. Louis Vuitton has developed an interesting and innovative way to project the collection in their catalog. They have created their own version of The Goose Game that takes the visitor to their site through the luxury brand’s 2013 holiday catalog. The playful spirit behind the concept matches with the spirit of the season and it will surely encourage the user to discover and share the entire collection. The Lucky Goose Gets Wheeled Around in LV Handbags The Goose Gets Wheeled Around in LV Handbags The Louis Vuitton Goose Game will give the visitor to the site another reason to spend more time there and browse through the collection while playing the game and even win some gifts in the bargain. The Louis Vuitton version of the French board game doesn’t star a supermodel or an A-list celebrity but a goose.  T...

Amble, the iPhone application by Louis Vuitton that was launched in association with Apple has an Amble website and it interacts with the same to allow travelers to plan for and prepare their journeys on their computers or iPads. Louis Vuitton has always been in the limelight for its success and its global presence as an exceptional and elite luxury brand, and it has recently had several updates and events that have been featured on Facebook as well. Louis Vuitton has created an innovation with the Amble application that can be perceived as a digital travel diary. Amble, has an array of features that makes it easier to plan travel and makes the whole planning process more personal. Louis Vuitton says “ see the world through our eyes ” and hence Amble is a way to explore the world at a slower pace so that people can enjoy their exploration. While people experience the world they can record them on their iPhones as a photograph, or in the form of video or a...

Louis Vuitton bags are considered the epitome of style and luxury all over the world. They have transformed their logo into a decorative design. No other luxury brand can claim the fame that the Louis Vuitton logo enjoys. Its popularity can be grasped from the innumerable knock-offs that are available in the market of Louis Vuitton purse, Louis Vuitton belts etc, all carrying that insignia. For the coming year, the luxury fashion house has launched a brand new range christened, Monogram Metis. The bags from this range will be available in the Louis Vuitton stores from January onwards. It is basically a canvas bag, but it has been designed in such a way so as to allow the owner to wear it in three different ways.  You can hold it in your hand, carry it slung over your shoulder or across your body. The bag as usual has the LV monogram all over it, giving it a classy look. The traditional S-lock buckle in gold adds that extra touch of style. The luxury brand will also launch a smal...

Andrew Lewicki knows that people have gotten used to seeing luxury brands extend their influence into other industries. From bicycles to tennis, rugby, football and golf balls, not to mention every kind of object and gadget, luxury brands have left their stamp on a multitude of products. This time, fashionistas who are already dreaming of soft, yummy, branded waffles in the morning will have to wait, as this branded waffle maker is not for sale. It is a piece of art, a sculpture by Los Angeles-based artist Andrew Lewicki whose imagery often plays with the paradoxes of modern life. Via  trendhunter  -  andrewlewicki

If you were tired of lugging huge bags all the time to work and looking like a walking office yourself, take heart. The new fashion trends reveal that small bags and clutches may come in vogue again and you may not have to carry the huge bags ever again. Of course, this is based on the new design trends that were noticed on the runways and it would be a great way to make sure that you are carrying less, and also making sure that you are in fashion. Robert Burke, who runs the famous New York luxury consulting firm, revealed that the consumers strive to look more carefree these days, and that means that a lot of them would rather go ahead and get something that would make it easier for them to carry stuff. The bags are expected to generate sales to the tune of $10.3 billion and that is a huge amount if you asked me. Brands such as Louis Vuitton would sell small bags for around $14,000 now and thus small doesn’t exactly mean cheap. Women on the other hand would have something new to...

Luxury handbags are the most sought after accessory by women and Louis Vuitton has been masters at designing and creating collections that are lapped up by the women. They move along with the changing trends and fashion. They are about to launch their Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2011 Lockit clutches and bags. It is an original design from 1958 which is making a comeback after so many decades. Something new in this collection is the change in the monogram. The new monogram has a glossy patent finish that looks elegant with the shiny collection. The Lockit Clutch in the collection is the design which was first introduced in 1958. The trend is back, hence Louis Vuitton has reintroduced it. It is a design that makes the clutch suitable for any occasion. Key bell, padlock and handles are all covered by patent monogram canvas. The lining is matte goatskin. The tread used for stitching is ivory and the zipper pull is made from matching ivory resin. The elegant clut...

The shared passion for creativity between Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama and Louis Vuitton’s creative director Marc Jacobs resulted in visually stimulating art. Kusama and Louis Vuitton will collaborate on several artworks which are going to be showcased in Bond Street Maison’s exhibition space. Those who are big fans of polka dots might be excited to get a first released collection. as I’m a great admirer of red/white combination influenced by Minnie Mouse, I find it very difficult to wait till July 10th of 2012. The debut collection known as ‘infinitely Kusuma’ would be released earlier to the art exhibition displayed by Yayoi Kusama at Whitney museum in New York City. The customers need not worry about their collection which will be arrived in second release in stores in October. The collection features Kusama’s famous prints and polka dots against jewelry, watches, accessories, shoes, ready-to-wear and iconic leather goods of Louis Vuitton brand. She has her identity as a f...

Louis Vuitton sure knows how to get the right person to be its face. Earlier, luxury-icons and celebrities like Bono, Sean Connery, Keith Richards and Catherine Deneuve have been the Louis Vuitton’s faces, and this time around, it is Angelina Jolie who would be the face of their latest campaign titled ‘Core Values’. The campaign was shot by Annie Leibovitz and the first ad from the campaign features Angelina Jolie sitting on a wooden boat somewhere in Cambodia. Of course, she has a Louis Vuitton bag over her shoulders and looks as fashionable as ever with her dark hair. In fact, until recently she was spotted with blonde hair, and Angelina doesn’t look bad in dark hair either. LV sure knows how to rope in the best celebrities for their ad campaigns. While Angie sure is a global symbol of humanitarian efforts, adoptions, fight against racism and a bit of glamour thrown in, Louis Vuitton might have chosen her as she is also the U.N. Goodwill Ambassador for many causes. He...

If the French luxury goods maker LV ever got into the business of making cars, this image tells you what should expect. CoverEFX from Erftstadt Fahrzeugfolierer is a German tuning company that came up with this mind-blogging rendering by bringing together black leather look with gold metallic look on this Mini Cooper.  The all-in-leather car has gold imprints glued individually by hand to vividly bring out the signature Louis Vuitton feel with the foil embossing technique. The folks here have no stone unturned with respect to the detailing here. The wheel and tires don OZ LM rims in matte black and matte gold metallic that go in sync with the gold imprints. Coming to the technical specs we have engine benefits of the 211 series hp / 280 Nm in two stages: in stage 1 with software optimization, a 2.5 “Milltek exhaust system with downpipe. There is also a sports catalyst here with a larger L-sports charge air filter 236 HP for your much needed dose of that adrenaline r...

The easiest way for an established brand to grow their sales is to diversify and expand their portfolio of products they offer. But you rarely come across a brand diversifying into a totally unrelated field. Louis Vuitton, the French fashion house plans to do just that. LV, as they are popularly known, plans to design, produce and market a designer stationery collection. It could encourage people to write with a pen on paper more often. Writing manually is an endangered art form.  No one bothers to improve their hand writing today. Louis Vuitton is primarily known for their chic leather bags, several ranges of iPad and laptop cases trendy sunglasses, encyclopedia and tea trunks, fashionable jewelry line and stylish timepieces. Whatever they create, they always bring a certain stylish charm to their products and designs.  LVMH has grown into the largest fashion and luxury conglomerate with the largest network and reach globally....

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In 1925 Louis Vuitton created a special trunk in its iconic monogram canvas to house a portable set of the Encyclopaedia Brittanica for the traveling scholar. A later owner adapted the rare item to a more practical purpose, turning it into the world’s most stylish portable humidor. The trunk was refitted to house 500 cigars in removable boxes lined with seasoned Spanish cedar along with a removable humidor in burled American walnut. Measuring 36 inches in length (overall), this exquisite humidor is priced at $27,800 and available at Pullman Gallery’s, Kingstreet store . Via Luxist - Luxury Launches

Luxury handbags are the most sought after accessory by women and Louis Vuitton has been masters at designing and creating collections that are lapped up by the women. They move along with the changing trends and fashion. They are about to launch their Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2011 Lockit clutches and bags. It is an original design from 1958 which is making a comeback after so many decades. Something new in this collection is the change in the monogram. The new monogram has a glossy patent finish that looks elegant with the shiny collection. The Lockit Clutch in the collection is the design which was first introduced in 1958 . The trend is back, hence Louis Vuitton has reintroduced it. It is a design that makes the clutch suitable for any occasion. Key bell, padlock and handles are all covered by patent monogram canvas. The lining is matte goatskin. The tread used for stitching is ivory and the zipper pull is made from matching ivory resin. The elegant clut...

 Louis Vuitton Nomade Leather Handbag is an example of eternal innovation, which brings a sort of fresh air into the luxury circles by playing an important role this year. Nomade’s exquisite craftsmanship in leather attracts each and everybody’s attention. The brands name is one of the oldest in the fashion industry and is familiar to those who have bought a series of leather goods.  Nomade Leather line offers vintage soft and vivid colors and leaves a deep impression in the fashion industry. It brings a sense of comfort for men and Nomade leather line is known for its authenticity in stitched products as well as good material.  Bags and luggage accessories are the key themes for more than one decade for French brand Louis Vuitton. LV label is known as the best brand all over the globe and fashion world, for its unique style and design. For the new season SS 2012 a number of new bags are debuted for men. The focus is on the new skin Nomade, used in the ma...

Louis Vuitton is not just a fashion or a luxury brand but a true corporate citizen with concerns for all art forms. Being in the fashion industry they obviously support the training and development of fashion designers but they don’t restrict themselves to just one industry. Being a lifestyle brand they have a wide ranging interest in other art forms. They have recently opened a new Maison flagship store within the former Etoile, Rome’s first cinema. It is their way of supporting the Italian film industry. The new flagship store includes a library and a screening room. It is part of the brand’s ongoing program to support different art forms. It is their way of fulfilling their social responsibility. There are several other luxury brands who have undertaken activities surrounding films. Brands like Lady Dior, Longchamp, Cartier and Calvin Klien have created web series, music videos and short films as their contribution to films and the film industry. However Louis Vuitton...

The year gone by has been a good year for the fashion and luxury industry. Practically all the major global brands recorded healthy growth and have sustained the momentum this year.  But there have been subtle changes in the consumer behavior and his attitude. America and Europe disapprove of conspicuous consumption. Flaunting is not considered cool anymore. There is a growing concern about the origin of a product. The awareness about the impact of a luxury product on the environment has increased. The focus is more on craftsmanship. The appreciation for the skills involved in the creation of a product is much higher today. Anything mass produced becomes cheap. The world today is flooded with mass produced goods. Bespoke attention to individuality has become the ultimate luxury. The 2011 Brand Report released by the global research agency Millward Brown reveals some encouraging trend. Apparel industry increased its sales by 10%.  The luxury industry was even...