TWO DECADES after Louis Vuitton joined forces with contemporary artist Takashi Murakami for what was to be seen as a cultural-defining collaboration, the two forces have returned to release an updated collection of re-editions.
Bringing back over 200 creations as part of this capsule, the pieces balance French craftsmanship with Japanese innovation that is bound by their endless stream of boundless imagination.
Louis Vuitton x Murakami
First sparked by the then-creative director Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton x Murakami is identified by its kaleidoscope of colour and recreation of the House’s most recognisable accessories. Bringing motifs like the famous Monogram pattern and adding the artist’s famed characters to the pattern, the pair balance each other out.
Louis Vuitton x Murakami
Kicking off this anniversary year, Chapter One of the collaboration renders everything from the City Bags to Speedys, belts to skateboards and keyrings – and even taking over the packaging of fragrances and adding a customised travel case to the collection.
Brought to life with a special campaign starring brand ambassador and actor Zendaya, it seems 2025 is already Louis Vuitton’s year.
by Imogen Clark