A COUPLE of months ago, uber label Louis Vuitton flew Asian journalists to Sanya, a resort island in Hainan, China, to view its Cruise 2010 collection.
Casual chic paired with the newest LV bag. To get us all in the mood, we were put up in the swanky Ritz-Carlton, one of the island’s newest resorts (the island consists only of resorts). That proved to be the perfect setting to view the new nautical-inspired range, which was displayed in different villas in the resort.
We wandered around the rooms to get a close up look at the women’s RTW collection and accessories, as well as the men’s Spring/Summer Precollection 2010.
An adorable bag for nights out. While LV does sometimes come up with discreet pieces, you don’t wear this label if you’re a wallflower. Anything from any of its collections is instantly identifiable, and somehow manages to be flashy yet classy at the same time.
This particular collection was fun, flirty and wearable, and, of course, came with the usual dose of glamour and sophistication associated with the brand.
A jacket and shorts from the Men’s Spring/Summer Precollection 2010. While I don’t normally spend as much time looking at the men’s pieces, I have to say I stopped a moment longer in front of a beautiful pair of suede shoes which were just gorgeous! And there was a perfectly tailored jacket, paired with shorts.
A well-made jacket or suit will always make me stop and look. There’s something so appealing about the perfection of a cut ... the fit, the seams, the details. I stood admiring it for so long that I was asked if I had someone in mind for it. Me, I wanted to say. I want it.
Stand out in this dazzling, gold beauty. Another jacket which caught my eye was a gorgeous, black leather one with white sleeves and collar and the LV monogram on the front.
As for the women’s collection, we all fell completely in love with practically everything. I loved the rope detailing running through the clothes, and on the bangles, necklaces, belts and shoes. Padlocks were also a big feature and they accessorised roped bracelets and hung from the back of heeled pumps.
Highlights from the range included a cutesy bright yellow, button bow mini-dress paired with colourful big bangles with rope detailing, nautical-striped dresses with belts of rope as well as tweed suits – for the latter, it didn’t really matter what the material was as there was so little of it.
Perfect for jeans or an evening dress. Hooded coats in bright yellow and patent black will shelter anyone in style from unexpected showers and the wide-sleeved, swing-style jackets worn over dresses and short shorts were also a favourite.
And I must mention a fabulous blazer with a bow at the back that was a standout.
And speaking of short shorts, this collection is definitely about bare legs. How anyone can sit decently in the mini dresses is beyond me.
The real show stealers were not the bags, as beautiful as most of them were. LV introduced a new monogram nylon bag with rope straps and the Alma and Pochette Lena in patent black. The Mini Noe Rococo was adorable; it’s a little glittery, sequined drawstring bag, perfect for parties. And the Minaudière Trésor in studded calf leather is just the thing for elegant night outs or to dress up your jeans.
What this collection really pays homage to is the shoes. All of us immediately made a bee-line for the amazing, slouchy cut-out boots. They come in glitter, patent, leather and gold versions and you’ve got to see them to really appreciate how fabulous they really are.
The other shoes were equally gorgeous; wedges with straps to keep your balance, the assortment of bejewelled, glittery heels and flats and the silvery, open-toed, heeled pumps with single rosettes. Another standout had to be the deep-red platforms with gold studs and ankle straps – the kind of shoe that looks like a lethal weapon of the fashionable kind.
Playing pirates has never been so decadent.
>The Louise Vuitton Men’s Spring/Summer Precollection 2010 and Women’s Cruise 2010 collection are now available at Louis Vuitton boutiques located at Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, and Suria KLCC
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