Here are better pics of the Limited Edition Padua shoes from Louis Vuitton. 
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Showing posts with label Women's Shoes. Show all posts
Louis Vuitton opens in Padua, Italy
One of my patron saints is San Antonio de Padua, so I was happy to learn that a Louis Vuitton Boutique has opened in his famed city. For the ocassion LV has commissioned their artisans to design and manufacture what Italy is known for the world over: SHOES! These Limited Edition Men and Women's footwear are only available at the Paduan Store. The patchwork women's heels are constructed of leather and python illuminated with metallic details of rivets & plates. The understated men's moccasin on the other hand, are made out of calfskin. Both have a signature buckle that I'm not quite sure if it is specific only for this collection of two. It finishes them both quite perfectly! Sigh, I wish it were just a hop, skip and a jump away. Congratulations, Padova for your new Louis Vuitton Boutique, LVoe it!!!
Fun at the boutique: Who Wore it Better?
Russian Harper's Bazaar's Miroslava Duma with her Spicy Sandal...
...Ms. Beyoncé Knowles with her Kalahari Epices...
...or Jerome wearing both?!?!?! LVoe it!!!
...Ms. Beyoncé Knowles with her Kalahari Epices...
...or Jerome wearing both?!?!?! LVoe it!!!
Weekend Trip to LV
I decided to enjoy the early part of the day with a much needed trip to Louis Vuitton. I have not seen the Boetie in person and a review is so much better when you do it from life. The bag is truly amazing as it is as light as a feather. Much different from its older cousin, the Griet. The worrisome part of it though for me is the vache leather that details it especially the bottom trims. There has been a suggestion that the current leather that LV uses is not at par with the older models wherein the vache turns to a golden patina. The patina is now blotchy and the leather at times scaly. But this topic is for another day. Let's go back to the Boetie. The new twist lock is pretty and easy to handle but the zippered closure could prove to be a challenge. I guess leaving it open as you carry it is an alternative. All in all, the Boetie is an excellent choice if you are looking for a Monogram Canvas piece that has a little bit more to offer in terms of design and style. I LVoe the new window of crates and packaging that LV has for this season to feature the Boetie and other pieces, of course. 
As for the pic above, I couldn't help but ask my associate to take a pic of me with the Spicy Sandal in Suede Baby Goat Leather . The shoe is a testimony to Italian craftsmanship. I do not know if they are comfy though but apparently they are flying off the shelves. The insock is lined with padded miniature Monogram Canvas and the heel itself is covered in leather. The beadwork is not distracting at all but makes the shoe truly unique. I must admit that I was tempted to buy it just to showcase in my home. This is one of my favourite shoe collections of Vuitton. LVoe it!!! PS. The friend who went with me to the boutique waitlisted for an upcoming bag. Can you guess who it is from the window display's reflection?
