Le Luxe.

---Ahh le luxe, c'est la vie en France...or so it seems. Paris, as Hemingway put it, 'is a moveable feast'. This is an alluring place.The language, the art,the food...ahh yes, the food!, it does nothing but inspire. (that is, if you have some euro to spare :)) Luxury is an integral part of Paris. Along with the persistent gypsy in the métro...but we'll get to that subject later.

Commercial for Louis Vuitton's campaign "Journeys"

---Louis Vuitton. Luxury company formed in 1854 by who else, Louis V. He learned the art of design and began to sell luggage with the signature monogram LV. Today it is one of the most counterfeited brands in the world. Do not believe I shall ever purchase a bag...but I do adore this commercial. The music is by Gustavo Santaolalla, who composed for the films 'Babel' and 'Motorcycle Diaries'. LV has chosen quite a mélange if you will of stars...everyone from Keith Richards to Sofia and her Dad:
Check out more here at Louis Vuitton

---Longchamps.Who can resist a black and white ad in Café de Flore, Paris?


In 1948 Longchamp was founded by Jean Cassegrain. The company employed individual craftsmen dispersed throughout the Loire valley countryside to create leather coverings for pipes and other products geared toward smokers. By 1955 it had expanded to include small leather goods, opening its first factory in Segré.By the 1970s, Longchamp opened its first boutiques in Hong Kong and Japan, and became known for its lightweight travel goods.--thanks Wikipedia ;)

---Here's a song to dream to...

Découvrez Gustavo Santaolalla!