Discovering Le Monde de Louis Vuitton at Louis Vuitton Global Store

Now, Kuala Lumpur can further propel its prominence as the region’s preferred luxury shopping destination with the grand arrivée of Louis Vuitton’s global store at the Starhill Gallery.
Situated right in the heart of KL’s prestigious retail belt
Jalan Bukit Bintang, the new global store – the first in Malaysia – boasts an
array of characters unique to Louis Vuitton flagship stores such as dazzling façade,
innovative interiors and furnishings rooted in the maison’s cornerstone of
travel culture, creativity and savoir-faire, all within the bound of luxurious
apartment-like ambiance.
As people always say that seeing is believing, I made my
way to the new global store on a fine, sunny day.
But prior to my private tour around the store, we - that’s me, Ms Jasmine Kamal and Ms Azwin from Louis Vuitton Malaysia – made a pit stop at the Indulge Floor of the Gallery where the exhibition takes place.
Known as “The League of Extraordinary Women”, the exhibition
showcases portraits of eight iconic Malaysian women whose passion and influence
in their respective fields transcend space and time.
But prior to my private tour around the store, we - that’s me, Ms Jasmine Kamal and Ms Azwin from Louis Vuitton Malaysia – made a pit stop at the Indulge Floor of the Gallery where the exhibition takes place.

The women were photographed by Hong
Kong photographer Wing Shya and styled by international stylist
Sean K.
The women – K.D.Y.T.M Tengku Puan Pahang Tunku Azizah Sultan Iskandar,
actress Michelle Yeoh, activist Marina Mahathir, Dr Jemilah Mahmood, songstress
Sheila Majid, fashion designer Tom Abang Saufi, squash star Nicol David and supermodel
Ling Tan – were chosen for their achievements, work and determination that
brought them to international light, subsequently making Malaysia proud.

Elements of Louis Vuitton were omnipresent in the portraits,
be it ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, travelling accoutrements or jewellery.
For instance, model Ling Tan posed in a sensual Louis Vuitton dress designed by
Marc Jacobs from one of its previous fall/winter collections; Tom Abang Saufi
sported tribal chic feather earrings and Dr Jemilah (of Mercy Malaysia
foundation) posed in a pair of sequined shoes and a Louis Vuitton coffee table
book as part of the props.


Next, we ventured into the haute maroquinerie salon ― the
first in Malaysia and the 12th
in Asia.
Available at selected global stores, the haute maroquinerie service allows customers to create their own city bags. There are eight types of leather, 26 colours and two fnishes available for customers to choose from.
Samples of materials and hardware were kept in a small drawer and the price of the bags will be determined by the silhouette of the bag – Lockit, Noe, Neo Steamer, Triangle and the new Milaris - as well as the type of leather and hardware used. All haute maroquinerie orders will be made at the house’s historical workshop in Asnieres.
Available at selected global stores, the haute maroquinerie service allows customers to create their own city bags. There are eight types of leather, 26 colours and two fnishes available for customers to choose from.
Samples of materials and hardware were kept in a small drawer and the price of the bags will be determined by the silhouette of the bag – Lockit, Noe, Neo Steamer, Triangle and the new Milaris - as well as the type of leather and hardware used. All haute maroquinerie orders will be made at the house’s historical workshop in Asnieres.

Another artwork that you will not miss in this private salon is a paravent covered in hand painted wallpaper by New York artist Yolande Batteau.

Or better still, she might ask Mr Big to move to Malaysia for good and settle down in the global store instead of a decent penthouse, which is just across the road at the Pavilion Residence.


Shoes aside, I couldn’t help it but to run my fingers on the dainty ready-to-wear collections. Perching high on my mental to-get list are the polo shirt and the ombre printed shirt. The jeans are nice too, though.
Now, while the ladies have their own dedicated universe for
themselves in the global store, I have to say that men would not be disappointed
too as there is a universe dedicated to les
hommes. Oui. Peep into the
changing room and you can feel the air of pure masculinity saturating the atmosphere.
What’s more, there’s also a leather sandbag with boxing gloves crafted by the artisans of Louis Vuitton. Other spaces that you should not miss within this vast store are the watches and jewellery, accessories, leather goods and travel room.
What’s more, there’s also a leather sandbag with boxing gloves crafted by the artisans of Louis Vuitton. Other spaces that you should not miss within this vast store are the watches and jewellery, accessories, leather goods and travel room.
Louis Vuitton Global Store opens seven days a week from
11.00 a.m. to 9.30 p.m.
*Photos courtesy of Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Global Store – Indulge Floor, Starhill
Gallery, 181 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala
Lumpur.
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