Louis Vuitton gives a glimpse of its pre-Autumn line, with the smaller bag trend continuing and dresses reminding of the early days of the female businesswoman. Via WWD. Two more looks on the next page.

Openers in Japan is offering what we’re deeming a Valentine’s Day collection given the preponderance of cuteness and the color pink. Some scarves, key chains, makeup bags and a bracelet on the next page.

Louis Vuitton has released its Resort 2011 ad shots.  They feature model Anne Vyalitsyna, as shot by Mark Segal. According to Sassisam, the source for these images, the collection features four collections: “60s Styles Colorama,” “Modern Nostalgia,” “Lolita on the Road,” and “50s Hollywood Glamour.” Where this brand is concerned, clearly Marc Jacobs is sticking to his prissy guns, promoting an old-school, pristine version of luxury when there was a place for everyone and everyone in their place.  More shots on the next page.

From the “Never Too Much” Luther Vandross school of thought, Christian Louboutin serves up another sneaker preview (above) from the men’s Autumn 2010 line, which layers studs on top of leopard pony skin. Sumptous like a hot fudge sundae! –More images at Highsnobiety

The lowdown on Madge’s new man. For one, he’s rrrrrrripped! –Jezebel

They debate over Marc Jacob’s intentions as they relate to wooing China with the LV Spring 2011 collection continues and moves to counting the number of Asian models–as in there were more this time, increasing to 13% from 5.4% in his last show. –Fashion Copious

3-D boobs in Playtex Cross Your Heart bras were the theme de jour in an editorial from the October issue of GermanVogue. –Blogue

Vashtie, the first woman ever to collaborate on a pair of Jordans, gets a kick out of seeing her babies bestowed with Ebay status. –Vashtie

Terry Richardson shoots a lookbook (image above) for Reebok. –More at HighSnobiety

Kanye claim the suits won’t let him use album art (click to next page to view) of choice because it features nudity (more specifically a black man having sex with a white woman with a polka dot tail!). The execs whisper otherwise behind his back. –Latimes

M.I.A. has purchased another URL, featuring her latest video song offering. Other sites are saying it features a live performance, but all that’s there now is some dude’s face. –Bedroomtothehallway

You like  a man with tats? Head to Mobliving, where the MTTM ladies get their male buddies to strip during the photo shoot for the holiday lookbook. Much laughter, blushing and picture taking ensues. –Mobliving

In the ongoing depate over whether the Asian-influenced Louis Vuitton runway collection would actually appeal to Asians (ignoring the fact that it will probably barely hit stores), one Hong Kong socialite gives the LV runway the thumbs up, while a consultant says it was too heavy-handed. Well that solves that! –WSJ

In more debate news, among black women, “going natural” gains steam but, naturally, not without some good ole “good hair” controversy. Cocoandcreme.

The celebs and celebutantes were out in full force for the opening of a Louis Vuitton on Bond Street in London yesterday. And boy-oh-boy were folks DRESSED! Lots of short dresses and high heels, but nothing too outrageous or cutting edge. This is LV after all! The image on this page features runway model Natalia Vodianova and photographer Patrick Demarchelier. Love her dress and overall look, which speaks to my secret love affair with Russian style….slightly over the top and flashy yet still chic.

After the flip are WireImages of Gwyneth Paltrow, Kirsten Dunst, Carine Roitfeld, Thandie Newton and many more. Marc of course was there but without his Brazilian bombshell, Lorenzo Martone, which makes me think the rumors of their break-up are sad but true : (

Louis Vuitton’s spring collection has arrived on its website and denim looks are clearly a part of the mix.  This one is called “Denim Surprise.” It wouldn’t be my first choice for an LV bag, but if I were a rich girl I would own it. It’s just too perfect as a summer item. Via Denimology.

When we posted the clogs from Louis Vuitton’s spring 2010 show, reaction was split and even led to accusation that I only liked them because I’m a label ho, which, totally true, but still, my appreciation was real.  April Vogue’s sentiment on the shoe, however, was clearly all love–two pages of editorial worth, making it almost devotional in its admiration. (Though only one page–the one scanned here–shows the actually shoe; the opposite is a continuation of the pool).

After making my forever longed for visit to Valley Salon for a manicure (will be posting a feature later that includes an interview with co-owner Julia) I took a stroll around SoHo to snap some shots of storefronts. It was a super sunny day, which is not the best for photographing glass, but ehh, I want to make this a regular feature so I went with what I could get to get the ball moving. 

What’s surprising is how crummy some of the windows are and not just because they need a good wash. Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu were fantastic (as they usually are),  and I especialy admired how the LV window recalled themes from the Spring 2010 show.  But given their usually impeccable runway presentations, I was a little disappointed by Chanel and very disappointed by Burberry.

After the flip find more images of the retailers mentioned here, plus Tokidoki (predictable) and TopShop (totally average).

The March issue of French Elle features model Behati Prinslo0 in a big feature devoted to accessories. Here she is in a very sexy shot wearing a D&G fannie pack. Which, isn’t that shockingly the same as Marc Jacob’s??

Source: FashionRising. More images from the shoot there.