Did you know that Louis Vuitton not only produces fashion items, but also publications? The latest releases are four travel-related books. One "City Guide" and three "Travel Books" will be published on May 15th.
The new "Louis Vuitton City Guide" will be released on May 15th (2,500 yen).
The new "Louis Vuitton Travel Book" will be released on May 15th. Three books covering Barcelona, Morocco, and St. Petersburg will be released (5,400 yen each).Continuing this tradition, Louis Vuitton has been producing publications for approximately 20 years. Currently, there are over 80 titles in print, including the newly released "City Guides" and "Travel Books."
New City Guide
Launches Spotlight on the Historic French City of Reims
New Louis Vuitton City Guide Reims Celebrating the Art de Vivre of France's Champagne region
The Louis Vuitton City Guide uncovers trends, provides information, and tracks urban evolution. In the 20 years since its debut, it has unfolded a unique perspective that goes beyond the traditional guidebook, covering fashion, design, contemporary art, food, and culture in 30 of the world's most dynamic cities, including New York, London, and Tokyo.
The new "City Guide Reims," dedicated to the historic French city of Reims and its surrounding area, introduces the fascinating Champagne region through "150 recommended addresses" hand-picked by experienced authors with knowledge of hidden gems.
Located 45 minutes by TGV from Paris, Reims is France's 12th largest city in terms of population, but its high profile has made it a popular tourist destination that attracts a wide range of travelers. Reims's history and prestigious reputation, combined with the unparalleled sparkling wines of the world-renowned Champagne region, give the Reims region a unique character.
This book is filled with beautiful photographs, and even just flipping through it will make you feel like you're traveling to Reims.
The "City Guide Reims" introduced here is available for purchase at Louis Vuitton stores and on the official website (louisvuitton.com). The digital version is available for free download on the App Store mobile app for a limited time until this year's grape harvest. Be sure to check it out for your stay-at-home vacation.
"Travel Book"
New cities added: Barcelona, Morocco, and St. Petersburg
A new edition of the "Travel Book," which allows you to enjoy travel through illustrations by artists from around the world, is also now available. Three new cities have been added this time: Barcelona, Morocco, and St. Petersburg. These will also be released on May 15th, the same day as the city guides.
The Louis Vuitton Travel Book series allows you to experience an immersive virtual journey. The illustrations in this book are by renowned and up-and-coming artists, and each artist tells a story about the city or country they have visited. Each travel book depicts the various buildings and unique light of the local area, offering a glimpse into the passing days and the lives of the people there.
For around 20 years, Louis Vuitton has been developing the "Carnet de Voyage" series, which features urban adventures depicted by illustrators and watercolor artists. "Travel Book" follows suit, offering a contemporary, fresh perspective on journeys to far-flung lands and cities that never sleep.
Each artist travels to a country they've never been to before, and the works they create are inspired by the unknown they encounter. The "Travel Book" series transcends its intended purpose as a pictorial travel diary.
The creative worlds revealed within are incredibly diverse. Artists from around the world freely choose their medium during their travels, conveying the places they visit through drawings, paintings, collages, contemporary art, cartoons, and comics. Some are realistic, others abstract. Louis Vuitton has acquired the original artworks resulting from these journeys, adding to its contemporary art collection and further enriching its diversity and perspective.
For each of the three new cities being published this time, 30 limited edition copies will be produced, each with a serial number and signed by the artist, and will be sold at select Louis Vuitton stores. The regular version will be available at Louis Vuitton stores and on the official website (louisvuitton.com). In addition, from the release date, May 15th, interviews with the artists who worked on the book will be made available on the Louis Vuitton official website (louisvuitton.com) and official YouTube channel.
Be sure to check out both the "City Guide" and the "Travel Book."
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