Staples Edition by Louis Vuitton Offers Accessible, Minimalist Wardrobe Essentials

Virgil Abloh‘s conceptual Louis Vuitton collections have impressed critics and fans alike, though one could argue that they don’t cater to the average consumer; not everyone can wear harnesses and billowing cargo pants as part of a day-to-day wardrobe. Enter Staples Edition by Louis Vuitton.

The concise array of menswear pieces caters to those seeking premium essentials to round out their wardrobes. The goods themselves take the form of recognizable silhouettes, ranging from hoodies and denim jackets to tailored blazers and puffers, but feature subtle tweaks and lavish construction that befits Louis Vuittons luxury reputation.

Fabrication is key to the collection, with top-shelf textiles sourced for each item. Consider the buttery leather gloves, hat and backpack or the beige cashmere hoodie and coat, all replete with subtle details that include carabiner attachments, leather straps and LV-branded buttons. Similarly, the cotton for the denim jacket and jeans is sturdy, yet soft thanks to a special wash, with gold buckles and branded buttons reinforcing the luxurious motif.

A complete collection of items will launch in the debut Staples Edition by Louis Vuitton range, including field, track and leather jackets, a raincoat, polo and tonal utility shirts, flared trousers, cargo pants, cotton chinos and shorts. Classic LV bags, like the Keep-All and Tote, receive a thematic makeover that blends recognizable logos with utilitarian ease. Naturally, the range is rounded out by plentiful accessories, including sunglasses, bracelets, necklaces, a low-top sneaker, work boot and derby.

Staples Edition by Louis Vuitton is currently available for pre-order in select Louis Vuitton stores and will be launched in the house’s global outposts on May 3

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Vogue's 10 Best Dressed ...

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Vogue.com's

weekly 10 best dressed list is out... Who wore what?? Placing in tenth, wearing a Rachel Zoe jumpsuit is actress January Jones. 

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What a surprise, she's wearing Marchesa. I wonder if Georgina Chapman ever wears anything but her own label?

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A lovely Katy Perry in a Wes Gordon dress.

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Hollywood glam in Prabal Gurung.

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Calvin Klein Collection... I'm not crazy about the fit. The jacket seems too loose, especially in the sleeve.

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Jason Wu on her back and Harry Winston on her wrist.

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Wearing Versace in SoHo...

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This is my #1... So pretty and sophisticated in Chanel at the

Skyfall

premiere in London.

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Always classy. This time in Prabal Gurung.

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Love this. [and she's smiling!] in Louis Vuitton.

*photos: Getty, Wire Image, Mimi Crawford

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Louis Vuitton goes Wild

Louis Vuitton and The Atlantan treated guests to an upscale fête that included champagne, Hennessy-Grand Marnier cocktails and an evening of private shopping at their Atlanta location. The event, co-hosted by writer, attorney, media exec and philanthropist Patti Dickey served as a benefit to the upcoming Beastly Feast-Zootopia fundraiser for Zoo Atlanta in which Dickey is the event chair. LV photos:























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时装 Fashion in HK

I was told by a number of friends that Hong Kong is a "dress up" city so I began to put together stylish ensembles in preparation for the trip. A few days before the we left, Colby checked the HK weather report and found that with soaring temperatures and humidity levels near 90%,  HK was hot as 他媽的 ! Hence, I re-styled my looks, thankfully! [As did Colby]

Thats not to say that Hong Kong is not a fashionable city. They sure have an impressive [and plentiful] collection of fashion houses.

Welcoming you to Harbour City Mall is this Roy Lichtenstein inspired mosaic mural.

Notice the lines to get into LV and Gucci... really... Prada, Hermes and Armani were the same.

It was unreal just how much high end shopping is available. For example, in Atlanta, if you replace all the Starbucks between Midtown and Buckhead with Louis Vuitton, it would be the equivalent to the ratio from Hong Kong to Kowloon. Hey, that wouldn't be all that bad?

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Louis Vuitton Fall 2011

"Dominatrix Sleeps Tonight" but for Louis Vuitton, she's just waking up!

Marc Jacobs was feeling a little kinky as he explored and glamorized fetishes [through fashion]. In some cases, the intention was clearly evident such as in the leather corset-like pieces, the officer/military hats and the lace-up dominatrix boots. Sexy silk stockings and uniform jackets added to the mix.

On more subtle fetish-like planes, there were dress up motifs like puffy sleeves and "Peter Pan" collars. There were retro looks that reminded me of librarians (if they were very chic).  Most of these looks were very structured and very Parisian.

Jacobs was quoted as saying the motivation for the collection was women's "inexplicable obsession with bags" which got him thinking about and investigating the types of things women are passionate about requiring "discipline."

My personal favorites are the sheer dresses and though you may not be able to wear them as such in public, they sure make for great runway. [Let's not forget the stunning handbags, btw!]

Photos: Monica Feudi

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