it’s great to see the luxury brands previously only present in traditional boutiques exploring the digital environment in not only e-commerce but campaigns that combine elements of multiple channels thus creating a unique user experience that still remains true to the brand and its aesthetics.

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Louis Vuitton is known for not only their luxury goods but lavish art pieces as well. In celebration of the company’s 100 years of small leather good collection, the brand teamed up with Chameleon Visual and artist Billie Achilleos in creation of number of small leather good animals. Really fascinating project and clever art pieces to say the least.

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This weekend is a bit more chilled than the past few with my book project waiting for publishing and other projects progressing at a nice pace I have actually had a chance to spend more time with the family, which is nice as my sister is visiting us in Malaysia.

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Louis Vuitton is presenting their wonderful voyage in form of exhibition showcasing impressive amount of luggage from the journey. The latest leg of the exhibition will run in the National Museum of China in Beijing from 31st of May until 30th of August 2011. According to Louis Vuitton, “the Louis Vuitton – Voyages” exhibition retraces the crowning moments in the history of the Maison, which since 1854 — the date when it was established — has beautifully paired form with function, creating travel items that bear witness to the French lifestyle.”

In promotion of the Voyages, LV has released cool short film/animation which at least attracted me with visual simplicity and style of animation.

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If it was April 1st I would have thought this is an April Fools joke. Although it could still be, a leaked one. Louis Vuitton is known for clean sneakers with nothing more than monotones or monogram details at most. The Louis Vuitton Acapulco Monogram Star sneakers are colorful, full of stars with a canvas upper unlike any other Louis Vuitton sneaker I have seen. The sneakers are scheduled to be released worldwide soon, but honestly I’m not a huge fan of this particular design. It’s like the designer tried to stuff all of his/her ideas into one shoe. I wonder who is LV trying to reach with this design? What do you think, is this a right approach for LV or just too much for one sneaker?

Via Highsnobiety.
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Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo opened its doors earlier this month in Omotesando, Tokyo. The opening ceremony was just to say extravagant, packed with celebrities and highlighted by artwork from artist Xavier Veilhan, whose work has been showcased at e.g. Chateau de Versailles. His mechanical art piece was chosen as part of the new cultural space. The location seems to reach not just face of luxury but also as a cultural icon worth a visit if you happen to be in the Tokyo region.

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A car that looks something like Batmobile or Speed Racer’s wheels of choice, not a bad description. This was the first reaction I got when I saw the Infiniti Essence concept debuted at last year’s Geneva Motorshow. I wasn’t the only one either that called the car Batmobile as few other people I know mentioned the same thing. Maybe it’s the somewhat futuristic style that still looks like a car that could actually roam on the roads turning heads everywhere it went.

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Louis Vuitton’s  city guides are out, their 100 legendary trunks book is getting plenty of attention and now this luxury luggage maker has brought an impressive collection of iconic trunks and luggage to Carnavalet museum in Pari. According to Louis Vuitton, “from October 13th to February 27th, the Carnavalet museum in Paris is showcasing the Saga of Louis Vuitton Malletier, gathering together for the first time the iconic trunks and luggages which have embodied the Art of Travel for more than 150 years.” The video looks impressive alone, so I can imagine the exhibition is even better. So if you happen to be in Paris, check this one out.

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Louis Vuitton have been very actively promoting their Louis Vuitton – The Art of Travel campaign and the latest clips creating buzz around the social networks and blogs are the Louis Vuitton City Guides 2011. The art of travel on the real. LV takes the viewer through the major cities around the world giving information on the must see places and digging into questions like why is New York nicknamed the Big Apple?

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It’s no secret that my household is anxiously getting ready to the arrival of our baby. The months before the arrival are always just to say interesting, with so many things to prepare. The term “blowing money fast” becomes reality when you start checking rims for your baby carts, organic baby carriers, video cameras, you know, all the essential stuff.

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