Decorating with luxury good logos is something that divides people into two camps. To some, it's quite chic, while to others it's nothing short of declassé. For the record, I tend to avoid logos in my rooms, but I also think that if surrounding yourself with "LV"s makes you happy, then by all means knock yourself out.
A few Hermès boxes tucked discreetly into a bookshelf provide a nice pop of rich orange. And for the record, I'm guilty of this decorating virtue or vice, depending on which side of the fence you're on.
Those trays painted to resemble the Hermès logo appeared in homes quite often over the last few years. (Available at Donna Parker Habitat Limited)
And of course we can't forget about Louis.
The market for vintage Vuitton trunks and suitcases is always hot, especially when decorators like Miles Redd incorporate them into interiors.
And let's not forget Vuitton leather wrapped lamps. (From Jon Vaccari Antiques)
But something the other day gave me pause....
Louis Vuitton bedecked dressing room doors courtesy of Nicky Haslam. Now let me just say that I'm a fan of both Haslam's interiors and his acerbic tongue. He really tells it like it is, and that's pretty refreshing. I'm just not sure that I could face living with Louis' initials on a daily basis. Now if those doors were covered with Hermès leather (no logo mind you, just plain leather), that would be divine.
(Image of Haslam doors from Sheer Opulence
Jennifer -- everything you said is exactly how I feel, too. The orange leather sans logo, yes! A casual use of the vintage trunks, yes! The other, not me :)
ReplyDeleteI'm personally not a big fan of decorating with labels, but I must say that I do love the vintage LV trunks in the picture.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of decorating with labels, last week, I came across this house (this is what I call a bit too much)...
http://notas.guanabee.com/2009/06/the-louis-vuitton-residence-in-mexicali-mexico
I can't get past my upbringing LOL.
ReplyDeleteMy mother didn't even like me to have a tiny YSL on my dress shirts!
Erik- OK, I just cannot believe that house. Good grief. I'm so sorry I didn't know about that b/f I wrote my post!!!
ReplyDeleteTristan- Well, those little YSLs sound discreet, so I'm sure it looked great!
ReplyDeleteVintage LV trunks are cool- especially if there is a history. The Biltmore House in Ashville, NC has one that belonged to one of the Vanderbilts. Not contrived- she really had it. That to me is cool.
ReplyDeleteAnd Hermes, prefer the orange sans logo as well, but with Hermes... I even the tray coffee table.
I'm tired of my LV purses as well...tired of logos...BUT, I must tell you, I LOVE those LV lamps and the dressing screen. And even the Hermes tray. They are just a bit of fun. The only logo stuff in my home are a small stack of Hermes boxes in a corner and a vintage Gucci leather lamp...no logos.
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Southern- I wish I had a vintage Louis trunk!!
ReplyDeleteParis- Your Gucci lamps sound very intriguing!!
ReplyDeleteLove the Hermes tray and the vintage suitcases are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI am also an orange lover, so I guess the boxes will have to come home with me too!
Leslie
Jennifer-I think it depends on the amount and the location. My parents had a vintage Louis Vuitton steamer trunk at the foot of their bed that was quite chic. So a touch of elegant logo is fine with me. In the dressing room, sure-have fun. It's not a public space. My dressing room is painted Thomas Pink pink with a display of my favorite shopping bags like Tiffany, Bergdorf Goodman, Chanel, Kate Spade, etc. I even did a post on the shopping bag as art!
ReplyDeleteI just checked out Erik's link of the LV house. It is calling me out too do a blog post. Hilarious! Thanks Erik!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of decorating with label but the old and vintage label items such as LV suitcases are so classy and great that in my opinion they are fantastic for some interiors.
ReplyDeleteI had an entire set of LV at one time as the partner said my suitcases were embarrassing. Gone with the relationship years ago, I should have used the vinyl to make something fab. I'm with you, orange leather outweighs the logo'd vinyl.
ReplyDeleteNote about shirts: Could those new RL polo shirts have larger logos on them? They look like the island of Greenland have been emblazoned on them.
I want one of those LV antique trunks, they are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI am a little over logos but still love my LV cosmetic trunk as not only does it look great but it holds lots :-)and at present it is getting a lot of use as we are dividing our time between 2 houses at present.
L x
I'm with Southern - if it's a family piece it's fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI was in a well-known fabric store in LA a few weeks ago and they were selling Gucci, Prada and others by the yard. My first thought was of all the rappers on MTV's Cribs that outfit their cars with the fabric.
ReplyDeleteI'm guilty of the Hermes box on a bookshelf. That color! It makes me so happy.
Does Hermès know about that tray? (Am wondering re copyright infringement, which doesn't meant, of course, I wouldn't mind having it.) Also one can find delightful Louis Vuitton-style "pleather" in bazaars throughout India and Africa ... I've longed to cover the walls of a powder room in it.
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I think it's OK when the labels have taken on a sort of classic icon status - like LV. But modern stuff... nope. I remember visiting a home one time where someone had put CLOTHING tags up on the walls. It was the tackiest thing I've ever seen. The one exception I'm prepared to make is framed shopping bags which can look really cute - but ONLY in a closet - which is completely personal and filled with clothes and labels already (it's only cool if you aren't showing off).
ReplyDeleteI think you can have too much of a good thing! xv
ReplyDeleteI worked in Fashion Design for years when LV, Gucci, Prada were part of the ugly American and I would travel to Europe and Asia and witness the horrors of fellow Americans buying up these logo laden items as some sort of show of education and class. Coming back through customs was always a comedy.
ReplyDeleteI did however enjoy the show of LV history in Paris many years ago, some of the most exquisite trunks and bags. The interiors of the LV bags and trunks are beautifully constructed.
The signature Orange box, a little scarf, a tie or even a LV wallet or small clutch is all I think necessary, but a table...or a door, now we are talking class.
fun post! what about goyard?!?!
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My favorite LV is the black (virtually indestructible) material on one of their bag lines - I can't remember the name, but it is subtle and beautiful, and no one knows it is LV except for a very few (and those who spot the subtle LV impressed in the leather in one small spot).
ReplyDeletelike Southern Aspirations, i immediately thought of the Biltmore. the LV trunks i saw were totally in context in a room full of all kinds of luggage. very interesting!
ReplyDeleteI am in the no logo camp. I may be one of the few who has never owned a pair ot Tory Reva flats for that very reason. Like you, I do have an organge hermes box on my bookshelf for a pop of color but I put a budvase on top of the logo.
ReplyDeletei think labels have gotten way to out of hand but i do think it depends on the item and how its looks i would love some vintage luggage like that but i wouldn't be to keen on wearing some LV decorated sneakers or anything like that
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