They did it once over 20 years ago, and now they’re back together. Louis Vuitton has again teamed up with world-renowned Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami for a collaboration. The world-renowned fashion house has a knack for collabs like this, having worked with the likes of Yayoi Kusama and Jeff Koons in the past, as well as Murakami back in 2003.
To promote the new 2025 collection, which features over 200 items from sneakers and perfumes to carryalls and even skateboards, LV has unveiled a pop-up store at Harajuku’s Cat Street adorned with a colourful rendition of the brand’s signature monogram and Murakami’s iconic flowers. Inspired by Tokyo’s capsule hotels, the interior of the store consists of minimalist modules and showcases pieces from the new collection alongside archival material from the 2003 collaboration.
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The nearby Takashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton café by Coffee Zingaro is also a must-see with impressive digital installations, a giant panda sculpture, colourful flower cookies and matcha lattes featuring latte art of Murakami’s signature ‘superflat’ flowers. The pop-up shop and café are open until January 26.
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On the other side of the city at Dover Street Market Ginza, visitors will be able to see an installation of Murakami’s colourful flowers and panda until February 4.
You’ll also be able to spot wild Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami ads featuring Zendaya as the brand’s house ambassador around Ura-Harajuku and Shibuya.
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