The exhibit was curated by LOVE magazine editrix/Marc’s stylist for both his eponymous line and Vuitton since 2003, Katie Grand, who insists that it is not a retrospective; rather, she “put clothes together as I would for a shoot.” Hence a mixing and matching of looks from different collections helmed by Jacobs since 1998.

These 30 looks are modeled on mannequins, some bearing the iconic Vuitton Speedy bag as heads, while others — painted orange and pink and covered in Louis Vuitton graffiti designed by frequent Jacobs collaborator Stephen Sprouse — are frozen in editorial-ready poses.

The Art of Fashion coincides with the opening of Milan Fashion Week and the brand’s new store in Via Montenapoleone 2. It does not, however, have anything to do with those pesky rumors that Marc is moving to Dior, since, according to Grand, they started working on The Art of Fashion in January.

It’s nice to know Grand and Jacobs took some time out from plotting the downfall of London Fashion Week to put together this lovely exhibit. If you’re in Milan, you can catch Louis Vuitton: The Art of Fashion‘s very limited engagement through October 9th. [WWD]

Louis Vuitton is well-known for its creative collaborations. Stephen Sprouse, Annie Leibovitz, Takashi Murakami and David LaChapelle are just a handful of people the fashion house collaborated with.

This time, Louis Vuitton teamed up with illustrator David Huges to create these beautiful mannequins. It’s specially made for the new Louis Vuitton store in London.

The styling is done by Katie Brand. She selected some of louis Vuitton’s most famous and iconic outfits from the archive.

The London store

The 15,000 sq ft store is designed to reflect the 21st century mood of London and bring together innovation, heritage and fashion – “all values that are important to Louis Vuitton,” M. Carcelle said.

Confession: my dislike towards LV bags…

I have to confess…I’m not a fan of the Louis Vuitton bags.

In the beginning, I really liked LV, the logo was catching and cute.  But now I see it everywhere. In the streets, in schools, at work etc. Practically every single person has a LV bag. Or at least, more then average. Even normal, non rich, school girls have a LV bag. Now don’t get me wrong, every person deserves to get what he or she wishes. But what’s the point of being different and feeling special when every single person, rich or poor has the same bag as you..?

Another thing why I dislike LV, is that it’s getting popular with the hoochie momma’s. It’s really making the brand look cheap…ridiculously cheap.

What do you think? Do you have any dislikes towards LV or any other fashion house?  Share your opinion! =)

LINK LOVE:Louis Vuitton mannequins

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I’ve been waiting for these to hit the street and here they are. Fake Sprouse bags are now attacking the eyeballs of  New Yorkers. You’ve been warned.

Check out Vagabond NYC here. Trust me, you won’t be sorry! 

Thanks for the heads up, Kingdom of Style!

Mr. Marc Jacobs and his partner in crime Lorenzo Martone arrived in style to the Cinema Society screening of Defiance last night. Both were sporting heavy fur and scruffy facial hair, but I think in a somewhat shocking twist (seeing as though Marc is a world renowned designer) Lorenzo looks a bit better than Marc! I don’t think that Lorenzo necessarily nailed his look, I think there are just a few misques on Mr. Jacobs part that resulted in the crown going to his significant other. 

1.) Plain black tee: Not hating on the tee choice, just need something to spice up the black.

2.) Shorter skirt: A bit more color from those LV Sprouse leggings would have been nice.

3.) Switch jackets: I think Lorenzo’s jacket would have looked better on you Mr. Marc.

Thanks Style.com for the pic.

Daniel Saynt reminisces about the night that was and the hangover that refuses to back down.

The Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse collection launch party was one of the first parties in a while that made me remember why I seriously am in love with this silly little fashion world of ours.

Celebrities, designers and high priced bubbly came together as they should to show love for a truely ground breaking artists.

GALLERY: Louis Vuitton Hearts Sprouse

Last night the Becks and Daniel Saynt hit up the party for launch of Louis Vuitton’s Stephen Sprouse revival collection. As in true ahead of the trend fashion, Senior Saynt decided to Twitter his experiences through out the night. Check out the play by play below and be sure to join Fashion Indie’s Twit feed for the random musings of Daniel Saynt and future party play by plays.

Time to dance, Hugs and disses Daniel Saynt

Not a gossip girl in sight, weird

Call me, please blondie. CALL ME!!!!

Just spotted mickey boardman, what will happen with mr. Mickey when magazines go limp

Debbie just said motherfuckers and the crowd goes wild

Debbie harry live!!! I just came. I really don’t care how gay that sounds

There’s always a better party. Currently attempting an accent to VIP

FreeZing my ass of ouTside of Bowery ballroom

damn I hated that bitch

Greatest news ever!!! Julie is out of coutorture!!! Fashion. Indie wins.

Skip that marc is wearing sprouse leggings, heart it!!

Weird little kid in the house, who the fuck is he? He’s dressed like a neon turd

becks is totally ignoring my sexual advances, alas this is married life

Seriously want some pot right now!!!

This room is becoming a careful mix of bad hair cuts and bo

I love that even though Leigh is the better misshape she keeps her boys around, good job geordon for leaching

Fashion 2009= the Bruno effect. Too many of the camera hungry seem like unfunny versions of sasha baron cohen

Some dudes attempt at a white Afro has failed miserably

Marc is totally rocking the man skirt.

Is pot the new coke? Seems like everyone is doing it

Waris is in the house.

Aggy + Leigh total fashion buddies!!!

Aggy just got pissed that someone was taking her photo; hahaha, thank god it wasn’t me

Donna fucking Karen, it’s like fashion week in one amazing room

The blondes are here, so is Erin fetherston

So does Leigh, welcome to fashion

Um, marc is fucking awesome + aggy smokes

Marc Jacobs just arrived and the crowd goes wild

Most don’t know sprouse is dead, how sad

David publisher of paper mag, definitely high

Tons of seriously annoying fashion types wearing last seasons prada. Ugh!!!

Robert Verdi just entered

Seriously the greatest party

Holy shitter fucks, Anna Sui

Spotted: patty fucking “qvc” fields

Aggy deyn just arrived. It’s a party bitches

Spotted: patrick mcdonald, as if you even care

Spotted: iced tea and coco

One thing the recession hasnt affected; shitty plastic surgery.

Spotted: PR bitch of Jeremy Scott. Is Jeremy this generations Stephen Sprouse?

No celebs yet, le sad

Classic sprouse on the attack!!! Love it.\

Louis vuiiton we love sprouse taxis outside of the place, nifty

The Louis Vuitton/Sprouse madness begins today in Soho!!!

The Louis Vuitton store in Soho is getting quite the face lift in preparation for the Sprouse Collection. A huge graffiti looking sticker was placed over the front, and from the pictures it seems as though the inside floor got a similar treatment. If I could get one of these for my wall that would be great!

The store will begin selling bags today, but they are expecting to be sold out in 24 hours!!!  Tonight Marc and company will be partying at the Deitch Projects for an exhibit called “Rock on Mars”. After Debbie Harry is taking the stage for an afterparty at Bowery Ballroom. Fashion Indie will be there with a full play by play on our Twitter so be sure to subscribe today…

For more on all the goodness and collections check out We Love Sprouse.com

Thanks Hypebeast.

What I care most about though is the video of Louis Vuitton’s Fall 2001 fashion show featuring Sprouse’s original collection with the mega brand and watching video of Marc Jacobs in a plaid kilt. Long live the man dress.

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Stephen might be long gone, but a new collection with Louis Vuitton means he’s on the tip of every thirty-something fashionistas tongue.  Here are some fun facts to hold your own during history lessons.

HE WAS LUXURY – Stephen Sprouse pioneered the 80s “uptown sophisticate meets downtown punk” look. His signature collection was designed using pricey, custom-dyed fabrics in Day-Glo bright colors and graffiti that Sprouse personally added to his garments. 

HE FAILED, OCCASIONALLY - His over the top collections were sold at Bergdorf Goodman and Henri Bendel. Unfortunately, he couldn’t convince enough upper east siders to drop down the capital for his goodies and he declared bankruptcy in 1985. In 1988, he lost funding and almost completely shut down when his backer decided to cut ties with the designer.  Patricia Fields was at his big closeout sale. She grabbed dozens of pieces and sold them at her Bowery store to all the hungry kiddies. 

HE WAS A WARHOLIAC – Andy Warhol, a friend of Sprouse, was buried in one of the designers suits. Sprouse transformed Andy’s “Factory” into his own little showroom. Sprouse was one of the first designer to incorporate Andy Warhol into his work, using his famous Camouflage print in his 1987-1988 collections.

HE CHANGED SOHO – In 1987, Sprouse found some financial banking and was the first designer to opened up a full-scale emporium in Soho.  His move completely changed the shopping scene in the area.  Debbie Harry performed for a crowd of hundreds of Stephen’s closest friends at the opening.

HE LOVED HARING - Sprouse collaborated with Keith Haring to create several abstract prints of Jesus with graffiti. The prints became textiles for his Fall 1988 collection.

HE MADE VELCRO COUTURE – In 1992, he produced an exclusive, 32 piece line for Bergdorf’s called “CyberPunk” which used velcro instead of buttons.  The cheapest item was a pair of mens underwear which retailed for $500 bucks. 

HE TOOK ON ROCK AND ROLL – In 1995 Sprouse served as costume curator for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.  He designed the staff’s uniforms. 

HE WAS ALWAYS ON TARGET - In 2002, Sprouse created an exclusive line for Target, ushering in the Go International collection and changing the way fashion types looked at big box retailers forever. 

HE’S LOVED BY MARC - Marc Jacobs collaborated with Sprouse in 2001 for a collection of graffiti logo bags for Louis Vuitton. The pieces sold-out instantly. In 2006, Marc incorporated Sprouse’s 1887 graffiti leopard images into his handbags, shoes, and scares, which once again sold-out instantly. In 2009, a new line of Sprouse inspired pieces will hit the sheles of Louis Vuitton, expect them to once again, sell-out instantly…

Want a little more Sprouse?  Louis Vuitton just launched their We Love Sprouse site (pictured above) in celebration of their new collection inspired by the late designer. On the site you can check out exclusive interviews from Sprouse fans like Marc Jacobs and Debbie Harry and scrawl your own graffiti on their Sprouse wall.  Head to WeLoveSprouse.com to check it out today.

I’ve been under the weather for a couple weeks.  So I’m not sure if this photo is real, or if I’m hallucinating.

The shot, obviously promoting Marc Jacob’s LV/Sprouse line, is part of a spread in January’s Harper’s Bazaar.

I’m going to go wait for the mailman now.