Watch the magic unfold

Dying to see Madonna wrap her legs around her head in live action (take note, ladies)? Here is "The Making of: Madonna for Louis Vuitton", a behind-the-scenes featurette with Madonna! and Marc! and bags! and shoes! Enjoy.

Katie Grand to leave POP for LOVE

POP magazine founder Katie Grand (fashion stylist to names like Marc Jacobs, Giles Deacon, and Muiccia Prada) has just finished her last issue as editor-in-chief of the oh-so-cool fashion publication she started back in 2000. The success of POP should be attributed, though, not only to the wonderful editorial content of the magazine but to her connections and friendships with some of the biggest names in the fashion industry. The, for example, the one time Grand met with photographer Ryan McGinley in New York City to shoot Agyness Deyn, one of her personal friends. According to the story, McGinley had never met Deyn but had been wanting to shoot her for quite some time and since Deyn had never done a nude shoot Grand suggested that they do some nudes and so Deyn agreed and they did. WOW. For the cover POP's the first issue, she photographed Stella McCartney and Luella Bartley hanging out in their panties (yeah, the two designers just happen to be among Grand's closest friends). She's also been able to land Drew Barrymore, Victoria Beckham, Kylie Minogue, and even Madonna on the over just by calling them up! If that isn't the formula for a successful magazine then I don't know what is. But, the time has now come for Grand to move on and start working on LOVE, the twice-yearly fashion and style magazine she will be launching under the direction and supervision of Condé Nast. Launching at the end of February, LOVE will be "slightly larger than most monthlies," says Condé Nast who promises it will be, "edgy and experimental." Exciting news, indeed, although I do find it interesting that Condé Nast is adding another title to its masthead while barely managing to keep others like Men's Vogue and Portfolio afloat. Only time will tell, but I believe that putting Katie Grand on a larger magazine with a larger budget can only be a good thing.

More of those Madonna+Louis Vuitton ads

Just Released: Madonna for Vuitton

Louis Vuitton has just released two of the six prints they'll be using as advertisements in their campaign with Madonna. Both Vuitton and Madonna lovers alike will be able to find the rest of the photos, shot by Steven Meisel, in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, ELLE, and other fashion magazines come February.

Campaign Alert: Madonna Rocks the Vuitton

It seems as though Her Madgesty has a lot going on in her life (both personal and professional). Currently completing the North American leg of her Sticky & Sweet tour and having just recently settled her divorce with Guy Ritchie, Madonna has been offered $10 million to be the face of Louis Vuitton's Spring 2009 campaign. While it was originally rumored that the ad would be shot by the legendary duo Mert & Marcus, it has since been confirmed that Madonna will be shot by none other than Steven Meisel.

Check out Madonna jumping right into her new role as a walking billboard for Vuitton's handbags below. Now, let's just hope the Queen of Pop doesn't come away from this gig with a French accent, too!

Madonna wearing a dress from the Vuitton S/S 09 collection to the GUCCI benefit party last week at the Plaza Hotel in NYC