Louis Vuitton hosted a cocktail on Monday night at the storied Paris taxidermy store Deyrolle to celebrate the launch of the My Monogram service on Small Leather Goods

To set the mood, British artist Billie Achilleos transformed the maison’s signature wallets, coin pouches, belts, and bag hardware into a menagerie of animals.

The hardy armadillo, for instance, paid homage to the durability and quality of the leather, while the lively chameleon showed off LV’s wide spectrum of colors.

Shortly after launching its men’s campain with tennis player Rafael Nadal, Armani has released long-awaited images for its jeans range starring pop star Rihanna.

The singer is taking over from actress Megan Fox for the campaign, with the second batch of images — for the brand’s underwear line — yet to be brought out.

Rihanna is upping her advertising game at the moment, also having just been named the new face of skincare brand Nivea.

Keep your luxury laptop in pristine condition with Maison Martin Margiela‘s structured leather case.

Made in Italy with hand-finished details, the accessory features shiny metal zips and a padded interior fully lined with shearling (lambskin pelt).

Easy to move around by means of an adjustable shoulder strap, the case also delivers the Maison’s own stationary, bespoke card holder and pencil.

Maison Martin Margiela Laptop Case is available in two color options: deep brown and wine-shade color. It is priced at €842 ($1,150).

Veteran Naomi Campbell and newcomer Rob Evans are the faces of Givenchy’s Fall/Winter 2011 campaign.

The two models, photographed by Mert & Marcus, pose in black but gilded pieces from the upcoming collection.

The campaign also features Models Natalia Vodianova, Kristen McMenamy, and Mariacarla Boscono.

Now, a more functional, longer-lasting and finer-looking alternative to cheap wrist bands–you know, the ones you get at concerts, bars, et cetera. Enter Geneva-based watchmaker Altanus’ Patch timepiece, hailed as the world’s first biodegradable paper watch, Ecouterre reports, via WWD.

While light in weight–just 11 grams–the paper timepiece will hardly go unnoticed: it’s available in a host of neon colors–bright magenta, yes, please–and seasonal patterns, featuring flags, lemons, flowers, and more. You can rest assured it won’t wear and tear on you, either, it’s waterproof.

The Patch can be found at select stores, including Madl’Or Horlogerie- Bijouterie in Monte Carlo and Old Village in Brighton, England; it will cost you 24 euros, or $33.50 at current exchange rates. Visit Patch Watches for more.

by Emma Grady, New York, NY