Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami celebrate 20th anniversary of era-defining collaboration with launch of re-edition collection  

Twenty years after the first Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami collaboration – released in 2003 under then creative director Marc Jacobs – the Maison and the Japanese contemporary artist are delighted to announce the launch of Louis Vuitton × Murakami, a festive and joyful re-edition that reimagines the original collection.  

Counting more than 200 ebullient creations, the project is a modern-day showcase for an enduring creative bond, defined by a distinctive artistic vision, superb traditional craft, cutting-edge technology and the timeless appeal of a seminal moment in early 21st century pop culture and a landmark for collector pieces.  

Globally-renowned artist Takashi Murakami draws inspiration from traditional Japanese painting, mangas, sci-fi and pop culture. Louis Vuitton × Murakami is celebrating these creations with an extensive range of renowned and hotly coveted women’s leather goods and accessories. They include iconic City Bags, silk squares and scarves, sunglasses, fashion jewelry, shoes and perfumes. Each of the pieces has been re-fashioned to take advantage of advances in technology. Combined with Louis Vuitton’s storied savoir-faire and artisanal culture, this has enabled an unprecedented degree of definition for the prints, rendering colors more resplendent than ever while enhancing the precision of Murakami’s motifs and characters.  

The Louis Vuitton x Murakami re-edition will be showcased in an immersive environment spanning window displays, pop-up stores and corners, edgy in-store activations and a special ad campaign. 

The first chapter of Louis Vuitton × Murakami drops at the beginning of January. A second chapter featuring the artist’s Cherry Blossom pattern – perfect to welcome spring – will launch in March 2025.