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A new Louis Vuitton exhibition in Tokyo celebrates its collaborations and creative partnerships

Louis Vuitton is celebrating over 160 years of creative exchanges and artistic collaborations with its latest exhibition in Tokyo. Tracing a rich and pioneering journey, the exhibition draws particular focus to the enduring admiration and inspiration between Louis Vuitton and a multitude of celebrated Japanese artists and acclaimed personalities...

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Designer Kansai Yamamoto dies at age 76

Japanese fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto, considered a pioneer of the country's industry and known for his work with David Bowie, has died of leukaemia aged 76, his daughter announced on Monday. "He left this world peacefully, surrounded by loved ones," actress Mirai Yamamoto announced on Instagram. "In my eyes, my father was not only the...