8 Of The Best Louis Vuitton Collaborations of All Time
Steeped in illustrious artisanal legacy, the French fashion house is a pioneer of innovative collaborations, fusing together the realms of art and high fashion
Few fashion houses have mastered the art of timeless design while pushing creative boundaries quite like Louis Vuitton.
The luxury French maison is known for its emblematic monogram leather goods, characterised by exceptional craftsmanship and rich artisanal heritage. The house is shrouded in air of stately prestige, yet frequently injects an essence of playful allure and whimsical artistry into its designs.
Through an array of innovative collaborations, featuring artists, designers, and celebrities, Louis Vuitton has built up a repertoire of unique pieces that embody a fusion of its classic sensibilities with a visionary sartorial flair.
Here are eight of the most exquisite Louis Vuitton collaborations of all time.
8 Of The Best Louis Vuitton Collaborations of All Time
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami
For one of the house’s most long-standing partnerships, Louis Vuitton tapped renowned Japanese contemporary artist, Takashi Murakami. The collaboration, which began in 2003 and lasted until 2015, comprised a range of collections that featured Takashi’s distinctive playful aesthetic. As a global cultural phenomenon, Takashi is known for his cartoonish designs and vibrant use of colour, drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese elements. In 2025, Louis Vuitton relaunched the original Murakami collection with a re-edition featuring over 200 pieces. The revival has been a massive success, reigniting the demand for the beloved designs.
The collaboration was established by the house’s former creative director, Marc Jacobs, who sought to revive Louis Vuitton’s image in the market and infiltrate a younger audience. The resulting collections became a defining accessory of the early 2000s, including the popular Multicolore Monogram collection, which featured the classic LV monogram in a range of colours against a white or black background, that was often spotted on the arms of celebrities. The Louis Vuitton Cherry Blossom handbags were also a beloved design from the duo, along with the playful Panda character which appeared on numerous pieces from the brand.
Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse
In 2001, Marc Jacobs truly pushed the boundary by convincing the brand to allow for an update of their logo for the first time. The Maison partnered with American fashion designer and artist Stephen Sprouse, best known for his edgy graffiti artwork and punk-inspired aesthetic. The collection saw a range of handbags that featured a monogram graffiti print in the artist’s signature typography, overlaid on top of the classic LV monogram. The designs were an instant hit, appealing to a trendy, younger, and fashion-forward crowd.
Following the success of the collaboration, Louis Vuitton re-issued the collection in 2009, expanding on the initial designs with neon colours, new patterns, and Stephen Sprouse’s signature rose motif.
Louis Vuitton x Jeff Koons
For their 2017 Masters collection the French fashion house and pop culture artistic visionary, Jeff Koons, truly honed in on the concept of wearable art.
The designs paid homage to great artists of the past, featuring works from Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent Van Gogh, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, and more, embedded onto LV’s classic silhouettes. The respective artist’s names and iconic LV monogram adorn the front side of the handbags in large, gold lettering, along with Jeff Koon’s masterful signature – solidifying the designs as a coveted Jeff Koons original.
Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama
In another foray into the realm of Japanese artistry, Louis Vuitton collaborated with world-renowned artist, Yayoi Kusama. Known for her signature polka dot designs and interactive installations, the artist partnered with the luxury Maison to bring to life the Infinite Possibilities collection — an array of leather goods, ready-to-wear accessories, and shoes, all adorned with Kusama’s dotted motifs. The collaboration brought an avant-garde transformation to some of the brand’s most iconic designs, while introducing standout pieces such as the Pumpkin Dots leather handbags, the Infinity Kusama charm bracelets, and the Kusama Wave shoes. As part of the partnership, Louis Vuitton also showcased Yayoi’s artwork in their stores and sponsored her exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.
Louis Vuitton x Richard Prince
For his Spring/Summer 2008 collection, Marc Jacobs initiated a collaboration with controversial artist and photographer, Richard Prince. The pieces were inspired by cities after dark, where Richard used 17 hues of watercolor paint to turn each handbag into a vibrant canvas of blended colours. The designs featured a smudged LV logo, known as the Aquarelle Monogram, printed text across the front of the handbag, a washed out texture, and snakeskin detailing. Prominent pieces from the collection include the Aquarelle Watercolor Speedy bag, and the Jokes tote handbag, inspired by the artist’s Jokes series, which featured humorous quips printed across the bag.
Louis Vuitton x Supreme
In 2017 Kim Jones, the former creative director of Louis Vuitton menswear, and James Jebbia, the founder of Supreme, famously converged the worlds of high fashion and streetwear with a collaboration that was truly a global sensation. Streetwear enthusiasts and high-end aficionados alike vied to get their hands on the iconic monogram pieces emblazoned with Supreme’s statement red logo.
The collection included streetwear essentials such as the Boite Skateboard Trunk, the Keepall 45 duffel bag, an LV monogram blanket, and an LV x Supreme branded chain wallet. As a first of its kind in both the high fashion and streetwear circles, the collections paved the way for more partnerships from different ends of the sartorial spectrum to form.
Louis Vuitton x Fornasetti
In one of their most whimsical collaborations to date, Louis Vuitton partnered with Italian atelier Fornasetti in 2021, showcasing an exquisite collection of limited-edition pieces that featured the design house’s surrealist illustrations.
Fornasetti’s eye-catching, intricate motifs adorned an array of leather goods, ready-to-wear, accessories, and home items, alongside Louis Vuitton’s classic monogram and Epi leather designs. Scarves, textiles, and porcelain items also formed of the collection, showcasing both Louis Vuitton’s Parisian craftsmanship and the Italian atelier’s rich design heritage.
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers
For its Spring/Summer 2017 collection, Louis Vuitton delved into the whimsical world of Jake and Dinos Chapman. The collection was inspired by Kim Jones’ upbringing in Africa, featuring four illustrations of Safari animals including elephants, giraffes and zebras, reinterpreted with the Chapman Brother’s signature sensibilities.
The collection followed a former partnership with the duo, who previously designed a range of cartoon characters for Kim Jones’ luggage a part of Louis Vuitton’s Autumn/Winter 2013 collection.
Lead image credits: Creative Direction & Photography by Dané Stojanovic. Styling by Anna Castan.
From Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s October 2021 issue