By Mai Al Khatib-Camille
It's all in the bag as far as Louis Vuitton is concerned as the big name designer unveiled its latest collection for dedicated followers of fashion in Bahrain.
The latest internationally-acclaimed boutique opened in Moda Mall as featured in last week's GulfWeekly unveiling a new realm of luxury goods for shoppers.
Louis Vuitton aficionado Mehreen Naseem, 32, from Saar, was extremely excited and said she cannot wait to take her husband shopping in the complex too.
She said: "I've always been drawn towards Louis Vuitton for its classic simplicity, such as the monogram design.
"Louis Vuitton presents a sophisticated yet timeless look. There aren't too many material things that affect me, but a Louis Vuitton always makes my heart skip a beat!"
The 2008-2009 fall/winter women's ready-to-wear collection cleverly plays with shape, materials and colours to produce a unique and feminine silhouette.
Material choice is Louis Vuitton's hallmark and fans will not be disappointed with a range of winter shades from beige to pale blue to black punctuated with large metallic clasps and delicate pleats.
Soft suede corduroy makes a marked entry into the 'monogram suede embossed' line with python handles and the LV seal on the corner.
Louis Vuitton Paris also exists in the 'monogram collage' version where the colourful letters are very 'couture'. The 'monogram shimmer' is a popular line combining a futuristic look with 1950s shades inherited from a make-up palette. The 'speedy mini' or 'speedy cube' prove very versatile and can be worn on the shoulder, the arm or cross body.
Louis Vuitton shoes are inspired with powdery effects for velvet leather court shoes with pearly or golden glows and deep satin black for evening outfits.
As for accessories, Louis Vuitton embodies a majestic and luxurious look. From jewellery to stockings the breathless brand makes its mark.
The men's 2008-2009 fall/winter collection is also classically regal and stylishly functional. Alongside Damier Ebne and Damier Azur, a new variation makes its debut with a shift to shades of black and grey - Louis Vuitton presents 'damier graphite'. For leather goods, it aims to unite form and function in a collection geared to modern life styles.
Louis Vuitton aficionado Mehreen Naseem, 32, from Saar, is extremely excited and says she can't wait to take her husband shopping too.
She said: "I've always been drawn towards Louis Vuitton for its classic simplicity, such as the Monogram Design.
"Louis Vuitton presents a sophisticated yet timeless look. There aren't too many material things that affect me, but a Louis Vuitton always makes my heart skip a beat."