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Louis Vuitton bets on nostalgia with final Murakami drop

Louis Vuitton has unveiled the third and final installment of its re-edition partnership with Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami. This chapter, marking the 20th anniversary of their initial 2003 collaboration, not only leverages nostalgia but also reflects a calculated attempt by parent company LVMH to invigorate consumer interest...

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Retail|In Pictures

In pictures: Louis Vuitton x Murakami pop-up in London

French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has opened a pop-up store in London to mark the 20th Anniversary of its collaboration with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. Located at 39 Brewer Street, Soho, the Louis Vuitton x Murakami pop-up until February 9 will feature a re-edition of the collection with more than 200 pieces. Curated over two...

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Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami: the return of an iconic collaboration

French luxury house Louis Vuitton celebrates its historic collaboration with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. Louis Vuitton has announced via its social media channels the reissue of its iconic collection with Takashi Murakami. First presented in 2002, this collaboration marked a turning point in the world of fashion, popularising new forms of...

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Hublot unveils new timepiece in collaboration with Takashi Murakami

Premium watchmaker Hublot has revealed its second timepiece in collaboration with popular artist Takashi Murakami, entitled the Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Sapphire Rainbow. The new design draws inspiration from Murakami’s famous smiling flower artwork, reusing characteristic features of the label’s Classic Fusion model. The artwork can be...

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Culture

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...