The handbags were seen on the arms of celebrities like Jessica Simpson, Naomi Campbell, and Paris Hilton. The Monogram Multicolor bag designs instantly became some of the most sought-after accessories in the world. This whimsical and youthful line of bags was described as a “monumental marriage between art and business” by creative director Marc Jacobs and laid a solid foundation for a later long-lasting collaboration. Using the colors, Murakami re-imagined the brand’s classic brown monogram print with vivid color palettes and playfulness. It featured 33 different colors on a black and white coated canvas backdrop. The Monogram Multicolor collection, or “Monogram Multicolore” in the French spelling, debuted at the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2003 show. The partnership between Murakami and Louis Vuitton came to an end after 12 years following the discontinuation of the Monogram Multicolor line in 2015, making it the longest artist collaboration the brand has ever had. Several more Louis Vuitton Takashi Murakami collaborations followed, 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 designs received tremendous public attention as well as commercial success.įollowing the success of the Monogram Multicolor collection, Murakami continued his work with Louis Vuitton. From this new partnership came the first creation, the Monogram Multicolor collection of bags, wallets, and other items from Spring/Summer 2003. Murakami, an iconic artist based in Japan, brought his imaginative and colorful aesthetics to the renowned fashion house. The infamous collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami began in 2002 at the behest of the then creative director, Marc Jacobs. The History of Takashi Murakami & Louis Vuitton
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