The Ruben Toledo for Louis Vuitton postcards are a series of hand-painted, abstract postcards with international landmarks. (Louis Vuitton previously released a city guide showcasing all the fun hot spots in New York City.) These 100 postcards promote cities such as Shanghai, Istanbul and Vienna to name a few.
Toledo has been working with LV since 1998 and painted the cities in such a unique perspective that make the postcards more like beautiful wall art you'd see in a trendy cafe. The Ruben Toledo for Louis Vuitton city guide postcards are on sale in Louis Vuitton boutiques.
Couture Postcards
Painted Landmarks by Ruben Toledo for Louis Vuitton Cityguide
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