Short Film Noir Features Handbags: Gucci's Bamboo Confidential

Gucci presents a fun bit of branded content with their 1 minute and 13 second short film starring two of their new handbags, The Lady Lock and the Bamboo Shopper, for the Fall Season. Spoofing Curtis Hanson's 1997 movie L.A. Confidential, the noir-like film is set to a great piece of music ("Bad Vibrations" by The Black Angels) and was shot on location in London at The Savoy.



some stills and images from the shoot:

Gucci

Shop The Gucci Bamboo Handbag Collection here

Veuve Clicquot Champagne Handbags and Heels by Charlotte Olympia.

Charlotte Olympia launches a limited edition capsule collection for Veuve Clicquot Champagne. The bubbly collection of handbags and heels combines fashion brand Charlotte Olympia's sense of femininity and humor with the heritage of the famous French Champagne House. Cues from the champagne brand such as their yellow/orange color, their rosé color, names of their vintages, cork and of course, bubbles are combined with Swarovski sparkles, suede and satins to create this fancy and fun capsule collection.



Bouzy Pandora Clutch:

Inspired by pretty in pink Veuve Clicquot cases, the 'Bouzy Pandora' clutch box is set to match your bubbly flute of champagne.

Cheers!

Raise a glass and say 'Cheers!' to the statement clutch bag of this capsule collection. The effervescent off white figure and champagne flute is surrounded by gold glitter perspex and finished with a circular perspex handle – the perfect evening clutch bag.



Desi:

Heel measures approximately 85mm/ 2 inches. Dazzle in the fabulously feminine 'Desi'. This sparkling silhouette is an effortlessly glamorous slingback with Swarovski crystals and golden embroidery.

Bubbly Pandora:

This summer the highly covetable Pandora clutch box is bursting with champagne bubbles. This fabulous accessory will add a sparkling addition to your outfit.



Dolly:

Heel measures approximately 130mm/ 6 inches with a 40mm/ 1.5 inch platform. Pop the cork and raise a glass to the signature 'Dolly' silhouette hand crafted in glittering cork. The contrasting sheen of the gold "island platform" makes this limited-edition platform a must-have for summer wardrobes.

Cork Pouch:

This shimmering cork pouch is a must-have accessory this summer. Lined in blush silk satin and gold Charlotte Olympia plaque and finished with a Spider's Web zip closure.



Isadora:

Heel measures approximately 145mm/ 6 inches with a 35mm/ 1 inch platform. Inspired by the rich signature colours of Veuve Clicquot’s world-renowned Rosé Cuvée label, 'Isadora' is a glamorous sandal. The suede upper features crystal bejewelled detailing catches the light.



Kitty Flats:

Heel measures approximately 15mm/0.5 inches. Raise a glass to the limited-edition ‘Kitty Flats' in glittering cork with a gold embroidered cat's face.



La Grade Dame:


Heel measures approximately 110mm/ 5 inches. 'La Grande Dame' is the statement design of this capsule collection. The effervescent champagne flute is detailed with Swarovski crystals and gold bubbles – the perfect black satin sandal.

Serena:

Heel measures approximately 140mm/ 6 inches with a 40mm/ 1.5 inch platform. Encapsulating femininity and humour with the heritage of Veuve Clicquot, 'Serena' takes a sparkling twist in glitter cork, beautifully finished with the gold sheen of the signature "island platform".



Shop the collection here

Louis Vuitton's Infinitely Kusama Collection (And All Its Hype) Will Have You Seeing Spots.

If you can connect the dots, you'll have seen this latest collaboration between luxury brand Louis Vuitton and 83 year old Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her dots, waves, pumpkins and brightly colored severe haircut, hyped to the hilt.



above: A wax figure of Yayoi Kusama stands in one of the window displays of Louis Vuitton's Flagship New York store

Along with the launch of the new womenswear ready-to-wear collection (the entire collection of which is shown further down in this post), the New York flagship store has been covered in dots with its windows filled with wax figures and miniature versions of the artist surrounded by her work and the collection:





The Whitney Museum has a Kusama Retrospective timed to coincide with the collection's release.



The Tate Museum just featured an exhibit of Kusama's works, and the line is accompanied by artworks that will be showcased in the Louis Vuitton New Bond Street Maison’s dedicated exhibition space.

Yayoi Kusama: Princess Of The Dots:


iPhone App:


As part of the collaboration with Yayoi Kusama, Louis Vuitton has created an iPhone app that turns any picture into a unique visual inspired by the artist’s signature waves or Dots and upload it to their online gallery, Visions of the Kusama World.



Collaborations between artists and fashion houses are nothing new, but this one is being heralded like the Second Coming.

The collection includes four subcategories based on the signature art styles of Yayoi Kusama: Dots, Waves, Pumpkin and Town. The expansive line includes Fashion and Fine Jewellery, Handbags, Small Leather Goods, Luggage, Scarves, Pareos, Pumps, Flats, Sunglasses and Ready-To-Wear fashions.


above: The pumpkin bag is a precious creation of galvanised metal with pure gold and resin

While I'm a fan of Kasuma's work, some of the pieces in the new collection are truly fabulous while others look like they came straight from Minnie Mouse's wardrobe closet. No doubt about it, you gotta like dots to like Louis Vuitton's Infinitely Kusama Collection.

The Infinitely Kusama Accessories:
Infinitely Kusama Pumps:

Infinitely Kusama flats:

Infinitely Kusama Watch, Collar, Snood and Shawl:

Infinitely Kusama Fashion Jewellery:

Infinitely Kusama Handbags and leather goods:

Infinitely Kusama Luggage:

Infinitely Kusama Pareos and Beach Towel:

Infinitely Kusama Pumpkin scarf and charm:

Infinitely Kusama Town Monogram Silk Scarf:

Infinitely Kusama Sunglasses:



The Ready to Wear Infinitely Kusama Womenswear collection:









Most of the collection is available in store only, but you can shop for some of the accessories online here

Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kasuma's Infinitely Kusama Collection