Art and fashion have always gone hand in hand, but few luxury labels can boast the artistic partnerships of Louis Vuitton. Now a new book, Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion, and Architecture, will celebrate the marriage between the French fashion house and the world's most influential artists.

The hardcover anthology details collaborations with elite artists, architects, designers, and photographers. They include the graffiti and rose collections of Stephen Sprouse, the joke bags from Richard Prince, and the colorful Japanese purses of Takashi Murakami. Long time photographic collaborations with Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin and Annie Leibovitz are also celebrated.

Along with plenty of full color photographs, this gorgeous coffee table book features critical essays examining Louis Vuitton's artistic development under the guidance of creative director Marc Jacobs.

Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture will retail for $85.00 from September 2009. It is currently available for preorder through Amazon.

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Louis Vuitton's brown leather bags with gold monograms may be classics, but they're also a little drab. The Louis Vuitton Multicolor Sologne range breaks with tradition with its colorful LV logos on stark white leather. This iconic range was designed by Takashia Murakami and is a favorite of Hollywood glamour girl Reese Witherspoon.

This saddle-shaped purse is trimmed in natural tan cowhide leather and studded with shiny golden brass hardware. This is offset with a golden S-lock clasp which is both practical and pretty.

The purse's interior is lined with plush raspberry-colored alcantara, a soft Spanish material which feels similar to suede. Inside you'll also find a small zippered pocket which is ideal for storing small items like your loose change, house keys, or a lipstick

This versatile Louis Vuitton bag features an adjustable strap, allowing you to wear it over your shoulder or across your body. And a removable shoulder pad provides extra comfort when you need it most. With its feminine appearance and functional style, the Sologne shoulder bag is the perfect accessory to use day or night.

More Features of This Louis Vuitton Sologne Shoulder Bag

• Comes with a dust cover
• 100% authentic Louis Vuitton
• Made in France
• Measures 10.2 x 8.1 x 3.1 inches

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