Yes, the weather is just warming up.  However, I know that you like to be ahead of the game when it comes to luxury design.  Fellow Purse Page author Yvonne and I had the privilege of previewing the Louis Vuitton collection for Fall 2009 Monday evening.  What is in store for you this September?  The luxe went to glam for handbags.  Jewel-toned metallic leathers, shimmery monogram brocade, prominent shiny hardware and glittery textured fabrics were all stars in the collection.  The signature monogram pattern was re-embroidered in petite sequins for added elegance on one bag.  On another the legendary design was imprinted onto fur for a demure clutch.

The clothing collection showed a rich palette of violet, saffron, burnt orange, browns and jewel tones.  Highly elaborate seaming and complex embroidery embellished sculpted sihouette garments.  On a tiny pair of shorts, I think I counted multiple shaped and pieced seams, pick-stitching, contrast thread pintucks, beaded faggotting, all in addition to the chunky jeweled details on the front.  I don’t think you can get more designer details per square inch than that.

The collection for men was not quite as flamboyant.  A subdued, sophisticated range of charcoal grey, dark brown and black was dominant.  For soccer fans, there was the small collection of pieced monogram bags resembling the pattern found on soccer balls.

The gorgeous Yvonne is jet-setting off to France tomorrow to shop, dine and perhaps report back on her adventures at the designer ateliers.  Bon Voyage!

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