Vogue India July 2016

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Indie cool directorSOFIA COPPOLAis also

a long-time collaborator with Louis Vuitton.

Not only is she often spotted wearing the

house’s designs, she is also the creator of one

of its most popular bags.Voguecaught up

with Coppola on her latest design

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‘SC’ bag in Veau

Cachemire calfskin,

Louis Vuitton

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