Marc Jacobs exposes the latest 'It' bag (and mega tan lines) in nude 'Harper's Bazaar' shoot

You might still be reeling from the visual of a nude Karl Lagerfeld (even if it was just an illustration), but at least you will hopefully be a bit more prepared for the sight of Mr Marc Jacobs casually sprawled on a pink furry throw exposing more than just the newest 'It' bag - check out them tan lines!

The photo spread is set to appear in the January issue of Harper's Bazaar, to coincide with the release of the revisited Stephen Sprouse graffiti designs for Louis Vuitton. You can read more about the limited edition collection over at our accessories sister site The Bag Lady.

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Louis Vuitton combats counterfeiters with new Takashi Murakami design

Last night at the preview of Takashi Murakami's new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, Louis Vuitton unveiled its new plan to combat counterfeiters. But instead of the usual speech-giving or handing out of leaflets, the French label has chosen an alternative approach to fighting the busy trade of copycat artists. It will set up its own street vendors outside the museum in New York, which will sell, not fake Vuitton bags, but the genuine article.

The vendors will also begin selling Vuitton's latest 'Monogramouflage' print, developed by Murakami and Marc Jacobs. It's a mixture of Murakami's famous monogram print and camouflage, to be sold in special canvases during the course of the exhibition.

"We always thought that counterfeit requires zero tolerance for several reasons," Yves Carcelle, chairman and chief executive officer of Louis Vuitton, told WWD.

The fashion house now employs 40 staff, based in Paris, who work specifically on protecting its trademarks. It's a huge problem for the company who have conducted over 30,000 raids on counterfeiters in the last five years alone.

"The street vendors are not negative in themselves, they are part of the life of the city. When they sell counterfeit goods, however, it's detrimental to the city itself," added Carcelle.

The Murakami exhibition officially opens this Saturday. The Brooklyn Museum will house a special Vuitton boutique stocking LV multicoloured bags, other small leather goods and 300 of the Monogramouflage print canvases priced between US$6,000 and US$10,000.

• The Monogramouflage collection, including luggage, handbags, costume jewellery and ready-to-wear, will launch worldwide in selected Vuitton stores from 15th June, 2008.

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Fashion Follows Function in j'tote Designer Laptops Bags

Laptop bags get a real makeover.

This limited-edition collection contains 500 bags of each of the 10 unique & beautiful designs.



If you've ever craved for stylish and fashionable laptop carry bags, j'tote's range of bags are just what you're looking for. The entire range comprising of 10 unique designs share a common feminine feel. These bags are the design and creation of multiple award winning young Irish designer Anna Vahey Casey and fashion-conscious Texan Jeri Barr.

The Fall/Winter 2007 inaugural collection of j'tote designer bags was recently announced. These laptops bags are made from (weird) stuff like bamboo, suede, floral fabric, wooden beads, etc.


The entire range of j'tote bags are made to fit notebooks up to 15-inch in size. Price range on these fashionable bags is between $175 to $315.

The name of the 10 designs are Maeve, Saoirse, Derville, Shauna, Alannah, Grainne, Dubheasa, Aoife, Afric and Melania. To find out what they look like or purchase one of them, please visit the company store.

[via Electronista]