Art of Writing at Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton opened the doors of its first Cabinet d'Ecriture in the Saint-Germain District of Paris and started a new journey into the world of writing. We had the opportunity to visit the pop-up store in the historic area during last winter's Paris Men's Fashion Week.

CAMERAderie: Louis Vuitton A/W 2013

Louis Vuitton men's autumn/winter 2013 show was an event filled with fashion heavyweights and celebrities, naturally. Arriving at the venue, and seeing so many people outside waiting to get inside, I thought that this is the biggest show that I've been to so far (but did not, unfortunately, have the invite!). So I stood outside whilst awaiting for Arman and took photos of the stylish folks outside, including Kanye West, whom I papped after the show. Waiting in the cold could be detrimental but a motivation to be a semi-devoted tabloid paparazzi-like makes it totally worth it!

On another note, after meticulously judging the attendees, I made a conclusion of trends that I suspect will be ubiquitous for seasons to come: prints and color blocking (yes, I'm totally clairvoyant!), chunky footwear and chunky bellies, and of course, Yeezy. 

Louis Vuitton and Daniel Luren collaboration

I am not ashamed to admit that before I was exposed to the vast universe of fashion, my style obsession was narrowed only to ‘everything-Louis Vuitton’. Years away from that phase now I still have fond interest & enthusiasm on this brand and avidly follow Marc Jacobs striking career at this glorified luxury French label.

Marc Jacobs modelling the 2009 version of the Stephen Sprouse's collaboration
Image source: Highsnobiety.com

Marc Jacobs’ passion in art has immersed seamlessly into the collection he has created for the house. It all started back in 2001 when the collaborated works with Stephen Sprouse was introduced (those hot-ticket Graffiti-laden bags were later reintroduced in 2009, this time in neon options). Then there were Richard Prince (whose The Nurse Series of paintings were then translated onto the runway and his signature art technique applied onto the bag craftsmanship) and recently a collaboration with Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama who single-handedly make polka dots relevant in the fashion world all over again.