Louis Vuitton Speedy Roses Handbag | Limited Edition Stephen Sprouse-Inspired Designer Tote

Posted on: Aug 17

Marc Jacobs' Louis Vuitton collection inspired by late artist Stephen Sprouse might be old news to many bag fashionistas. However, it's a line of designer handbags still worth talking about, in my opinion.

The Louis Vuitton Speedy style is also nothing new to the designer label, but it's a classic style with which you really can't go wrong. Whether it's in their signature monogram print or spiced up with some extra color, like this one, the Speedy tote is always a popular choice for LV lovers.

Although I'm not always a fan of floral prints on handbags, which generally tend to turn out either tacky or pleasantly abstract, the combination of Louis Vuitton's monogram print mixed with a few Stephen Sprouse-inspired roses just might be the perfect combination for many women. No need to choose between the two styles; you get two looks in one pretty package with this one.

The Monogram Roses collection fits a very specific taste, however, and won't be everyone's cup of tea. If you like the whimsicality of it, though, you won't be at all disappointed with the rest of the bag's first-rate qualities. As you'd anticipate from a designer tote, the Speedy Roses has leather trim, comfortable rolled handles, and brass hardware. Frankly, I'd expect nothing less considering the hefty price tag.

More Features of the Speedy Roses Handbag

  • Speedy 30 style measures 12 x 7 x 8 inches
  • Rolled leather handles with 5 inch drop
  • Cowhide trim
  • Zip top closure

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Louis Vuitton Anthology Book Celebrates Luxury Handbag Designer’s Artistic Collaborations

Posted on: May 19

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 and Takashi Murakami Handbag Designer Collaboration Animated Video

Posted on: Apr 29

From the newest collaboration between French fashion house Louis Vuitton and designer Takashi Murakami comes this cute promotional video. In it we see the Murakami's Superflat creative vision combine with manga and the fashion-forward world of Louis Vuitton.

It stars a little anime-styled girl, who looks like she's a few years off affording her own LV purse, walks into a Louis Vuitton store. When she drops her cell phone the magic begins, and she's submerged into Murakami's cute and colorful creative universe.

This video shows us a new side to Louis Vuitton, one that leaves behind its traditional staid sophistication for child-like energy. But perhaps it's not so surprising. Before this we saw Louis Vuitton revamping its rainbow-colored Stephen Sprouse line. Perhaps Louis is shaking off that stuffy old image and stepping into a fresh world of fun!

I only hope so. Those tired old brown and tan monogrammed purses are so last century!

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Louis Vuitton Donates Online Profits to The Climate Project for Earth Day

Posted on: Apr 21

Louis Vuitton is going green tomorrow, April 22, to celebrate Earth Day. The luxury handbag designer will donate 15% of the day's online American sales to The Climate Project. The Climate Project is the brainchild of Nobel Laureate and former vice president Al Gore. The international non-profit group looks to raise public awareness of the climate crisis.

"We are thrilled to collaborate with The Climate Project and promote environmental awareness in honor of Earth Day," said Daniel Lalonde, President and CEO of Louis Vuitton, North America. "Over the past few years Louis Vuitton has voluntarily made efforts to reduce the impact of its activities on the environment. In addition we are proud to be able to support The Climate Project in its inspiring quest to raise awareness of the climate crisis."

Louis Vuitton has been a longtime supporter of the environmental charity, which has benefited from the brand's Core Values campaigns since 2007. Louis Vuitton has made donations to The Climate Project on behalf of the advertising's stars Catherine Deneuve, Andre Agassi and, Keith Richards, Sofia and Francis Ford Coppola, and Sean Connery.

If you're looking for the ideal Earth Day bag, might I suggest this Alma MM from the new Stephen Sprouse collection? The pink rose print and vibrant vert green shade are ideal for the day's environmental focus!

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Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Collection | New Funky, Bright & Colorful Designer Purses

Posted on: Jan 14

If, like me, you were a teenager during the 1980s then you must have worn clothes & accessories inspired by designer Stephen Sprouse. The late Sprouse, famous for his bright & colorful graffiti-clad designs, collaborated with Marc Jacobs in 2001 to produce the instantly sold-out Louis Vuitton Graffiti collection. Now Jacobs pays homage to this spirited designer by revisiting the popular, punk-inspired collection.


The Monogram Graffiti collection, available since January 9th in stores with a few pieces available on-line, has the popular Speedy and Neverfull bags priced above the $1000 mark. Collectors and LV lovers are already wait-listed for key pieces.

In addition, a more subdued (and appealing) Monogram Roses collection is also up for grabs. Again, a large portion of this collection is currently available in stores only with a few designs available on-line.

I'm tempted by the Mono Roses and Graffiti Speedy (in orange only as the fuchsia and day-glo green are just too jarring on the eyes for my taste), but their price tags are keeping me and my wallet at a safe distance. I might opt for a small coin purse just to have something from this homage collection.

  • Shop the entire Stephen Sprouse collection on the Louis Vuitton website or through eLUXURY

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Marc Jacobs Does Stephen Sprouse Bags for Louis Vuitton

Posted on: Dec 2

Stephen Sprouse's famous 2001 collaboration with Louis Vuitton was unforgettable. His graffiti bags and rose print purses were snapped up by keen fashionistas the world over. Now four years after his death, the fashion house's creative director Marc Jacobs has paid tribute to this design pioneer.

"It's this idea of a head-to-toe look in this brash, neon, rock 'n' roll, edgy, street-informed style," Marc Jacobs told WWD. "Sprouse really best personified it.

"I tried to take what Stephen had done at Vuitton and then kind of flip it in my head, and make it Vuitton's work for Stephen, not Stephen's work for Vuitton."

The revamped Sprouse collection includes rose motif monogram Speedys and hot pink graffiti holdalls, like this one Marc Jacobs has used to protect his modesty! This sexy shot will appear in the January issue of Harper's Bazaar to promote the line.

We'll get a sneak peek of the complete collection on December 15 when welovesprouse.com goes live. The site will also feature interviews with people who knew Stephen Sprouse best, and their commentary on how he influenced fashion and art.

The Sprouse tribute line will be available from Louis Vuitton stores worldwide from January 9.

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