is the Louis Vuitton Selby back on the map in China?

Paris to Shanghai by train. The only concept dredge up the atmosphere of bygone times, when the Orient Express train, the style, the way was the luxury of traveling. And what are the two cities mentioned this fabulous old better than Paris and Shanghai, a city once celebrated as "the Paris of the East?" This nostalgic feeling is that Louis Vuitton is to open in its new campaign, "Louis Vuitton Express" - which this week began with a teaser video, "Paris to Shanghai by train from The Selby," - that the digital extension is an event marketing campaign that has run online, on YouTube and Facebook from French brand HQ into its new headquarters in China. But who or what you might ask, is "The Selby?" And "The Selby" enough to treat Vuitton again in favor of Chinese luxury buyers who have come recently, the type of mark on the musculoskeletal system such as excursions - a relic of the past? Fashion experts (including the class of China hippie jetsetting) know that "The Selby" is the name of Todd Selby's web, a New York photographer whose blog 4 years with the houses of his friends hippies grew into a full-time business and the brand in its own right. He published a book on his blog with another base in October, on his "edible Selby" gourmet Photo Series for the New York Times T Magazine "is based. Selby also shot photos for brands such as Dockers, Fendi, Cole Haan, Jack Purcell, and Nike, and a number of projects for Louis Vuitton. Now he helps the luxury brand LVMH owned luxury China fry some customers at a critical time for the company. The context of cooperation emerged back in the fall of LV / Winter '12 Paris Fashion Week show in February, the romance of old-time celebration of the golden age of the train when passengers Prim - with Louis Vuitton suitcase that their luggage, of course. Vuitton Marc Jacobs provided showstopping spectacle ended the week and won rave reviews at the golden age of rail, the celebrated "romance of another time, the silhouette of another time." Now, as the train rolls on, all the way from Paris to Shanghai. Louis Vuitton makes this show in Shanghai this month, taking with Todd Selby on a journey around the whole thing, like the character models (and Vuitton Fall collection) get on a real train ride on the market as important to the brand. WWD reports that "This is the first time the brand tries to evoke atmosphere of the Parisian salon has its exact," on a future event: "When he was in the show spot on the famous Bund in Shanghai at 09:00 (July) chugs 19, are the models for the fall and circle to land at the train, as they did in Paris. The event coincides with an exhibition of luggage and the opening of the first house Vuitton in China -. a four-level unit at the Plaza 66 Complex " Louis Vuitton could certainly be more steam in China. "In China, Louis Vuitton brand to be the same as you-I [sic], or domestic helpers, can not afford." This brutal assessment of the current situation in the Louis Vuitton luxury in China, the news agency Reuters as early as last month, "a retail consultant, who declined to be named." While Louis Vuitton is still not destroyed in the Chinese market for luxury burgeoning profile has a bleak future for the brand (and Gucci), painted against rapidly increasing competition Chanel and Hermes. In fact, at the Conference of the Political Consultative Conference, China and the recent National People's Congress, Hermes was a good mark on the screen of men and women VIPs. In response, said a spokeswoman Vuitton Reuters that the event in July at its new flagship of Shanghai ", confirmed that the Vuitton brand-garde in China." It is a fine line between "trends" and "desirable". Although Hermes is definitely the star of the new Chinese luxury, Louis Vuitton is the gray eminence of the market. As part of the celebrations for the 20th Anniversary in China this year, it sponsored a special exhibition at the National Museum of China, known as "Louis Vuitton travel."

Expert advice to your Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and other designer handbags authentic to keep in good condition

Educated buyers of designer bags such as high-end Louis Vuitton and Chanel clothing and accessories, see their purchases as an investment. Today, Raya Jaffer, co-founder of the resale seller premiere luxury Rodeo Drive (http://www.shopRDR.com), has some tips on how to keep your wallet at his best. Houston, TX (PRWEB) 6 July 2012 Luxury handbags quality are designed to last for many years. Unfortunately, the new owners of designer handbags high-end watch their big ticket purchase falls short of its expected service life due to exposure to extreme elements, improper storage, and other forms of abuse. Raya Jaffer, style expert and co-founder of Rodeo Drive Resale (http://www.shopRDR.com), has some tips on how to make the most of your investment handbag. Preparing for a hand): The first step is to get the bag with a leather protection, many small patches that can occur down the line to protect treat. 2) Easy to pack: Do not overload the luxury bag, this may lead to considerable tension on the straps that are down can cause the line repaired. In addition, filling a bag with a maximum capacity will be deformed into the bag, destroying the entire broadcast. 3) Keep it clean: dirt, oil and sweat can quickly turn a baby Louis Vuitton bag in a sporadic disease. Therefore, it is always a good idea to only carry this luxury with clean hands. Also, avoid placing it on the floor - even for a short time. The rule of three seconds is a no-go when it comes to high fashion, and so for under $ 20 dollars per bag hanger is the perfect companion for your luxury bag. Strong enough to keep most of the bags, purse hanger literally hanging from the edge of the table so that you keep your bag free from the millions of germs on the floor, just waiting to ruin his perfect finish. 4 to store) carefully: When the bag is not used, there are provided in a uniform temperature must, advises Raya. "Be careful, it is your money, have in a controlled air, not too cold or hot. Changing humidity actually the surface of your leather or type of bag. It is also tarnish the material." She added that the bag is also included should be. "If you put your bags, use a breathable coating as a dust bag. Also never store a bag in there with nothing, it needs to be filled with soft tissue. The idea is to keep the teddy bear to hold its shape." 5) Give her room: "Be sure to stack your purse on one another," says Raya ".. Because it will cause bumps on your bags, the weight of the bag on top of it," Very fancy bags with straps unconventional can be difficult she said, noting that special attention on carriers that have the potential to damage the bag should be paid. "If she has a chain strap, make sure you wrap the string a little to throw, because if only the chain on the pocket, it will leave a footprint." Popular handbags by designers such as Prada, Chanel, Judith Leiber and can cost a pretty penny, but these high-priced products hold their value exceptionally well to take, especially for the owners of the time, their pockets looking for luxury brand.

The Art of Packing Louis Vuitton shows you how efficiently packed

Packaging is considered more efficient than an art. This interactive guide on the packaging of Louis Vuitton will teach you some tips and tricks to maximize your suitcase space and fold your clothes to reduce wrinkles. Here you will find step by step instructions for packing the clothes and accessories for men and women, and can choose between a tribe, rolling suitcases or carry-on (all examples of LV luggage, of course, but can tailor your advice to all types of luggage). Highlights webapp fold the pieces of the first package (eg toiletries, heavy) and tells you the best way to dress. For example, click on the button up shirt, turn it, both in the heats, and flip the collar so that it is ready for packaging. While we have many other tips for packing for a trip before have imagined, this is a fun visual guide that includes a series of articles.

Gucci summer promises a colorful Mediterranean '13

What is the creative director Frida Giannini at Gucci brought a lot of spicy Mediterranean has. It was not an easy task to follow in the footsteps of the American superstar Tom Ford, has transformed the once-staid company become one of the hottest labels in fashion, before he in 2004. But the Rome-born Giannini decided to see how his own way, and that was somewhere between "La Dolce Vita'' and the edge of the Mediterranean, with a bit of Anglo-American rock thrown in for exacerbations abroad. The result was a huge success. And his latest collection of menswear for summer 2013, presented Monday is no exception. In the Notes shows, Giannini speaks of his desire to use color to evoke strong this summer, adding that to discover the new collection of Gucci man "to be new Mediterranean chic.'' Gucci summer palette is a burst of energy from the Mediterranean blue and green to turquoise, terra cotta, raspberry, orange, lemon and pistachio. These bright colors may be used for a suit, a pair of pants or a sweater. If they are mixed together to create happy feelings for shirts and pants made of silk. The new Gucci jacket cotton jersey is double row and fitted kitchen to the waist to create favors the effect of thin 1960 "Dolce Vita cm Playboys. Pants are classic, but on the lean side. Knitted sweaters, without shaking, net-polo-shirts sewn and printed scarf to add casual chic. raincoats summer a popular view of the current title of Milan, also in bright colors. The latest Gucci bag is spacious and colorful. Styles range from the pocket shoulder bag in croc-weekend. The leitmotif of the collection in hot weather, this is the classic Gucci loafer. In white, black or colored, worn without socks strictly accessorized it with any outfit in the show.

panic buying of fashion --- July celebration Milanoo fourth anniversary

CHENGDU, China 3 July 2012 - / PRNewswire / - in July 2008 by Albert Feng, Milanoo, a leading provider of online fashion clothing founded, celebrates its fourth birthday this month with the introduction of a special panic buying "," fashion-sales activity is Milanoo.com. A good opportunity to enjoy fashion, sales activity will also help customers around the world to save money. Guests are free shipping on orders over $ 99 enjoy three days long during the 4th July event. Carefully selected fashion products in each category will take in this activity of 3 July to 5 Presented in July 2012. The mid-July brings another flurry of sales to customers. 14th July (National Holiday), fashion items selected specifically to be lower by 80%. Whether you are fashion clothes and accessories for women, such as wedding wear, Special Occasion Dresses, shoes, bags, cosplay costumes, Lolita outfits, makeup accessories, home or clothing, activity Milanoo fourth birthday on 17 July is the perfect time for a special "panic buying". Milanoo products starting at $ 2.99 will be available, is empty at all during this manna. The last event of the fashion at affordable prices for the month, friends and family sale on 28 July Milanoo.com. A huge 80% discount will be the customers who lack the sales activities from the beginning of the month will be made available. July is a hot month for customers and Milanoo Milanoo. According to Albert Feng, is the CEO of Milanoo, the objective of promoting in July to invite our customers to celebrate our fourth birthday with us and share the happiness and success for all Milanooers. For further details on the fourth anniversary celebrations in July Milanoo, please log on our official website http://www.milanoo.com. About Milanoo.com Milanoo.com is one of the established round and is the perfect place for a wide array of elegant and unique dresses that definitely help to find you steal the show. Milanoo large collection includes wedding dresses, cosplay costumes, Lolita items, wigs, lingerie, formal wear, wedding attire, shoes and handbags. Men's fashion, bedding, essential household items and yoga are also available. As the leading online store for fashion, Milanoo.com is always trying to bring something new and unique for fashion lovers.

Hermes perfected masculine elegance

  Hermes, Veronique Nichanian knows how to dress men.

Spring-summer 2013 show at the house all the floors in the 18 Century stone monastery is a terribly elegant affair.

Fortunately - has not been interrupted by a very skillful and colorful display, the place has the expectations raised that.

Sexy costume fitting - single-and double-breasted suit - insisted on his shoulders, but remained soft and unangular.

Meanwhile, high-waisted trousers by the 1950s, a very masculine figure created.

Fashion is about looking statements.

Some designers are so busy trying to say something catchy, they forget aesthetics.

It was not the case.

He focused on pure luxury, whether in soft suede, silk or tuxedos to sharp reversals in mohair.

Color, elegance results in a range - earth green, light yellow, beige, red and sweet - it was great, but remained blind and vision.

In case there was some doubt about the credentials of the subject male, sporty details like white sneakers, hoods, zippers and cords at home that it was all sweet, but very manly.

What is the secret to a lasting Hermes - 2011 marks one of the most profitable fashion?

With regard to men's fashion is going Nichanian is simple: "I have no secrets that I love people.".

Kenzo, Dior and Hermes to play it safe with color

PARIS: Fourth day of the Paris men's shows had an important message: We are playing with taste safe.Fashion his collections at this time of year are often waiting for the summer and celebrate the color, but gave strong performances in the field Saturday, there is a clear focus on colors that are kept muted and soft. Kenzo and Hermès shows subtle palettes featured extensive and inventive, but it was a tonal balance that was the key. Bright color, prominent in recent seasons, seemed for a moment: as red spots in the Kris Van Assche Dior Homme show. Could this mean a return to elegance in men's fashion? Sunday is the last day of the week men in Paris, includes performances by Pierre Cardin, Lanvin and Paul Smith. KENZOKenzo includes color. The designers traveled to the jungles of Southeast Asia - a collection of powerful and subtle way back sharply. "We have been inspired by a trip to Thailand last year," said half of the duo design, Humberto Leon. To stay off the sidewalk covered with vivid impressions of camouflage, deer-stalker hats and even a harness with canteens hydrated. "I wanted people a survival kit: everything you need, when they were stranded in the jungle," he added. But flirting with the tropics was only a distant concept. The real strength was grounded with the show its working groups and subtle tones - use something that few designers have succeeded. Fitted short-sleeved shirts with long sleeves and pleated pants Asian style deep yellow, blue and orange. But the color of the clothes' very act failed, not primary: it produces an effect of attention in order to die in a material force exactly matching tone. The result was the harmony at home. This result has raised the key philosophy of founder Kenzo Takada: The clothing should be worn. Flashes of vibrant color palette punctuated by muted. On their second album in the men's fashion, was Leon and his design partner Carol Lim with flying colors.HERMESHermes' Veronique Nichanian knows how to dress men. Show home, in a monastery from the 18th Century stone floors, was a terribly elegant affair. Fortunately - have not been disappointed by the very skillful and colorful display of Nichanian The place has the expectations raised that. Sexy costume fitting - single-and double-breasted suit - insisted on his shoulders, but remained soft and unangular. Meanwhile, high-waisted trousers by the 1950s, a very masculine figure created. After all, fashion is really making statements. Some designers are so busy trying to say something catchy, they forget aesthetics. It was not the case. He focused on pure luxury, whether in soft suede, silk or tuxedos to sharp reversals in mohair. Color, elegance results in a range - earth green, light yellow, beige, red and sweet - it was great, but remained blind and vision. In case there was some doubt about the credentials of the subject male, sporty details like white sneakers, hoods, zippers and cords at home that it was all sweet, but very manly. What is the secret to a lasting Hermes - 2011 marks one of the most profitable fashion? With regard to men's fashion is going Nichanian is simple: "I have no secrets I love men .." Man DIOR HOMMEDior parade of troops on the sea-fight ban on the track in a game show-it-safe, the dark blue and channel the Royal Navy. Models with heavy hair straight back adjusts light wool blazer and Prince of Wales set the strict, conservative tone Saturday. In fact, there was nothing revolutionary here. Designer Kris Van Assche approach follows the philosophy: "If it is not broke do not fix it." Van Assche revised many ideas touted show of last season: marry tailored uniforms and sportswear. If the purpose of Van Assche to a marketable product has been creating, developing in his gentle way, he succeeded. "This is my first show where there are no black, blue is the new way to be black," he said. The spectacle of the other new element was the key grip: silver buttons, black buttons - all engraved with the arms of Christian Dior. Dior Homme fitted silhouette short weathered look of this season and extended oversized. "I noticed the clothes can be equipped and comfortable at the same time," said Van Assche. "It does not make balloon volumes." As an incredibly thin Sharon Stone has come to give her a kiss. If you are as influential as Dior, you do not follow trends around.