Louis Vuitton has revealed the seventh chapter of its Artycapucines Collection, created in collaboration with renowned Japanese artist Takashi Murakami.
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The limited-edition series comprises 11 interpretations of the Maison’s iconic Capucines bag, each reimagined through Murakami’s distinctive, pop-infused artistic lens. The global reveal takes place on 21 October at Art Basel Paris.
Since its inception in 2019, the Artycapucines initiative has invited leading contemporary artists to reinterpret the Capucines – named after Rue Neuve-des-Capucines, where Louis Vuitton opened his first Paris store in 1854. Over 30 artists have since contributed to the project, blending their own creative vision with the Maison’s exceptional craftsmanship.
Murakami, born in Tokyo in the 1960s, is celebrated for his fusion of traditional Japanese painting techniques with contemporary anime and kawaii culture. His work often bridges fine art and pop culture, featuring vibrant motifs such as smiling flowers, pandas and mushrooms. In this latest collaboration, he worked closely with Louis Vuitton’s design team to transform the Capucines into sculptural works of art, employing both artisanal savoir-faire and advanced production technology.
Highlights include the Capucines EW Rainbow, which reinterprets the bag’s structure as a kaleidoscopic version of Murakami’s Rainbow Flower motif; the Capucines Mini Mushroom, embroidered with 100 hand-polished mushroom characters; and the Capucines Mini Tentacle, inspired by a sculptural piece in which Murakami’s alter ego, Mr. DOB, becomes an octopus. The Capucines EW Dragon reproduces elements from his monumental 18-metre painting Dragon in Clouds – Indigo Blue (2010), while the Capucines BB Golden Garden showcases leather marquetry and gold-leaf detailing. The Panda Clutch, crafted from silver-tone brass and set with 6,250 strass, stands out as a collector’s piece.
The Artycapucines Collection builds on Louis Vuitton’s century-long engagement with artists, from commissions by Gaston-Louis Vuitton in the 1920s to modern collaborations with Yayoi Kusama, Richard Prince and the opening of the Fondation Louis Vuitton in 2014.
Murakami’s relationship with the Maison dates back to the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, which introduced the Monogram Multicolore design and marked a defining era for the brand. This new edition continues that legacy, uniting art, design and craftsmanship in a celebration of innovation and imagination.
