Posts Tagged ‘Louis Vuitton’
Louis Vuitton crowns Naomi Osaka its newest brand ambassador
Naomi Osaka commands attention on the tennis court and now she’s getting that love on the runway after signing on to become Louis Vuitton’s newest brand ambassador. The three-time Grand Slam winner will appear in LV’s Spring-Summer 2021 campaign designed by LV’s director of women’s collection, Nicolas Ghesquière. Ghesquière expressed his enthusiasm in working with…
Read MoreMegan Thee Stallion buys Cardi B’s daughter a Louis Vuitton purse
As Cardi B and Offset’s 2-year-old daughter made her debut on Instagram over the weekend, she also showed off some expensive new gifts from Megan Thee Stallion. On the page run by mom Cardi B, the first couple of images show Kulture rocking a plaid blue skirt, a pink sweater, some white Air Force 1s,…
Read MoreLauryn Hill performs in new Louis Vuitton video campaign
What is better than pairing Lauryn Hill and Louis Vuitton? Hill’s timeless music and the French fashion house have teamed up for a video performance set to accompany Louis Vuitton’s spring-summer 2021 menswear show in Shanghai. The black-and-white video, which was shot in July at MLH Studio in New Jersey, features a 20-minute set with…
Read MoreDesigner Virgil Abloh collaborates with Mercedes-Benz on new artwork
Virgil Abloh has collaborated with Mercedes-Benz on a new project. The Louis Vuitton menswear designer has joined forces with Gorden Wagener, chief design officer at the German car manufacturer, to design artwork called “Project Geländewagen,” inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Wagener told WWD: “Mercedes-Benz today is much more than a luxury carmaker, it is a…
Read MoreLouis Vuitton switching to seasonless roving model for menswear fashion
Louis Vuitton is switching to a seasonless, roving model for its menswear fashion shows that will be on display in China in August. The French fashion house will begin with new physical runway displays in Shanghai, China on August 6 and in Tokyo, Japan, at a later date and designer Virgil Abloh says he is…
Read MoreVirgil Abloh vows to take a stronger stance for diversity in fashion
Virgil Abloh says he “wasn’t distinct and loud enough” about diversity in fashion but now believes that it is time to speak out more, amid the Black Lives Matter protests across the world. The Louis Vuitton Menswear designer has always tried to show the perspective of Black creatives through his work rather than talking about…
Read MoreVirgil Abloh draws scorn, anger after contributing $50 to bail funds for protesters
Things are not looking good for fashion designer Virgil Abloh. Abloh, the chief executive officer of Louis Vuitton’s menswear and founder of the luxury Off-White label, is receiving major backlash after he posted that he donated $50 to a Miami bail fund on Sunday, May 31, 2020, after nationwide protests in honor of George Floyd.…
Read MoreDesigner Virgil Abloh explains how fashion could change after pandemic
Virgil Abloh. the creative director of Louis Vuitton menswear and the founder of Off-White, admits he is “inspired” by the fact that fashion could “mean something different” after the pandemic. Speaking to Vogue magazine for its “Postcards from Home” series, he said: “I’m inspired by the fact that fashion can mean something different out of…
Read MoreThe High Museum of Art previews Virgil Abloh’s ‘Figures of Speech’ exhibit
If you’re a fan of art and fashion you need to check out the High Museum of Art’s new exhibit, Virgil Abloh “Figures of Speech.” For those who are not familiar, Abloh is a Black designer and cultural influencer. He is a Chicago native who started his career as an architect and transitioned into curating…
Read MoreKylie Jenner’s daughter Stormi is already a fan of Louis Vuitton (video)
Most babies get excited about food, music or toys, but when you’re one of the Jenner- Kardashian kids, you have luxury at your baby-sized fingertips. Kylie Jenner shared an adorable video of her baby girl Stormi with her new mini-sized Louis Vuitton handbag. The makeup mogul had the baby with her rapper boyfriend Travis Scott.…
Read More7 details about Louis Vuitton’s 1st Black artistic director, Virgil Abloh
Louis Vuitton has named Virgil Abloh, 37, the new artistic director of menswear. Abloh is the founder of luxe-streetwear brand Off- White. The designer is making history as the first Black artistic director of the Luxury European fashion house. This is a huge accomplishment for the designer because people of color are underrepresented at the…
Read MoreLouis Vuitton, Gucci, Fendi: Macy’s outlet, #MacysBackstage, hits Atlanta
Macy’s Backstage The Outlet Store makes it debut in Atlanta, opening today, April 21, 2017, at Gwinnett Place Mall. It doesn’t disappoint. This writer had an opportunity to peek behind the black curtain midweek. “We created Macy’s Backstage for the seasoned outlet shopper who enjoys the excitement of the treasure hunt but whose time and…
Read MoreWill Smith addresses son Jaden’s cross-dressing antics
The Internet has been abuzz since last month when Will Smith’s 17-year-old son, Jaden, was named the new face of Louis Vuitton women’s wear. Plenty of questions and theories about the unorthodox partnership have been discussed but one of the main questions on the minds of people has been “What do Jaden’s parents, Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith, think…
Read Morev: Jaden Smith stars in new Louis Vuitton commercial, ‘The Heroine by Bruce Weber’
We’ve seen the pictures of quirky celebrity seed Jaden Smith posing for Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2016 women’s collection. Now the official commercial is here. In “Louis Vuitton Presents Series 4: The Heroine by Bruce Weber,” Smith proves he can smize just as good as any girl.
Read MoreJaden Smith scores gender-bending fashion campaign
When it comes to celebrity teens, Jaden Smith is definitely seen as an oddball amongst his peers, and that’s especially so because of his peculiar fashion sense, which includes rocking women’s clothes from time to time. Now, Smith’s odd fashion choices are doing more for him than just putting him in the tabloids because it…
Read MoreJames Wright spends Thanksgiving with Patti LaBelle; singer gifts him Louis Vuitton
Viral sensation James Wright is living proof that the Internet can make you a star. In case you missed it, Wright’s life got one heck of an upgrade last week after he uploaded a video reviewing Patti LaBelle’s sweet potato pies and it went viral. In return, Wright was invited to spend Turkey Day with the…
Read MoreKanye West reveals why he had to have Kim Kardashian at the Cannes Lions conference
Kanye West participated in a talk, “Translation: Technology, Culture, and Consumer Adoption: Learning to Read the Cultural Landscape” held at the Palais des Festivals during the Cannes Lions Creativity Conference and revealed the pressure he feels to always have and work with the number one. Check out the interview below. –joi pearson @joiapearson West said:…
Read More17 summer bags; find your style now
On the hunt for your new summer bag? When shopping, remember that satchels and cross body bags are in. What we love about both bags is that they serve dual purposes. They are stylish and easy to wear. So, whether you’re running to your local bodega, the beach or an evening out with your besties,…
Read MoreTop designers accused of racism
As we reported earlier, in the midst of NYFW, supermodels Iman and Naomi Campbell along with fashion activist and documentarian Bethann Hardison joined forces to initiate a new call for diversity within the fashion industry. Together, the terrific trio formed a group called the Diversity Coalition, in hopes of drawing attention to the “acts of racism” conducted by several…
Read MoreFlu outbreak 2013: Louis Vuitton-inspired, designer face masks
Designer face masks: Style options in survival gear We’ve been covering the flu outbreak in China. Nine people have died. The deaths are due to a rare strain of bird flu. The fashion department took this concern and decided to extend stylish options in protection. Deaths are nothing to take lightly and designers and graphic…
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