a LIFE of STYLE

MADONNA FOR LOUIS VUITTONRumor has it that Madonna will return for a second round of Ads for Louis Vuitton.   The first series was well received - although I thought the bags themselves were the weakest LV has done in a long time.   I think Marc Jacobs took handi-crafts one step too far - as the bags looked like something children make during an arts and crafts session at camp. 

Regardless, Madonna will be back.   Lets hope that M's latest fall from a horse in Bridgehampton won't hamper her ability to be at her best for the photo shoot - or the extension of her Sticky & Sweet tour.   The tour is set to re-start in July.  Madonna was reportedly at the home of photographer Steven Klein.   He is the man responsible for those beautiful images of Madonna with horses from W magazine a few years back.  Actually, he is responsible for so much of the strongest imagery that makes up recent pop-culture.  (Brad Pitt fans - you MUST click on Klein's web link above).   There is speculation about whether or not a paparazzi jumped from the bushes - upsetting Madonna's horse and prompting the fall.   I know - maybe one of Steven Klein's hair extensions fell out and spooked the horse!  That makes much more sense!  If you have ever seen Steven in person - lets just say - he firmly believes more is more when it comes to personal .. um.. grooming.STEVEN KLEIN WITH MADONNA

Madonna should be working with the house of Hermes - then the grand-daddy of all saddle makers could give her a proper set of riding gear!   Maybe the universe is telling Madonna to switch her advertising partners.   After all, that would mean a reunion with Jean Paul Gaultier - the man responsible for one of Madonna's most iconic images - the cone bra.   Gaultier is the creative director for the House of Hermes.  Something to think about!

MADONNA ala GAULTIER