Winter has stepped it up a notch here in London over the last few days but this doesn’t stop us salivating over future summer purchases. Although this Louis Vuitton 2012 Spring/Summer collection doesn’t exactly fill me with that tingling sensation, I can still enjoy little bits of it. Little bits such as the leather jacket showcased in the picture directly above this text, now that is something that gets my juices flowing. I’m tentatively love with this jacket, I say tentatively because I’d need to see it up close and personal before fully professing my love. The rest of the lookbook doesn’t scream WOW to me, it’s just ok and I’m not feeling the grainy pictures either. They should be glossier! Take a look for yourself and let me know what you think.
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It’s drawing ever closer to that time where we share gifts with our loved ones. Now I know Christmas isn’t all about presents and all that jazz but lets face it, in this day and age it’s the first thing that we think about when the word Christmas is brought up. For the next couple of weeks i’ll post things that sit nicely on my wish list for this year, hopefully my mum will read this and take notes. Check out these Louis Vuitton Slalom Sneakers and let me know what y’all think. They retail at close to £600 which I know is excessive for sneakers but if i had the money y’all already know i’d be a mess when buy shoes left right and centre.
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Very dope. The man who Jay-Z hails as ‘the conduit between corporate America and rap and the streets-he speaks both languages‘, Steve Stoute unveils his new The Tanning Effect video series coinciding with his new book “The Tanning Of America: How the Culture of Hip-Hop Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy.” I’m already in love with the book and it hasn’t even been delivered. Stoute sits down with the likes of Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams, Gaga (Not a fan of her answer!) and Jimmy Lovine. They speak on how the new generation have rewritten the rules of the new economy. Bet you didn’t know Pharell, Notorious B.I.G and Scarface inspired Louis Vuitton to start manufacturing & selling eyewear. Peep the first video on the reverse. Some Sunday inspiration for you.
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One quick post from me before bed. I hate Thursday nights as they’re so close to Friday – this week has been overwhelming both in terms of work and growth. I need a good night’s sleep, these anti-biotics aren’t helping my ability to stay up late though. I came across this really dope documentary/extended infomercial that takes us on a tour of London whilst demonstrating how to become the ‘English Gentleman‘. The documentary directed by Romain Chassaing feeds us information into the rich history of the city’s finest Fashion streets and houses where the like Charlie Chaplin and co all for the bespoke clothing. I’ve already reached to one of the shops featured in the video so look out for a feature in the new future. Video on the reverse.
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This may be a completely selfish post but I just have to express my love for this Louis Vuitton Bag. Over the years i’ve notice that my eye seems to be drawn to more and more expensive items and honestly it’s actually getting on my nerves. My eye for new things and my bank balance obviously have no communication, hopefully one day i’ll be able to just walk into a shop and buy whatever I so desired on that particular day even if it’s just for one day. Anywho until that day i’ll just drool on over these bags, oh by the way this bag is the Louis Vuitton 45 Damier Infini Keepall Duffel Bag from their 2011 Autumn/Winter collection.
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This is the first time I have liked a Louis Vuitton clothing collection as I usually find them quite bland and transitional, aside from their bags and footwear which are grade A. Their spring/summer 2012 collection has slightly changed my opinion of the designer: I love how they dabbled in the sportswear pond and incorporated this into a sophisticated everyday feel along with suave tailoring, a neutral colour palette and impressive bags & accessories. More after the cut
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I’m not one of these people that go on and on about race and inequality/equality however when I see things like this it makes me feel proud. I nearly had a heart attack when I saw the last Burberry campaign that saw two black models featured as lead models. Following on from that its nice to see that it wasn’t just a once in a blue moon occurrence as Louis Vuitton have just released their 2011 Fall/Winter campaign and it too features a black model. Nyasha Matonhodze, a Zimbabwean-born, British-raised 16-year-old model, has been chosen as one of the new faces for the brand. The advertising campaign was directed by the brand’s creative director, Marc Jacobs and shot by world-renowned fashion photographer Stephen Meisel. I would love to see more of this but could it just a short faze that will quickly fizzle out.
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