smiling for the sun

Pictures different sources

Currently my mood for end of May and June; Smile all you can, is good for your health and stay  always chic!

Bisou

Denni

If you are thinking of being my baby

These boots always remind me of something to do with a space cowboy, and feel that they seem just appropriate for a Toy Story look.  For some reason I felt more identified with the "Rex dinosaur"  character this time.

Marc Jacobs boots, American Apparel turtleneck fisherman sweater and cycle shorts, Christian Dior sunglasses
photos: Randy Ceballos

xx! 

Denni

see you tomorrow

Just a quick preview of the photos on tomorrow's post. 

Leaving Paris tonight - summer is about to start! 

Turtleneck sweater by American Apparel, sunglasses by Christian Dior

xx
Denni

ON spotlight: Denni Elias

Thank you Tory Burch for the feature on their Blog. They have been launching many different/cool projects and I'm very excited to see what's next.  

See you soon!

x

Denni

PS. Traveling soon to Mexico City and couldn't be more excited and happy for the 25+ weather over there!

White elephant

      Gerard Darel turtleneck, Topshop dungaree, Manolo Blahnik shoes 

Bonjour! After many many busy days, I have been trying to get things back to normal, and I am finally waiting to enjoy for a proper summer in a much warmer place. Currently experimenting with the many different ways to use these Topshop overalls. 

I'm excited to share news and plans with you soon.

photos by Randy Ceballos 

xx

Denni
Paris: We are still waiting for the nice weather!

Maison Louis Vuitton

The trip that Louis Vuitton gently organized for me during 2 days was both enriching and immensely interesting, as I am passionate for luxe and its history. I had previously read a couple of books that talked about the way that Louis Vuitton had become the symbol it is nowadays, and the fact of seeing and recalling each place I knew only by words was a very valuable discovery.

Atelier d'écriture

It all started with a rendez-vous at the Louis Vuitton boutique in Saint Germain. I learnt about the relationship the house has had with  literature, with famous examples as Hemingway or Virginia Woolf,  and in general the association that the maison has always had with artists, writers and other influential characters.

Maison and  Atelier Louis Vuitton - Asnières

When we arrived at Rue Louis Vuitton in Asnières,  the atmosphere  completely changed. From the big and busy Paris,  we arrived to the hidden Louis Vuitton treasure where it all started. The house is magnificent with its Art Nouveau style palpable everywhere. I felt incredibly lucky to experience this, seeing all the family's photographs, amazing furniture and even the garden with its lovely roses. It was all a feast for the eyes and senses.

Another different view started with a visit to the Atelier,  where I could see the actual production of the Louis Vuitton handbags (where the most exclusive ones are made as well); from the laser cutting machines, to the hand-stiching part of the process.  Everyone in the team seemed completely focused on doing their work by caring about each minimal detail , and the ambiance was just positive and friendly,  since a lot of the people that work there have known each other for more than 20 years. I noticed their feeling of belonging to something bigger, that kept up with tradition and history of this great house.

The biggest store in Champs Élysées

During my sencond day with Louis Vuitton, the team took us for a private visit  to the Louis Vuitton boutique located in Champs Élysées , where we walked by the whole complex, finding more about the new and modern vision of the house. Since the introduction of Marc Jacobs in 1997, the house started producing Ready-To-Wear collections, and from then on, it has taken a global road, selling from jewelry to very special design pieces with contemporary artists. They especially showed us the most recent collaboration with the Campana Brothers, that I found too cool on their side.

 This was a unique experience,  and the fact of learning about the heritage of Louis Vuitton by being their special guest, made it all more deep and sensitive for me. I want to thank the LV team for being the best hosts and for taking me through this journey of personal luxe!

Denni