The venerable house of Louis Vuitton has unveiled an updated version of its 120 year old Damier Canvas checked design.  Called "Damier Graphite" for its black and gray checked pattern, the collection is aimed at urban, sophisticated men who may shy away from the Monogram Canvas in favor of something more understated. It's the sort of recession-chic that is all the buzz right now.  

Though most noted and recognized in its carmel and brown incarnation, the Damier Canvas has actually been reinterpreted before in the Damier Ebène and Damier Azur collections.  It was also reworked for the first time to appeal specifically to men with the introduction of Damier Géant collection several years back. 

The charcoal design is featured not only on bags wallets, but also on shoes, belts and even a motorcycle helmet.  The Damier Graphite collection has just hit Vuttoin stores so make sure you grab a Pégase and a Keepall before jetting off to Ibiza or Saint Tropez to enjoy the final days of summer.

Adrien Field