He said...Louis Vuitton's new posterchild

Timeless classic Louis Vuitton has once again convinced an historically iconic figure to show off LV's awesome garb. The new Louis Vuitton campaign, in which had included the likes of Mikhail Gorbachev and Keith Richards, embodies the rogue spirit of Madonna. She's fabbed up in complete head to toe LV-wear. She is full of attitude in this shot below:

I love the colors, all very warm, earthy tones that are vivid, yet give off a sense of a quaint, rustic feel. The backdrop of the modest restaurant/bar seems almost homage to throwback pre-prohibition era, while Lady Madonna's outfit has the unfettered  immediate-post-prohibition style and flair. LV's photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott keeps consistent with Marc Jacob's spring Vuitton collection, staying pace with the "smoky French bistro..." very "Brassai" atmosphere, undoubtedly enhanced by Madonna's presence. (But the restaurant, named "Figaro" is on North Vermont Ave in L.A.)

Madonna has been admiringly known as an innovator of sorts - music, fashion, pretty much whatever she puts her mind to. I still remember her music video bearing a strong resemblance to a certain Pierce Brosnan, his 007'ness and his sabre fighting turn mass chaotic, throw whatever you can get your hands on scene in "Die Another Day".

It is rumored that LV ponied up some serious dough for this shoot, with Madonna receiving as much as 10 million (although LV assures it is very far from that)  for the work pictured here:

Madonna's pose above really brings out certain elements of her outfit - her stillettos particularly call out to me. They are very tall, I estimate that heel to be over 3.5 inches and really adds to Madonna's penchant for deliberated exaggeration. They're quite complex, as there is a wide variety of textiles used; from the looks of it, leather, leopard print fabric, possibly even nylon as well as tassles to give it a sort of exuberance that is so characteristic of Madonna. She makes sure to show it through her pose too. Notice the offset dual colors of the soles of her pumps which are more prominent on the shoe of the foot she holds above her head - the offset dark and contrasting beige/tan gives a checkered look which really makes these unique. 

I'm no connoisseur of women's clothing, but I really like how this look was put together. The bold orange material by her waist transitions the flurry of materials, colors and prints seen on her wrist. And of course the signature monogrammed Louis Vuitton bag - almost like a hobo with its wrinkled slouchy look, but worn on a shorter strap (which I'm sure is adjustable).

Overall, her look is simple: dark fitted tee, fishnet stockings with several highlighted points that really draw the eyes - wrist, waist and feet.

The pose Madonna strikes in both of the photos above gives off such an aura about her. Effortless, elegant and yet full of attitude, but in a refined way. Marc Jacobs, who is Vuitton's creative director was inspired for this photo shoot for Women's Wear Daily when he saw her perform in concert the night before a Monday meeting to brainstorm campaign ideas. MJ impulsively, but perhaps intuitively wanted to do Madonna, and within minutes shot a message to Madonna BlackBerry style, who replied with three words in less than 5 minutes: "I'd love to."

Expect to be blitzed by the 6 picture print campaign in coming February and March issues up for grabs in newstands everywhere, running along a tandem campaign featuring our beloved original 007 scotsman, Sean Connery.

Well done LV cronies, well done.

-Chris