The long wait is over! The much anticipated Louis Vuitton x Murakami has officially and gloriously returned. It brings one of the creative forces behind what redefined luxury fashion in the early 2000s together in a joyous reunion. The re-edition, released in January 2025, marked this celebration for the 20th year since the original release to bring back the Monogram Multicolore and other playful motifs designed by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami.
It was the first collaboration of its kind that ushered Murakami's kawaii aesthetic to luxury fashion. His pop art rainbow-colored monogram and playful characters, such as the cherry blossom face, transformed Louis Vuitton products from mere classics to highly coveted collector’s items. Creativity is power, as such inspirations, combined with a dedicated pursuit for high quality, will only secure Murakami's status as one of the leading contemporary artists. Murakami is Louis Vuitton's longest-standing collaborator, and he continued in the brand's future in 2025.
The re-edition collection has grown upon the initial collaboration with over 200 pieces, representing the eternal attraction of Murakami's artistic vision. Monogram Multicolore pattern in 33 different colors with greater brightness and precision thanks
to new technologies. This collection consists of many different products including some of our favorite bags: Keepall, Alma, Coussin, Dauphine, OnTheGo, Speedy.
to new technologies. This collection consists of many different products including some of our favorite bags: Keepall, Alma, Coussin, Dauphine, OnTheGo, Speedy.
The Monogram Multicolore takes center stage, adorning a variety of bags. Not to be left out is Murakami's playful Superflat Panda character, featured on a whole range of
items, from the sneakers and belts to shawl and sunglasses.
items, from the sneakers and belts to shawl and sunglasses.
The collection also consists of a number of perfumes decorated with motifs of Superflat Garden and Superflat Panda.
For Murakami’s 2025 re-edition campaign, American actress and singer Zendaya was chosen as a Louis Vuitton house ambassador. She poses for Inez Vinoodh who captured the youthful energy and bold spirit of the Louis Vuitton x Murakami collection. It's a coming together of generations, a moment in which that spark captured a then-eight-year-old girl into what was going on in fashion all those years ago. This re-edition is both memory and promise, an invitation to revel in color, fun, and a sense of ongoing reinvention.
Let's take a stroll back in the first collection of an unprecedented commercial
success: Murakami. Nostalgic yet refreshing, this collection has traversed through time without any cracks. More than was received in such tremendous demand, such collections by Murakami Monogram Multicolore only marked the beginning. His most
iconic Louis Vuitton designs would soon follow, including Cherry Blossom (2003), Panda (2004), Cerises (2005), MOCA Hands (2007 for Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles exhibition), Monogramouflage (2008) and Cosmic Blossom (2010).
success: Murakami. Nostalgic yet refreshing, this collection has traversed through time without any cracks. More than was received in such tremendous demand, such collections by Murakami Monogram Multicolore only marked the beginning. His most
iconic Louis Vuitton designs would soon follow, including Cherry Blossom (2003), Panda (2004), Cerises (2005), MOCA Hands (2007 for Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles exhibition), Monogramouflage (2008) and Cosmic Blossom (2010).
The second chapter of the collection is scheduled to be launched in March 2025, and it will be centered around Murakami's cherry blossom pattern. This chapter will celebrate the spirit of spring with a collection of delicate and feminine pieces. More of the Louis Vuitton’s fan favorite prints will resurface in another series of Louis Vuitton x Murakami re-edition, among which includes the kawaii panda, Cerises and Cherry Blossom designs drawn by the artist. This re-edition collection of theirs celebrates this original collaboration as much as it reminds the world of what Murakami's artistic vision has meant to fashion. It remains a source of inspiration and delight in this unique luxury, whimsy, and artistry that is sure to be cherished for years to come.
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