2008-06-20 13:00:18 by Bag Snob Tina in The Bag Snob: A Selective Editorial on Designer Handbags, Authentic Designer Purses, and Leather Bag
Limited edition Speedy in pink ostrich, $12,000. Photo courtesy of Louis Vuitton
While touring the Louis Vuitton atelier last week, I spotted a craftswoman working on something pink... something ostrich.... something totally Tina. I ran over to her and grabbed the bag out of her hand and found out it is the new Speedy (you should have seen me there-- I was a wild woman running around breaking rules and taking photos of areas that no one, not even WWD nor Vogue have ever taken photos of before! I was shocked they didn't kick me out, in fact, the LV staff was quite gracious and even offered me champagne-- which I thoroughly enjoyed. I am sorry it's taken me so long to put it all together but I promise to have it up soon!). I reluctantly handed it back to the stunned worker and watched as she meticulously finished off stitching the sides of the bag-- it makes me want to buy this bag even more knowing the care it took to make it. Fabulous and stylish for those who adore pink (though I could do without that gold "Speedy" emblem on the bag), this is a lovely modernization of the timeless Speedy bag (but the original will always be available for its loyal fans!). It has a gorgeous structure without being rigid and the ostrich skin is superb. The size is around 30cm, it is fairly lightweight and opens to a large interior-- a ladylike yet functional bag, in pink no less. What more could a girly girl ask for? At Louis Vuitton boutiques worldwide in July. On a different note, I was invited to the Louis Vuitton Resort show in New York today but am still in Paris... sigh. So much to do so little time. I would have liked to attend this show, LV ready to wear is always so sumptuous and luxurious. Next time, next time....


