What do major fashion labels, superstar musicians, and streetwear maestros all have in common? They understand that there’s a simple recipe for success in any given creative field: Take what you know, do it at as high a level as possible, and if Takashi Murakami comes calling to collaborate, take him up on it. Murakami’s work is instantly recognizable, thanks to his signature blend of vibrant colours, bold lines, and a design sensibility that draws heavily from anime and traditional Japanese art. Since breaking through in the ’90s, he’s become a true household name — a rare feat in the modern art world — and over the years, he’s collaborated with countless brands, artists, and musicians, from Kanye West to Nike to Billie Eilish.
Among his most prominent work of all is his iconic colour-splashed collaboration with Louis Vuitton , which kicked off with an expansive collection two decades ago. And on January 3, to commemorate 20 years of LV and Murakami, the partnership returns in full force. The new collection is officially dubbed the Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Re-Edition, a remastered spin on the original capsule that spans over 200 pieces.
Shoes? Got ’em. Slides? You know it. Sunglasses? Come on, of course there are sunglasses.
A skateboard? Get ready to shred (if you don’t mind potentially thrashing a Louis Vuitton x Murakami deck). All of the pieces feature everything you’d expect from Murakami — bright colours, maximalist design, and recurring i.