Welcome back to theFashionSpot’s Top Picks shopping series, where we shine a spotlight upon the collections of just about every major fashion house. For our first installment of 2025, we’re taking a deep dive into the highly-anticipated Louis Vuitton x Murakami collection. Two decades have passed since the sought-after and iconic collaboration with Takashi Murakami in 2003. Louis Vuitton and the celebrated Japanese artist present a striking re-edition for 2025, unveiling over 200 pieces and the return of beloved LV icons.

From the Speedy Bandoulière adorned with the multi-colored motif to the signature Horizon 55 suitcase is joyfully uplifted in vibrant multicolored coated canvas – shop theFashionSpot’s top picks from the 2025 Louis Vuitton x Murakami collection:

#1 Speedy Bandoulière 25:

A classic design detailed with two top handles and a removable adjustable strap. Golden padlock and corner details nod to Louis Vuitton’s emblematic travel trunks (Priced at $3,200.00).

#2 Romy Card Holder:

The Romy card holder is both practical and playful in a fresh colorway inspired by the Japanese artist’s go-to rainbow palette. Subtly signed all over in Monogram Empreinte leather. Flat pocket vibrantly highlighted with multicolored Monogram coated canvas. Coin pocket secured with a golden zipper trimmed with a Panda-shaped pull as a final seasonal flourish (Priced at $630.00).

#3 Iconic Superflat Key Holder:

A multi-use piece composed of Murakami’s unique interpretation of the House logo: LV Hands. Executed in meticulously crafted brass. The LV is attached by a gold-tone chain to an engraved snap hook, accented with two Superflat floral motifs (Priced at $470.00).

#4 Monogram Superflat Square 90 Scarf:

Elegance and whimsy combine in the LV x TM Monogram Superflat square scarf. Printed in vibrant colors against an all-over tonal Monogram background. Generous dimensions this versatile, pure-silk scarf invites a host of creative styling options (Priced at $515.00).

#5 Alma BB:

Originally inspired by a 1930s Art Deco design, this edition of the Alma BB has a celebratory spirit in the Louis Vuitton x Murakami collection’s multicolored Monogram coated canvas, which draws on the Japanese artist’s playful palette. The House’s natural cowhide leather adds an emblematic touch to the refined Toron top handles, the bottom, the removable strap, and the exclusive LV x TM keybell (Priced at $2,830.00).

#6 6AM Flat Mule:

Chic and cheerful. The 6AM flat mule signed all over with the iconic Monogram motif in upbeat rainbow tones as part of the re-edition of the Louis Vuitton x Murakami collection. Strap detailed with studded bands of natural cowhide leather and trimmed with bows for a final flourish (Priced at $970.00).

#7 Superflat Necklace:

Designed to create a fashionable layered effect. Features the whimsical LV Hands emblem, executed in meticulously detailed colored enamel. Murakami’s playful Panda accompanies a dainty cluster of gold-tone Monogram charms (Priced at $1,070.00).

#8 Nice Mini:

Rounded boxy shape finished with a top handle and a double zipper fastening. Crafted from Monogram coated canvas. Playfully accented with vibrant rainbow tones inspired by the signature palette of renowned Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. An inside flat pocket organizes essentials. A washable lining completes the design with a practical touch (Priced at $1,610.00).

#9 LV x TM Horizon 55:

The signature Horizon 55 suitcase joyfully uplifted in vibrant multicolored Monogram coated canvas. Crafted in a convenient cabin size with compact wheels. Adjustable Trolley system and a secure zipper closure complete with a TSA combination lock (Priced at $4,150.00).

#10 LV x TM Venice:

Crafted from coated canvas. Slim shoulder straps highlighted in natural cowhide leather. Scaled-up golden tuck locks add a chic metallic accent to the flap and two outside pockets (Priced at $4,300.00).

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Due to the pandemic, we’ve been seeing an influx of illustrated covers. Vogue Spain asked Ignasi Monreal to design its May cover. Children from around the world created Vogue Italia’s June covers. And American Vogue‘s September issue features the work of Jordan Casteel and Kerry James Marshall. Following a sultry Kaia Gerber September offering, Vogue Japan jumps on the illustrated cover bandwagon. It commissioned Japanese artist Takashi Murakami (known for his iconic Louis Vuitton collab) to design its October 2020 cover.

But the cover clearly divided our forum members. “I hate how fashion has like five artists they feature and it’s the same five over and over again for decades now with no end in sight,” critiqued dior_couture1245.

“That looks like a grade school art project…” voiced crmsnsnwflks.

“Everything fashion industry-related in 2020 has been an absolute disaster. The covers have each been more tragic than the ones before,” MyNameIs chimed in.

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On the other hand, the cover definitely found a few fans. “For some reason I don’t hate it. I think I just have this weird type of respect and affection for any type of Japanese animation/anime stemming from childhood,” said Fiercification.

“I like it! The choice of artist is a little bit too obvious for my taste, but it’s well-executed,” appreciated Lola701.

“Takashi Murakami is obviously the perfect candidate to illustrate the cover of Vogue Japan and while I’m not a Murakami admirer, I can appreciate the happiness and joy…” echoed vogue28.

“I can’t hate on Murakami…” confessed kokobombon.

Do you love or hate the cover? Share your thoughts here.

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There were three key pieces to every Karl Lagerfeld outfit: a low ponytail, sunglasses and a sophisticated white shirt. “If you ask me what I’d most like to have invented in fashion, I’d say the white shirt. For me, the white shirt is the basis of everything. Everything else comes after,” Lagerfeld once proclaimed. So it makes sense that after celebrating the late designer at Karl For Ever, close friends and influential figures are planning yet another tribute to the designer and his iconic white shirts.

A Tribute to Karl: The White Shirt Project has some famous fashion industry insiders offering their own spin on those signature white shirts. Takashi Murakami, Kate Moss, Cara Delevingne, Diane Kruger, Tommy Hilfiger, Alessandro Michele, Amber Valletta and Carine Roitfeld are reportedly up for the challenge. The shirts will be displayed at Lagerfeld’s headquarters during Paris Fashion Week in September. Each piece will be reproduced 77 times and sell for €777 since seven was the designer’s favorite number.

All proceeds will be donated to Sauver la Vie, a French medical research charity close to Lagerfeld’s heart. 

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Japanese artist Takashi Murakami is giving Vans a colorful update with this latest collaboration for the sports footwear and apparel brand’s Vault by Vans label. The premium collection will no doubt add some extra color to your summer, with Murakami putting his trademark colorful designs on the famous slip-on sneakers, T-shirts and skate decks. For this collection, Murakami put forth pieces boasting his famous smiling flowers and skull prints and, naturally, added a sketch of himself to the offerings as well. The sneakers will be available in both toddler and adult sizes, so you can pick up a pair for that special tot in your life.

The collection is due to hit shelves June 27, so if you’re looking for the perfect kicks or tees to help get your summer started right, this is definitely a good place to start. Peep some images from the forthcoming range below.

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“I have been referred to as the Asian Warhol for some time now,” Murakami says. “Portraits are the quintessential work of Warhol, so in building a career worthy of the moniker, this was one genre I would eventually have to tackle…Warhol’s portraits were done using Polaroid cameras and photo reproduction methods, giving them a very raw feel. I have captured that same rawness using computers and the Internet. I was sent photographs of each subject and then added effects and composited them with images from my work.”

Below, see the Tashified versions of Marc Jacobs, Donatella Versace and Karl Lagerfeld. And to see more, head over to Harper’s Bazaar. 

All images courtesy Harper’s Bazaar

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