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Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama

YAYOI KUSAMA AND LOUIS VUITTON IN AN INFINITE COLLABORATION

January, 10, 2023

Louis Vuitton is starting the new year with a partnership for both art and fashion aficionados. The acclaimed artist, Yayoi Kusama, applies her colourist, hypnotic and avant-garde vision to the world of the French Maisonin a vibrant collection that can already be found at Galería Canalejas.

The last time that Yayoi Kusama and Louis Vuitton came together was in 2012; for a partnership in which the Japanese artist hand-painted a trunk by the French Maison with her characteristic dots, which represent infinity in the artist’s mind.

For this new collaboration, the artist presents an exact replica of the dots she created in 2012. This union between the Maison and the artist is replete with sincerity, iconoclasm and, above all, a mutual appreciation for craftsmanship and excellency over the ordinary.

From bags, suitcases and small leather goods to men’s and women’s clothing, through sunglasses or fragrances and without forgetting its shoes and accessories, the world of Louis Vuitton and even its iconic Iona Monogram are being Kusama-fied. Meanwhile, a number of the most iconic pieces have undergone an evolution to become part of the Kusama transformation and her own universe.

METAL DOTS

The METAL DOTS collection is a glimpse of the infinite inpsired by Yayoi Kusama’s reflective orbs, which have been created by hand in various sizes to appear on black and silver leather items, such as a Cannes bag, a delicate Side Trunk or to almost outer space-like effect on the Capucines bag.

PSYCHEDELIC FLOWER

Flowers are another obsession of Yayoi Kusama. The fleeting beauty of the ephemeral contrasts with the feeling of eternity and infinite that has become a permanent feature of her work. Using her piece from 1993 entitled Flower, an exotic bloom bursts onto the accessories and ready-to-wear items for men and women from the French Maison.

Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama

INFINITY DOTS

The painted dot is transformed in the INFINITY DOTS collection by Yayoi Kusama, possibly the most famous of them all. The most recognisable motif from the artist and the one found on the majority of pieces for this project in all categories: a black leather skirt with multicoloured painted buttons; silk twill pyjamas; some patterned jeans; knitted cashmere items; reversible bucket hats; silk scarves; belts; sunglasses; fragrances...

Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama

The first wave from this iconic union can already be found at Galería Canalejas, while the second will arrive in Louis Vuitton stores from 31 March 2023.

From 10:30 to 20:30 Monday to Saturday and from 12:00 to 20:00 Sundays, at Plaza Canalejas 1, Madrid.

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Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama