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The Louis Vuitton flagship store at the Marina Bay Sands has just launched their summer 2018 collection featuring young, bright and bold blue men’s bags and accessories. The new canvas is tagged Pacific Monogram, and brings bright, sunny days to your LV palette. 

Here you have a bag with one side in classic Monogram, and the other side in the new summer design. 

Here is the same bag from a different angle. 
There are new backpack designs as well. More young and trendy, featuring all-new constructions.
Splashes of bright blue are infused into the design, and there is a sprinkling of red highlights on the top front and sides. 

Here is the view from another side. 

And another. 
The same backpack is available in predominantly Pacific Monogram. 
Here we are introduced to a lighter blue-green or aqua green color via the strings, and a beige colored canvas for highlights. 

Here is the backpack from s different angle. Notice the very light colored Monogram on the side. 
I like the new wallets that have come out. 

Some very young and sporty color combinations are now available. 

I like the wallet to the right and below, with the classic Monogram on the outside, and Pacific Blue leather on the inside. 
Here you can see a new belt with the light colored Monogram. 

And here you see the bag in more muted colors, featuring the light Monogram and the Eclipse. 

It was a refreshing visit to the LV flagship boutique. Check it out and see what you fancy. Some items are only available here. 

That’s it for now! 

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Up for some luxury shopping? Paris is a great place with special prices on many premium brands. 

For easy access to displays of Prada, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Rimowa, Coach and Longchamp, go to Printemps at the Lovre museum. In most other places in Paris you'd need to walk quite a distance to get to separate boutiques, but at the Louve they are all together. A number of shops are manned by Chinese, seeking to capture the Asian tourists. In the photo above you see a friendly Asian sales lady posing for me with 2 medium sized Rimowa luggages.  

And 
Here is another post on Rimowa


The medium Salsa de luxe sells for Euro 545, which at the current exchange rate and with a 12% tax rebate, comes out to SGD 720. This is more than a 30% discount when compared to prices for the same item in Singapore or Malaysia! A great deal! 

The Rimowa all aluminium medium check-in luggage retails for Euro 750, which at the current exchange rate and the 12% tax rebate comes out to SGD 990. This is again a great deal. At this price, you can only get a Salsa in Singapore or Malaysia, not this premium all aluminium model. These are really great deals. 

I got a new Rimowa Salsa medium size in Matte Black at a great value of €489. The bag is sleek and ideal for my travels. This one was available at the Galeries Lafayette, another great place to shop for luxury brands. There are actually more models and sizes for various name brands here. They also had an all aluminum Rimowa at €589 for a medium size, as well as the more expensive all aluminum models. 

The new Gucci signature canvas backpack with black leather trim and supple dark Ivory-coloured suede lining goes for about Euro 900. The back is made of breathable mesh cushioned material and the bottom is now black canvas. These improved design elements make this men's backpack more functional and desirable. There is also a new full leather, all black version of this Gucci backpack, not yet seen in Singapore! Very beautiful and sleek. Ideal for weekdays and a commanding yet discreet presence. 

 
Read more info on the Gucci canvas backpack from my Earlier Post

My wife spotted Prada and Longchamp ladies bags at about half the prices in Singapore. And I saw beautiful Men's Prada belts I have not seen in Singapore, at very competitive prices among men's belts. 



Here is a photo at the Louvre Museum from my current trip to Paris. Another advantage of purchasing your luxury items at Printemps or at the Galeries Lafayette is that you can instantly request your tax rebate, whether in cash or as credit back to your card, so you don't need to do it at the airport, where you risk forgetting it or being too busy you forego it and this lose precious monies you could spend more wisely elsewhere.  

Paris is a beautiful destination, and being able to do a bit of shopping on the side is a huge blessing!

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Gucci, the well-sought after Italian fashion designer brand and hand-crafted leather accessories manufacturer has relaunched their classic backpack for 2015. Now there is a generous use of full calf leather that creates a stronger, more refined look and feel. 

A bolder and stronger, even more masculine presence is brought out by the full calf leather, solid black top flap. This complements nicely with the classic signature Gucci canvas to soften the classic backpack's metro look. The top carry handle is now solid leather in black color and remains sizable and comfortable. The front glossy silver buckle continues to carry the Gucci logo. The pull strap and inner top cover are all black and have a stronger construction. 

The back is now an air mesh nylon fabric for more breathability. This  is a nice feature for walking the covered paths of Singapore, especially in the morning when the pace is more brisk and you are walking just below that for breaking a sweat! The air mesh will help ensure your shirt is fresh and dry. Replacing the Gucci light-coloured canvas at the back also reduces the area where friction could cause stains or blemishes to the pristine printed Gucci-logo canvas. The shoulder straps are now much sturdier in construction, and feel more secure when carrying the bag on your back. This was one significant concern I had with a number of Gucci backpacks which thankfully, they have now addressed! 



The pack bottom is now black canvas. This is an elegant and functional touch. It adds to the striking redesign, and also eliminates an area that could dirty or blemish the Gucci canvas. It also means you can put your bag down on a carpeted floor without cub concern for dirt and smudges. Notice the front pocket for small urban gear. This is a full and sturdy pocket construction unlike on the half-moon Gucci canvas backpack, and I prefer this pocket construction. 

The inner lining is now more luxurious through using thick, supple, dark brown, suede, unlike the former thin, light-coloured cotton fabric that felt too flimsy for me, This upgrade has definitely upped the level of this bag! 

All of these features comes at a handsome sum of SGD 1,900, As compared to the original Gucci backpack priced at SGD 1,600, I'd say this is a strong, solid choice. This Gucci backpack model at this price gets a double thumbs up from me! So go ahead and purchase if you're in the market for this kind of bag. I'm also thinking if I should already get one for myself! 

And thank God for the designers and innovators who keep coming up with better and better models for us to choose from! 


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The Gucci Half Moon backpack is now available in classic Gucci canvas, and this is a welcome addition for Gucci lovers and newcomers. Previously available only in the embossed Gucci full leather material with a strong, rubber-feel, and heavy black or intense blue color, this new version for 2015 gives a lighter, more relaxed feel. The Gucci canvas in brown color with brown leather trim is classic for Gucci and makes for a noticeable and distinctive luxury bag, unmistakable even at a distance 

The bag is designed with a large zippered top compartment, and a small zippered front pocket. The interior is lined with plain, cream-coloured natural canvas, which is soft and light. This contributes to an overall soft bag as compared, for example to another recently-launched Gucci backpack that is more stiff and holds its shape more, but won't flatten as easily to be more compact when the pack is not full. The interior is quite simple with few pockets for organising urban gear, but this bag is very adequate for the city and gives you an upscale look. 

The top handle is strengthened by a full leather trim for the hands and is amply sized. The shoulder straps are fabric with foam and they give a strong feel. The small buckles for adjusting the straps are in silver color with a tiny Gucci brand and they look good with the leather accents on the straps.  Gucci provides a one-year warranty on their bags so in case of any problems with the stitching or the materials (except when due to wear), they will handle repairs free of charge. 


The bottom and the back of this pack are made of the same classic Gucci canvas, which is pleasing from a branding standpoint. I have yet to see a luxury backpack a foam or air mesh back that is branded instead of plain. Even Louie Vuitton doesn't have that, but I will give credit to the first pack I see with such a feature. 


This Gucci full canvas backpack is priced at SGD 1,700. Quite an attractive price for a luxury pack. This pack is available at the Gucci Ngee Ann City Boutique. 



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Gucci has just launched a new backpack in Singapore, and the design is both masculine and bold, with classic Gucci styling. The bag gives a new twist to the classic backpack shape while not being overly trendy. This is one bag to consider for your office stuff as well as for the weekends. 


The bold accents of pure leather, black trim and black plastic zippers immediately jump out, while the classic brown Gucci canvas provide the familiar signature look. The Gucci canvas material is water resistant and keeps your  important things safe even with slight rains. The bag curves towards the top and the zippers follow the contours, eliminating squared edges and providing a smooth and sleek look. The zippers work smoothly enough, and they allow a small padlock to be attached, which comes in handy when travelling and you need to leave your backpack in the open. 


The Gucci logo in front and the leather straps on he zippers are classy additions. Internal construction of the bag is good and sturdy. I would prefer more pockets inside, but the external pocket provides sufficient space for small items. 

The shoulder straps are generous and comfortable. The length of the straps is adequate so the bag can be worn low and this gives more flexibility. The back of the bag is a breathable mesh, which makes it more airy and comfortable when carried. This  feature makes it well suited for Singapore. The top handle is sturdy leather with an adequate size for even large hands. 


Overall this is a great bag especially with the price tag of approximately SGD 1,750. Thank God for designers and manufacturers that keep providing us options with better features. 

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