In 2025, Takashi Murakami will lend his now-legendary iconography to Louis Vuitton for a highly anticipated second collaboration 20 years after their first encounter.
From signature silk scarves and jewelry to the iconic City Bags that became a celebrity wardrobe staple in the aughts, Louis Vuitton’s re-edition with Murakami will showcase over 200 fanciful creations that nod to the enduring bond between the Maison and the Japanese artist.
The original partnership––initiated by Louis Vuitton's then Artistic Director, Marc Jacobs––was imbued with Murakami's playful yet disruptive ethos and featured a history-making moment: the kaleidoscopic reinterpretation of the house's monogram for the first time.
This time around, Murakami worked with Louis Vuitton's artisans and cutting-edge technology to render his designs more crisp and vibrant than ever, creating a line of coveted collectibles for a new generation of devotees.
Beyond the range of accessories, trunks, and shoes, Murakami's whimsical emblems––like the smiling flowers that comprise his instantly recognizable Superflat Garden––will also make their way onto a selection of pink and blue perfume bottles made especially for the collection, giving the collaboration the olfactory treatment.
Known for his esoteric synergy of fine art and pop culture since the 1990s, Murakami's latest Louis Vuitton moment is ultimately emblematic of the house's success in championing work that dares to be different.
Above all, their creative alliance speaks to the magic sparked by the bridging of the art and fashion worlds and the tangible optimism their encounter evokes.
With the first chapter of the collection slated to release Jan. 1, and a second anticipated for March, the collaboration will usher in a new era of fantastical and highly sought-after creations, destined to become classics for art and fashion lovers alike.
