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Louis Vuitton Jumpsuit

You probably wondered where was I all this time.  I was really busy at work, digging all the documents, but I also had a little break during Christmas and New Year.  I was traveling in Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in the past 2 weeks, which was a great recharge, and of course, didn’t miss out doing a little shopping in Asia.  (more like window shopping =P)  Honestly, there isn’t much local fashion around the area except Hawaii shirts, which is not really local either.  I ended going back to the designer stores and see what’s in for Spring 2010.

If you are wondering who is KaiKai KiKi and Mr. DOB, I bet most of you know them, or at least have seen them before.  You don’t necessarily know their names, but you’ll remember these characters took their stage at the Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami collection.  The smiley faces, the big watery eyes, and and the colourful flower petals.  I’d say that was one of the most collectible Louis Vuitton series.  You may or may not love these little guys on the bag, but you’ll definitely love them as who they are, when you are not on the bags.  Trust me, you’ll still love them even if you are in a cranky mood.

There is no doubt that Marc Jacobs is one of the most talented designer, I loved the crazy ideas that he brought to Louis Vuitton, even though sometimes I may not necessarily agreed with his design for the brand, I should say the handbags in particular.  Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely loved his design for the Louis clothing, he definitely created trends for every season.  I am not going to concentrate on his premium lines today, not Louis, not his own Marc Jacobs line, nor Marc by Marc Jacobs, but his Jacobs by Marc Jacobs line.  I’m not sure if you are familiar with the Jacobs line here in North America, I never really see it available, at least not in Canada, but it’s actually very popular in Japan.  If you ask me what’s in this line, to be honest, not much, it’s all about the totes, and may be a few wallets.

"MY OTHER BAG IS LOUIS VUITTON" mini tote, USD$45

I subscribed newsletters from a couple of Japanese online stores at Rakutan so that I can keep updated with the latest Japanese fashion and trends, and I realize that Japan is very fast in terms of screaming out their they unique trends and styles.  Anyways, so I’ve the newsletter e-mail from a store, I opened it and I can’t stop laughing about these canvas bags…the letters written on the bag as “MY OTHER BAG IS LOUIS VUITTON.”  I thought this must be some kind of joke from the Japanese, I clicked into the website and see if there are other selections, I saw the same bag with Hermès, Chanel, and Gucci…and then I found out, the bags were actually designed by a New Yorker – Jessica Kagan Cushman (JKC).

From Saks Fifth Avenue USD$300

We all know that Kenneth Jay Lane (KJL) is known for his “high fashion” design, and I’m sure a lot of divas including myself are attracted to his pieces.  Celebrities including Sarah Jessica Parker, the Olsen sisters and Mischa Barton had all approved his designs.

Garden Party Ring USD$98

In March 2009, KJL has launched his latest collection – the “Garden Party”.   I have selected couple of pieces that I like from this wonderfully feminine collection in this post.

Garden Party Ring USD$180