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Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Tribute Speedy 30

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The limited edition of Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 has been reissued for Spring 2009 as part of the Stephen Sprouse Tribute collection. As predicted in the original post on this collection, the Speedy 30 Rose is priced at USD1,310 which is almost double the standard version (USD700). On the other hand, the neon Graffiti version is price at USD1,180 which is pretty ‘reasonable’ for this collection. If you were an avid collector and has not put your name down for these pieces, it is the time to do so (and maybe also question how ‘avid’ you are). Check out the prices of the other items such as the Neverfull tote, Keepall bag, shawls, shoes and other accessories in this collection here!

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Sophia Coppola For Louis Vuitton Spring 2009

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Yes, it is a post on Louis Vuitton again. It is not that i am biased towards the house of Vuitton but apparently Marc Jacobs has more special projects lined up for The house’s Spring/Summer 2009 compared to any other houses in Paris and Milan. It definitely also helps to have many heavyweight friends around such as Madonna, Sophia Coppola and the late Stephen Sprouse. While Madonna will face the campaign for Vuitton Spring/Summer 2009 African-inspired collection, Marc Jacobs has designed a tribute collection to Sprouse with reference to their famous collaboration back in 2001. As for Sophia Coppola, she has designed a capsule collection that pays homage to Louis Vuitton’s heritage of leather goods. Sophia Coppola’s collection has hit Japan since early December and will be available world wide in March 2009. I like what i have seen of the collection so far. It is understated and smart, the way Ms Coppola has always been. Even the Monogram Canvas duffle looks refined and elegant, making me contemplate to put my name down for one.

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Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Tribute Collection 2009

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Marc Jacobs is a big fan of Stephen Sprouse. Their first collaboration for Louis Vuitton in 2001 was a sold-out collection and is still highly sought-after until today. Sadly, Sprouse’s untimely death in 2004 made it their first and the last collaboration. In 2006, Marc Jacobs paid a tribute to the artist by incorporating Sprouse’s 1987 leopard print into his Fall 2006 collection for Louis Vuitton. The collection was once again sold-out and same as the 2001 pieces, the second-hand items are available on ebay with crazy mark-ups now.

Marc Jacobs is paying another tribute in his Spring 2009 collection. If you missed the first two rounds, rush to the nearest Vuitton shop and put your name down as soon as you see this entry. For Spring 2009, the colors of the Graffiti print against the classic Monogram Canvas background are all neon (lime green, shocking pink and bright orange) and there is also Rose-tattoo collection inspired by Sprouse’s past work. The collection also expands beyond bags and shoes to include scarves, jewelries, shades, small leather goods and ready-to-wear. There is no price information available yet but if you are one of the VIP customers, I am sure you could get a good estimation from the SA. My guess is a Speedy 30 will cost around twice the standard one, which is normally the case with the limited edition.

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