Takashi Murakami began working for Louis Vuitton ( Louis Vuitton handbags ) in 2003. He created 03 spring/summer collection with Marc Jacobs, Creative Director of Louis Vuitton, in which Murakami infused cheerful colors to the Louis Vuitton Monogram.
Takashi Murakami with Louis Vuitton Monogramouflage Handbags
Takashi Murakami is a prolific contemporary Japanese artist who works in both fine arts media, as well as digital and commercial media. His work ranges from cartoony paintings to quasi-minimalist sculptures to giant inflatable balloons to performance events to factory-produced watches, T-shirts and other products.
In 2003, Takashi Murakami, in collaboration with Marc Jacobs, masterminded the new Monogram Multicolore canvas range of Louis Vuitton handbags and accessories. This range includes the monograms of the standard Monogram Canvas, but in 33 different colors on either a white or black background, such as Louis Vuitton monogram multicolor speedy 30. Murakami also created the Cherry Blossom pattern, in which smiling cartoon faces in the middle of pink and yellow flowers are sporadically placed atop the Monogram Canvas. This pattern appeared on a limited number of pieces. The production of this limited-edition run was discontinued in June 2003, followed by the Monogram Cerise pattern in 2005.
Takashi Murakami always gives us that "WOW" factor. He teamed up with Louis Vuitton to work on the LV flaship store on 5th Ave in New York. Together, they designed a stunning landmark that no one can miss. Upon the building, a signature multi-colored monogram print covers the whole of the store.
And their relationship continues, as it should, with a new version of Louis Vuitton handbags called Monogramouflage, which launched at the Brooklyn Museum Louis Vuitton store in 2008.
In the same year, Takashi Murakami made Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People" list, the only visual artist included.
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