• images courtesy of Murakami and Louis Vuitton

    Murakami and Louis Vuitton Rewrite the Past

    Written by Astrid Birnbaum by Sandra Myhrberg

    Two decades have passed since Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami first converged to create what would become one of the most influential collaborations in the intersection of fashion and contemporary art. Now, in an unexpected yet fitting return, Louis Vuitton × Murakami revisits this seminal moment—not as a straightforward revival but as a reimagining, casting the original in a new light.

    The collection spans over 200 pieces, each reworking Murakami’s signature palette of candy-bright hues and whimsical motifs. Yet, what resonates most is the tension between nostalgia and innovation: Murakami’s irreverent playfulness is now rendered through cutting-edge techniques, anchored by Vuitton’s meticulous craftsmanship. The result is less about a specific moment in time and more about the enduring nature of their collaboration, which continues to blur the boundaries between luxury and art.

    This re-edition is not simply about celebrating the past. Instead, it examines how creative synergies evolve, challenging the conventions of pop culture and collector aesthetics while reaffirming the lasting impact of a partnership that shaped early 21st-century visual language. It’s a rare instance where reinvention feels just as daring as the original.

  • photography Stephane Maffait / Merrild Studios
    fashion Fadi Morad

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    total look Herskind

    shoes Apair

    Mia

    photography by Stephane Maffait by Sandra Myhrberg

    dress Vivienne Westwood

    knit mfpen

    glasses Henrik Vibskov

    total look Herskind

    shoes Apair

    dress Remain

    top Maria Scharla

    coat and glasses Henrik Vibskov

    dress Remain

    shoes Apair

    dress Vivienne Westwood

    knit mfpen

    glasses Henrik Vibskov

    shoes Apair

    knit Wax London

    chain dress Vintage

    shoes Apair

    dress and top Maria Scharla

    skirt Herskind

    gloves Arv

    shoes Apair

    photography Stephane Maffait / Merrild Studios                          
    fashion Fadi Morad                        
    hair and makeup Sanne Anndriani / Le Management
    model Mia Delgado / Independent Mgmt
    production Karna Maffait              
    post production DOBBELTV

    dress Herskind

    skirt Maria Scharla

    shoes Apair

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