Finally a new Louis Vuitton line that men can get really excited about. I know I am. Vuitton debuts the Damier Graphite line of accessories in the attempt to revive, redo and revisit the traditional, checkered Damier design. Discreet, yet wonderfully masculine, the new canvas spans across classics, such as the Keepall 55, the Grimaud or the Cabas. Adding to the fine range of travel bags, LV reveals the new Roadster, a 24h-sport bag with a wide zippered flap for easy access. Even a Damier Graphite Motorcycle Helmet is available for enthusiasts who insist on sporting the ultimate in chic whilst cruising cross Roma on their Vespas.

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Two high fashion labels, with seemingly polar opposite aesthetics, are going to be seen collaborating this coming fall – Louis Vuitton and Commes de Garcons. Rei Kawakubo of Commes de Garcons will be opening a joint store with Louis Vuitton in Tokyo this September.

The guerilla-style store will be open just three months, until late December, and will continue with a theme seen throughout Marc’s tenure at Louis Vuitton – guest artists designing bags for the brand. The store will consist of just six limited edition Louis Vuitton bags, designed by Kawakubo, which are also available to order.

Rei Kawakubo has revamped the look of the CdG storefront on Kottodori, Omotesando especially for the collaboration. Yves Carcelle, chairman and CEO of LV has announced that the brand is investing in the store, and all profits made will be split between both parties.
Perhaps this collaborative effort was inspired by Marc Jacobs’ love of Japanese culture and repeated references to both Japanese aesthetics and Kawakubo’s work?