The Renew-fication of Louis Vuitton

Marc Jacobs was the one who made the bold-faced brand new contemporary when in 1997 he stepped in as the artistic director of the leather goods house and eventually its offering of women's wear.

When he decided to vacate his 16-year-old post last year, days later, the name of the one who will fill up his post was announced. On twitter blared the name 'Nicolas Ghesquière' (struggling? try nee-coh-la GUESS-K-YAIR),  the innovative designer formerly of Balenciaga.

Since then the eager spectators have been wondering how he would do it to show that there's a changing of guard. (I, myself, just like to follow his inventions and reinventions.)

Shown exclusively on Style.com to mark his much-anticipated debut show (or I dare say "comeback"?) as Artistic Director, twelve looks from the collection -- aptly named A Dozen Girls -- lensed by MJ collaborator Juegen Teller were shared as a portfolio of NG's "stylistic expression" of a vision for LV.

NG is known for incorporating high-tech experimentation into his designs

Nice jacket

Hi, Maggie Rizer!

These go to prove that through the effortlessly luxe sportswear,  the collection's mantra timeless is now can be naturally interpreted as timeless is cool as timeless is luxury. 

Kudos!

P.S. I don't know about me but I'm getting kilig induced by Ghesquière. Pinapatibok mo ang puso ko!

I Wish I Can Afford My Tastes: Fashion Designers Musical Chairs

Heidi Klum's "one day you're in, the next day you're out" holds true in the many walks of life in the fashion industry, from editors to executives to fashion designers.

2013 saw some warm welcoming:  the purveyor of New York's downtown look Alexander Wang took over the storied fashion house Balenciaga where Nicolas Ghesquiere reigned supreme for 15 years of rarefied creative force. Alessandra Fachinetti (formerly of Gucci) signs at Tod's as replacement for Derek Lam.

And there are some adieu's: Mulberry and Emma Hill bid farewell to one another. Nicola Formichetti exits Mugler (Formechitti's replacement is David Koma) yet soon takes the creative gig at Diesel and immediately puts to it his social media magic. Jil Sanders has gone three-peat for her eponymous brand, while Ann Demeulemeeter retires.

Yet this year's Fall 2014 collection showcases should be more fun to observe:

• The pairing of Katie Hillier (as Creative Director) and Luella Bartley (as Design Director) at Marc by Marc Jacobs.

• Allesandro Dell'Acqua heads to Rochas as it's previous brand director Marco Zanini proceeds to Schiaparelli.

• Jeremy Scott, as Rosella Jardini's successor, at now-25-year-old Moschino.

• Hugo Boss has added an artistic director role and signed on Jason Wu to spearhead the women's collection.

• Jonathan Anderson (of J.W. Anderson) at Spanish brand Loewe -- replacing Stuart Vevers who has replaced Reed Krakoff at Coach as Krakoff decided to focus in his eponymous line in the same vein as the decision of Marc Jacobs, after 16-strong years at Louis Vuitton.

• Of course, there's the roaring buzz of MJ's successor at LV, the broodingly charming createur that is Ghesquiere. This was one tranquil transition, and after months of speculations where he'd land next.

• And then, there's Christopher Bailey at Burberry doing his job as top creative officer whilst juggling the CEO post.

For Vevers, and LVMH newest recruits Anderson and Ghesquiere -- designers with sharp and modern take on fashion design -- it's exciting (and this newly bag observer is eagerly anticipating) what ch-ch-changes they will bring in those lucrative leather-goods houses.

Who did I miss to mention?