(Booty Shaking 15) Louis Vuitton Limited Designs Series

Louis Vuitton had been always famous for their classic Monogram designs, however in 2005, Marc Jacobs and Japanese Artist Takashi Murakami (Murakami is considered one of the leaders of Japanese Neo-Pop. Famous for his colorful and cheerful enigmatic work) came out with their highly sought after limited edition Louis Vuitton Cherry Blossom Cerises, followed by their hard to find (sold out everywhere) brown and pink combo with printing of the cherry blossoms - the symbol of spring in Japan.

This year, Marc Jacobs came out with their "The Groom" that represents the “Spirit of Travel” for Men.

Years before that, Louis Vuitton came out with a patchwork picture design sewn from fabics of their various leather works. (I am unsure of the designer then and the series name, however I still manage to find 3 of their designs on the net). This year, Marc Jacobs came out with their "Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork Bag", which cost USD45,352, probably one of the World’s Most Expensive Handbags. I say probably because we all know that anything is possible in the accessory industry and it’s pretty easy to get up to that dollar figure - crocodile leather diamond encrusted Hermes Birkin. Personally I would go for the Birkin, but who knows some people prefer trendy (erm, can I call this bag trendy?) over classics, such as a bag from the House of Hermes.

You are probably saying in your head, “Why so much?” Personally I don’t know why, this bag is just plain ugly in my eyes. This double sided bag is designed with a collage of 15 different Louis Vuitton Handbags from the LV spring / summer and cruise lines. Which I do like (a-l-o-n-e, not cut and collaged together)

And before entering Rehab, Marc Jacobs also feature a series of 'weird' designs in his show ranging from Monogram Denim Patchwork, Monogram Dentelle (LV monogram with 18th century lace and lurex embroidery), Polka Dots Fleurs & Navy and The Rivet Bags.

Could this be his downfall designs ever for a luxury brand or a big hit? Would anyone purchase for the Name rather than the design? I truthly wonder who is their Market targets for these designs? The Rich and Attention Seeking? I could understand their SOLD OUT 2005 Louis Vuitton Cherry Blossom Cerises, because at least it is Kawaii, but the 2007 range is simply a nightmare, haa. It's just my most honest opinion. My guess that they are fighting to get on the TOP 10 List LV had hardly entered, THE TOP TEN WORST BAGS EVER. Maybe this is another way of beating the LV FAKES because I doubt the 'fakers' wouldn't take the risk to produce such hideous designs.