By Sean Poulter PUBLISHED: 09:35 EST, 16 September 2013 | UPDATED: 02:26 EST, 18 September 2013 If you want to know what the latest ‘It Bag’ is, the one on Angelina Jolie’s arm is usually a pretty good place to start. At the moment that’s Louis Vuitton’s Capucines handbag, which is selling out across Europe as fashionistas flock to get their hands on one. But would-be buyers have to have deep pockets – it costs up to £3,250. Assistants at the Louis Vuitton shop in New Bond Street, London, said the bags had sold out. They are unlikely to be back in stock until the end of the month, and then in small numbers – prompting suspicions the shortage may be a marketing ruse. But is it worth the wait – and the cash? Fashion writer NICOLE MOWBRAY gives her verdict …
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French fashion house repositioning themselves as exclusive brand
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Launched Capucine leather handbags in June
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Michelle Williams was face of campaign
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Angelina Jolie has been seen with the £3,000 bag
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Louis Vuitton boutiques across Europe have reported shortages
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All have long waiting-lists with stock not expected till October
Creating a buzz: Louis Vuitton launched the £3,000 Capucine bag earlier this year with the help of @placeholder