Madonna For Louis Vuitton's

Madonna and Marc: When Marc Jacobs found himself in a meeting on a recent Monday morning to brainstorm about Louis Vuitton’s next fashion advertising campaign, inspiration struck. “I just blurted out, ‘I think we should do Madonna,’” said the designer, Vuitton’s creative director, mentioning he’d attended a concert by the pop icon the night before in Paris. “I was totally just blown away by it, and moved by her performance, by what she had to say, and her energy.”

As the meeting went on, Jacobs tapped out a message to Madonna on his BlackBerry, and within about five minutes came the reply: “I’d love to.”

The result is six atmospheric pictures of a smoldering Madonna by Steven Miesel that will break in a range of fashion magazines in February. “It’s a big change from what we were doing. It tells a story,” said Antoine Arnault, Vuitton’s director of communications. “This I think is an amazing coup, but more than that, there’s real logic behind it. It’s very linked to Marc’s fashion show.”

Although Arnault declined to give figures, he said media budgets for the fashion campaign would be on par with a year ago. And he dismissed as “absurd” reports pegging Madonna’s fees at $10 million. “It’s very far away from that,” he assured.

The campaign marks the end of Vuitton’s six-year collaboration with photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, with the parting characterized as amicable, and another reunion for long-time collaborators Madonna and Meisel. Jacobs last worked with Meisel in his Perry Ellis days. (Arnault noted it’s “very probable” Vuitton’s association with Meisel will continue.)

The campaign takes the very Parisian theme of Jacobs’ hit spring Vuitton collection, with a smoky French bistro the setting, and the sepia-toned images evoking a Brassai atmosphere. “As cliché as they are, I love all these French references,” the designer said. (Although the restaurant, Figaro, is on North Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles).

“I still feel it looks like beautiful, gorgeous Madonna,” Jacobs said about the images. “Excepting the references and excepting the clichés, this still feels very today. And it didn’t feel so much like a fashion shoot, it feels like portraits.”

The shoot wrapped up in less than a day and without incident, although Jacobs said hordes of paparazzi literally “appeared out of the bushes” the moment Madonna arrived. “It went from a quiet street to complete chaos,” he said.

The designer also marveled at the singer’s incredible fitness that allowed her to recline, her back arched, on bentwood chairs, or shoot a leg straight up in the air, no sweat. “She’s so sure of herself as an icon and as a woman. It was her idea to do the fishnets,” Jacobs said. “What fascinates me the most about her is her never-ending energy, and the idea of becoming and changing. She’s an artist who’s unafraid to use her voice.”

Arnault said the fashion campaign would appear “very strongly” in February and March issues and with few changes in media placements. “We’re staying on target,” he stressed.

The first visuals will spotlight slouchy bags in monogram canvas and monogram-embossed leather, along with ethnic-inspired sandals, bangles and sexy ready-to-wear. In tandem, Vuitton will continue to run its “core values” campaign, with spots featuring Sean Connery, the latest celebrity spokesman, continuing into next year. Analysts have estimated Vuitton spends more than $250 million annually on advertising, most of it print-driven.

Thankyou WWD & Miles Socha, Pictures Courstesy of WWD


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Favorites Of The Day

Just another reason for me to love shoes. These are on sale for a seriously deep discount.

Dior
"Anniversary Peep Toe Platform"
Available at E-Luxury

Sale! Sale! Sale! I'm finding absolutely everything I love on sale!

Michael Kors
"Camel Leather Drawstring Tote"
Available at Rue La La

I started to feature this necklace months ago but it's an even better feature when it is on sale!

BeaValdes
"Fleurs Du Mal Necklace"
Available at Couture Lab

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Thakoon for Target

Thakoon Panichgul (pictured right) is the next designer on tap for Target’s Go International Collection. Known for his feminine take on eastern style, Thakoon's collection for Target will be priced from $16.99-$44.99 and feature a variety of seasonal staples including flutter sleeve tees, ruffled tanks and belted shirtdresses. Stand-out pieces include a floral print canvas coat, a shibori print ¾-sleeve dress, floral print shorts and a striped pleated dress.


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This is a neat little bootie.

Steve Madden
Melonie
Available at Steve Madden

I really, really love this coat and it's on sale!

Astor In Black
"Leather Double Breasted Coat with Pleated Skirt and Oversized Fur Collar"
Available at Rock & Republic

Ok, I'll admit it, I was not a fan of this particular necklace when my girlfriend describe it to me over the phone. It was when I saw how it hangs that I said: "Ok, I think I like it." (Not to be taken out of context)

Christian Audiger
"Two Toned Large Logo Pendant"
Available at Christian Audiger

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Chloe & Reese

Couture-lovers, take note: Chloe & Reese wants to bring custom creations to the masses. The brand will launch their website tomorrow, but will be offering savvy shoppers more than just your average e-commerce offerings. The site will include an international custom shop, making them the first woman's ready-to-wear collection to offer shoppers around the world the opportunity to customize any of Chloe & Reese's darling dresses, blouses, coats and more (from seasons past and present!) in hundreds of colors and fabrications, like silk failles, vintage-look brocades, Italian wool cashmere blends, satins and velvets. All garments are made to order and shipped within a two-week delivery window.

"With the launch of our international custom shop, we offer a fresh perspective on the traditional shopping experience by making it more personal and valuable to the consumer," said Annmarie Scotto, Chloe & Reese designer. "Shoppers can get exactly what they want, with garments that reflect their own personal style." The custom shop isn't chloeandreese.com's only draw: with its launch, the website will also feature promotional incentives like Free Frock Fridays and The Boyfriend List, a registry where users can keep a wish list--and include their boyfriend or husband's email address.

Thank you Emily Gyben

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Louis Vuitton The "Graffitti Print"

Fashion graffiti has reemerged as global luxury brand Louis Vuitton brings out yet another graffiti pop collection.

The spray-art inspired collection for Louis Vuitton is a collaboration with artist Stephen Sprouse for the second time around. The first time was with the graffiti collection back in 2001 which took the fashion world by storm; this time they are elaborating on past success.

Spouse has now recreated the graffiti print, and it’s just the bags this time that have been under the spray can - the graffiti luxe touch has been added to sneakers, shoes, sunglasses as well as a range of clothing.

No doubt the graffiti art scene is growing in the streets, and that is all good, but the fashion graffiti craze is a little beyond me… Too much going on. I can’t wait to see this fad turn back to basics again.

Thankyou cyana at trendland for this story

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Favorites Of The Day

Navigating all the sales is a real job. But finding the good stuff is sooooo worth it!

Prada
"Dark Bronze Leather Ruffle Detail Pumps"
Available at Blue Fly

This is a bag to watch. I'll bet you see a lot of bags made like this in the upcoming season.

Louis Vuitton

"Mahina L"
Available at E-Luxury

Just a very pretty, feminine blouse. Comes in blue too.

Max Studio
"Silk Charmuse Front Tie Top"
Available at Max Studio

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This shoe is not on sale but you know how I am about shoes! I'm sure they are on sale somewhere.

Gucci
"Roma Mary Jane Sandal"
Available at Neiman Marcus

Oh, my, goodness! Who can say no to that face! It's so cute! I'll have to get two.

FAO Swartz
"2008 Collectible Bear"
Available at FAO Swartz

Bebe
"Draped Tie Smocked Halter Top"
On Sale today at BeBe

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CYBER MONDAY SHOPPING GUIDE

Here's an update to your shopping guide for Cyber Monday! Happy Shopping.

7 For All Man Kind Register with the site and you'll be informed of sales.

Abas Join the site's mailing list for sales information

Acne Jeans Join site for sales information

Addias Join site for sales information

Alexander McQueen Join site for sales information

Amazon Everyday sale at Amazon

American Apparel Get 15% off for joining their site. Get free shipping on order over $75.00

American Tourister Get 50% off (that's almost enough to make me get some luggage!)

Anastiasia's Join site for sales information

Anhropologie Free shipping now through Dec 19. Join the site for sales

Antonia's 40% off Holiday Sale

Apivita 20% off all Proproline Hair Products

Armani 20% off Everything, free shipping on orders of $100.00 or more

Baby Phat 20% to 25% web buster deals

Banana Republic Save up 40% off on Cyber Monday

Barney's Select "Sale" in Upper right section of homepage

Barns & Noble Save up to 40% and free shipping on orders over $25.00

BeBe Up to 50% off

Best Buy Cyber Monday 2-Day Sale only, Sunday Nov 30th - Mon. Dec. 1st

Blackberry On sale at Sprint, AT&T

Bloomingdale's Free shipping on orders of $100.00 plus other Cyber Monday Deals

Bobbi Brown Free Shipping on any order

Borders Save up to 40% in the Wonderland. All kinds of great Cyber Monday Deals.

Borghese Free shipping for orders over $60.00. Various great buys.

Brooks Brothers Special offers up to 70% off some merchandise now until December 31st

Brookstone Great Cyber Monday Deals!

Brown's Fashion's Select sale on lower right hand corner of homepage

Burberry It's a SALE! I mean a drop everything sale!

Bvlgari Join the newsletter to receive sales info

Catherine Maldrino Select Sale button in upper right hand corner of homepage

Chanel Subscribe to the website for promotions

Christian Audigier Click on "Sale" in the lower left hand corner

Christian Dior Register For Dior Newsletter

Christian Louboutin Enter your e-mail address in the space provided

Clementine Sale starts November 28th

Clinique Join the Clinique Club for specials

Clive Christianson It's just good info to have the web address!

Coach Free shipping on purchases of $150.00 or more within US only.

Converse Everything you need to know is there under Shopping FAQ in lower right corner

Costco Online gift guide Nov 24th - Dec. 14th, (I might go into a sale coma)

Couture Lab Sign up for their newsletter in center bottom of page

David Yurman You can find him in stores like Neiman Marcus, Saks etc

David's Footwear Just a gift card offered no sales

Diane Von Furstenburg Join her newsletter to learn about sales

Diesel Sale 30% off

Dillard's Free shipping when you spend $99.00 or more on 12/1

DKNY Private Online Sale-40% off Donna Karan Handbags

Dolce and Gabbana Join the club to stay informed of all special offers

Ed Hardy Join newsletter for specials

E-Luxury Up to 70% off and special deals

Emillo Pucci Register with site for sales info

Endless Click on sale in upper right corner, plus lots of other goodies

Erikson Beamon Just to provide you with a link, his products available at Net-A-Porter

Estee Lauder Click on Special Offer to the upper right side of the homepage

FAO Swartz Deals, Deals, Dealz!

FCUK Click on sale in the upper left hand side of the homepage

Fendi No sales on website, but you can go to places like Net-A-Porter

Ferragamo No sales on website however you can go to e-luxury, net-a-porter

Forzieri Click on "Sale" in the upper right hand corner

Footcandy 40% off Designer Footwear (I am so there!)

Gap Gap card members get free shipping on orders of over $100.00

Gayles Chocolate Sign up for email deals on the bottom center of the homepage

Gerard Darel Sign up for newsletter to get sales info

Gianfranco Ferre No Sale at this site but you can go to e-luxury

Gilt Groupe ALWAYS A SALE, Selected designers

Godiva Free Standard Shipping on orders of $75.00 or more

Gucci Click on website exclusives for specials

Guess Click on "Sale" on the upper middle portion of page

Hancock Fabrics 50% off selected items, and other deals too!

Hayden-Harnett Join mailing list for specials (it's worth it)

Hermes Join newsletter for specials

Herve Ledger Sign up for mailing list

House of Deron Join mailing list for all specials

HSN They've got all kinds of deals! Including 15% for first time borrowing

Ideeli THINGS ARE ALWAYS ON SALE!!! MEMBERSHIP IS FREE!!! SELECT "JOIN HERE"

Indi Jeans No sale but well worth the investment

Iossellianni Click "Log In" on the lower left hand side of the home page

Issac Mizahari Join the mailing list for specials

Issa No sale on site but can be found at e-luxury, net-a-porter

J.C. Penny 30% to 70% off online sales starting Mon Dec. 1st

J. Crew Up to 50% off, Click Sale in upper right hand corner of page

Jennifer Alfano Join E-mail list for specials

Jil Sander Register for newsletter for specials in the lower left hand corner. Click on gifts

Jimmy Choo Select the On-line Boutique, then select sale

Jo Malone Shop Holiday Gifts and you can select "Gift" on the right hand side of the homepage

Jo Ann Fabrics Up to 60% off Cyber Monday

Juicy Couture Select "Sale" from the menu on the left side of the home page

K.B. Toys Free Shipping on over 800 items and other deals too!

Keihl's Register to receive information about sales

Kohls Sale! deals on everything!

Kooba Join mailing list for specials

Kmart Sale! Up to 50% off on selected items

LaPerla Click "Sale" button on upper right side of page

LAMB Join newsletter for special promotions

Long Champ Sign up for newsletter to receive info about specials

Lorenz Leather Select "Clearance" in the lower left hand corner of page

Louis Vuitton Sign up for the newsletter to learn about specials

Lutz and Patmos Click "Sale" in the lower right hand corner

M.A.C. Cosmetics Current promotion is free ground shipping for orders over $50.00

Macy's Too many deals to pick just one, so click "Sale" in the upper right corner

Marc Ecko Buy 1 item this weekend get the second item 50% off

Max Azaria Select "Sale" from the menu on the left side of the home page

Max Studio Join mailing list, Free shipping on orders over $100.00

Michael Kors Select "Sale" from the menu on the left side of the home page

Miguel Ases Select "Sale" on the lower left side of the menu

Miu Miu Subscribe in the upper right hand corner of the home page

Muse Ten Click on "Sale" at the lower left hand side of the menu

Nanette Lapore Select "Sale" in the lower left hand corner of the home page

Neiman Marcus Take 60% off and take 20% to 30% already reduced prices plus more deals

Net-A-Porter Up to 50% off

Nordstrom 40% off or more on women's select styles online

Old Navy Friday only 50% off selected items

Overstock.com CYBER MONDAY JACKPOT!

Plaza Too Click on Sale in upper right hand corner

Puma Join Mailing List

QVC Salestacular!

Ralph Lauren Select "Sale" in the upper right (in red) Home Page

Rock and Republic Enter e-mail in lower left hand corner for specials

Ron Herman Click on sale in the upper right hand corner (Currently 40% off)

Samsonite E-mail sign up

Sam's Club You know it's a Sale everyday! (I'm gonna need my therapist!)

Sean John Join the website, look in the lower right hand corner of homepage

Sephora Free ground shipping for purchases over $50.00

Shebang Click on "Sale" in the lower left hand section of the menu

Shopbop Up to 70% off plus selected deals

Singer22 20% off and other deals

Sony Register in the upper left hand corner of homepage

Spiegel Save up to 65% and click "sale" in the upper right hand corner of the homepage

Sprint Too many deals! Save on selected phones and plans

Tanga Lingerie Sign up for newsletter

Target Many deals spend $50.00 get free shipping. Valid through 1/31/09

Tommy Hilfiger Select "Women's Sale" on the upper Right Side of the Home Page

Toys R Us Cyber Monday Sale plus other deals too numerous to list

True Religion Sign up for e-mail in upper left hand corner of home page

Uggs Join the VIP Club for Specials

Victoria's Secret 50% off and other deals, I'm there!

Vivre 40% off selected merchandise, other deals too!

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***2008 ONLINE SHOPPING GUIDE***

If the title didn't tell you enough, here is our complete list of sales from everyone we've ever written about. Just click on that retailers name and there is a link provided here. Happy Shopping! And have a wonderful Holiday Season. OH, by the way I'll keep this list updated every week!

7 For All Man Kind Register with the site and you'll be informed of sales.

Abas Join the site's mailing list for sales information

Acne Jeans Join site for sales information

Addias Join site for sales information

Alexander McQueen Join site for sales information

Amazon Everyday sale at Amazon

American Apparel Get 15% off for joining their site. Get free shipping on order over $75.00

American Tourister Get 50% off (that's almost enough to make me get some luggage!)

Anastiasia's Join site for sales information

Anhropologie Free shipping now through Dec 19. Join the site for sales

Antonia's 40% off Holiday Sale

Apivita 20% off all Proproline Hair Products

Armani 20% off Everything

Baby Phat 15% to 40% off, Click on "Special Offers" in the upper right corner of the homepage

Banana Republic 40% off now selected styles now through Dec 1st

Barney's Select "Sale" in Upper right section of homepage

Barns & Noble Save up to 40% and free shipping on orders over $25.00

BeBe Up to 50% off

Blackberry On sale at Sprint, AT&T

Bloomingdale's Take an extra 40% off. A NUMBER OF GREAT SPECIALS!!!

Bobbi Brown Free Shipping on any order

Borders Save up to 40% in the Wonderland. All kinds of great deals!

Borghese Free shipping for orders over $60.00. Various great buys.

Brooks Brothers 4 Days, 15% off Wednesday November 26th - Saturday November 29th

Brookstone Thanksgiving Sale November 25-November 30 ---Great Deals

Brown's Fashion's Select sale on lower right hand corner of homepage

Burberry It's a SALE! I mean a drop everything sale!

Bvlgari Join the newsletter to receive sales info

Catherine Maldrino Select Sale button in upper right hand corner of homepage

Chanel Subscribe to the website for promotions

Christian Audigier Click on "Sale" in the lower left hand corner

Christian Dior Register For Dior Newsletter

Christian Louboutin Enter your e-mail address in the space provided

Clementine Sale starts November 28th

Clinique Join the Clinique Club for specials

Clive Christianson It's just good info to have the web address!

Coach Free shipping on purchases of $150.00 or more within US only.

Converse Everything you need to know is there under Shopping FAQ in lower right corner

Costco Online gift guide Nov 24th - Dec. 14th, (I might go into a sale coma)

Couture Lab Sign up for their newsletter in center bottom of page

David Yurman You can find him in stores like Neiman Marcus, Saks etc

David's Footwear Just a gift card offered no sales

Diane Von Furstenburg Join her newsletter to learn about sales

Diesel Sale 30% off on F/W 08 apparel

DKNY Private Online Sale-40% off Donna Karan Handbags

Dolce and Gabbana Join the club to stay informed of all special offers

Ed Hardy Join newsletter for specials

E-Luxury 40% off

Emillo Pucci Register with site for sales info

Endless Click on sale in upper right corner, plus lots of other goodies

Erikson Beamon Just to provide you with a link, his products available at Net-A-Porter

Estee Lauder Click on Special Offer to the upper right side of the homepage

FAO Swartz Deals, Deals, Dealz!

FCUK Click on sale in the upper left hand side of the homepage

Fendi No sales on website, but you can go to places like Net-A-Porter

Ferragamo No sales on website however you can go to e-luxury, net-a-porter

Forzieri Click on "Sale" in the upper right hand corner

Footcandy 40% off Designer Footwear (I am so there!)

Gap Gap card members get free shipping on orders of over $100.00

Gayles Chocolate Sign up for email deals on the bottom center of the homepage

Gerard Darel Sign up for newsletter to get sales info

Gianfranco Ferre No Sale at this site but you can go to e-luxury

Gilt Groupe ALWAYS A SALE, Selected designers

Godiva Free Standard Shipping on orders of $75.00 or more

Gucci Click on website exclusives for specials

Guess Click on "Sale" on the upper middle portion of page

Hancock Fabrics 50% off selected items, and other deals too!

Hayden-Harnett Join mailing list for specials (it's worth it)

Hermes Join newsletter for specials

Herve Ledger Sign up for mailing list

House of Deron Join mailing list for all specials

HSN They've got all kinds of deals!

Ideeli THINGS ARE ALWAYS ON SALE!!! MEMBERSHIP IS FREE!!! SELECT "JOIN HERE"

Indi Jeans No sale but well worth the investment

Iossellianni Click "Log In" on the lower left hand side of the home page

Issac Mizahari Join the mailing list for specials

Issa No sale on site but can be found at e-luxury, net-a-porter

Jennifer Alfano Join E-mail list for specials

Jil Sander Register for newsletter for specials in the lower left hand corner. Click on gifts

Jimmy Choo Select the On-line Boutique, then select sale

Jo Malone Shop Holiday Gifts and you can select "Gift" on the right hand side of the homepage

Jo Ann Fabrics 3-Day Door buster Sale, Nov 28-Nov 30, all kinds of neat deals

Juicy Couture Select "Sale" from the menu on the left side of the home page

Keihl's Register to receive information about sales

Kohls Sale! deals on everything!

Kooba Join mailing list for specials

Kmart Sale! Up to 50% off on selected items

LaPerla Click "Sale" button on upper right side of page

LAMB Join newsletter for special promotions

Long Champ Sign up for newsletter to receive info about specials

Lorenz Leather Select "Clearance" in the lower left hand corner of page

Louis Vuitton Sign up for the newsletter to learn about specials

Lutz and Patmos Click "Sale" in the lower right hand corner

M.A.C. Cosmetics Current promotion is free ground shipping for orders over $50.00

Macy's Too many deals to pick just one, so click "Sale" in the upper right corner

Marc Ecko Buy 1 item this weekend get the second item 50% off

Max Azaria Select "Sale" from the menu on the left side of the home page

Michael Kors Select "Sale" from the menu on the left side of the home page

Miguel Ases Select "Sale" on the lower left side of the menu

Miu Miu Subscribe in the upper right hand corner of the home page

Muse Ten Click on "Sale" at the lower left hand side of the menu

Nanette Lapore Select "Sale" in the lower left hand corner of the home page

Neiman Marcus Take 60% off and take 20% to 30% already reduced prices plus more deals

Net-A-Porter Up to 50% off

Nordstrom Select "Sale" in the upper right hand corner of home page

Old Navy Friday only 50% off selected items

Plaza Too Click on Sale in upper right hand corner

QVC Salestacular!

Ralph Lauren Select "Sale" in the upper right (in red) Home Page

Rock and Republic Enter e-mail in lower left hand corner for specials

Ron Herman Click on sale in the upper right hand corner (Currently 40% off)

Samsonite E-mail sign up

Sam's Club You know it's a Sale everyday! (I'm gonna need my therapist!)

Sean John Join the website, look in the lower right hand corner of homepage

Sephora Free ground shipping for purchases over $50.00

Shebang Click on "Sale" in the lower left hand section of the menu

Singer22 20% off and other deals

Sony Register in the upper left hand corner of homepage

Spiegel Save up to 65% and click "sale" in the upper right hand corner of the homepage

Sprint Too many deals! Save on selected phones and plans

Tanga Lingerie Sign up for newsletter

Target Two day sale, deals are too numerous for me to list

Tommy Hilfiger Select "Women's Sale" on the upper Right Side of the Home Page

Toys R Us Doorbuster Sale Nov 28th and 29th plus other deals too numerous to list

True Religion Sign up for e-mail in upper left hand corner of home page

Uggs Join the VIP Club for Specials

Victoria's Secret 50% off and other deals, I'm there!

Vivre 40% off selected merchandise, other deals too!

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