Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami celebrate their 20-year partnership with the exclusive, limited-edition Artycapucines VII collection. Featuring vibrant reinterpretations of the iconic Capucines bag infused with Murakami’s whimsical motifs, the collection debuts alongside a monumental art installation at Art Basel Paris.
In a dazzling celebration of two decades of collaboration, Louis Vuitton and Japanese artist Takashi Murakami have launched the Artycapucines VII collection at Art Basel Paris 2025. This exclusive, 11-piece series offers a vivid reinterpretation of Louis Vuitton’s prestigious Capucines bag, combining high fashion with Murakami's signature playful, surreal artistry.
The collection features standout pieces such as the Capucines Mini Tentacle, adorned with intricately crafted octopus tendrils in bubblegum pink, and the Capucines Mini Mushroom, covered with over 100 hand-polished resin mushroom charms on a shimmering silver canvas. Each bag doubles as a wearable sculpture, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship with some pieces requiring over 75 days of assembly for intricate details like Murakami’s signature tentacles composed of more than 450 elements.
Murakami’s designs embody a youthful exuberance and psychedelic flair, simultaneously paying homage to traditional Japanese motifs and contemporary pop art. The artist celebrates how fashion and art blend in this partnership, remarking on how advances in technology have allowed more daring and elaborate designs than two decades ago, when their first collaboration—the iconic Monogram Multicolore line—pioneered the melding of luxury and vibrant pop aesthetics.
The collection launch is paired with an immersive installation at the Grand Palais’s Balcon d’Honneur, featuring a monumental 24-foot-tall glowing octopus sculpture draped in Murakami’s iconic “Superflat Jellyfish Eyes” and inspired by Chinese lanterns, creating a psychedelic atmosphere that encapsulates the spirit of the collection.
Priced at the luxury end of the spectrum—for example, the Capucines Mini Mushroom retails at $34,500—these bags are anticipated to reach instant sold-out status among celebrities and collectors. High-profile fans of the collaboration include Zendaya, Rihanna, and Kendall Jenner, each regularly spotted accessorizing with previous Murakami x Louis Vuitton creations.
This new Artycapucines edition reaffirms Louis Vuitton’s position at the intersection of art and fashion while introducing Murakami’s visionary motifs to a new generation of enthusiasts.
Exclusive Luxury Collection
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Eleven limited-edition bags combining Capucines heritage with Murakami’s whimsical artistry.
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Signature bags include the tentacle-wrapped Capucines Mini Tentacle and mushroom-charmed Capucines Mini Mushroom.
Art Meets Fashion
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Collection launched with a spectacular, large-scale octopus installation at Art Basel Paris.
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Fusion of Japanese traditional motifs with contemporary psychedelic pop art sensibilities.
Craftsmanship & Design
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Complex designs require up to 75 days to craft intricate elements like resin mushrooms and tentacles.
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Use of meticulous hand-polishing, marquetry, and gold-leaf detailing enhances luxury appeal.
Celebrity Appeal
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Past Murakami x Louis Vuitton bags favored by stars including Zendaya, Rihanna, and Kendall Jenner.
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Anticipated rapid sell-out due to exclusivity and high demand.
Sources: Louis Vuitton official website, Marie Claire, Art News, Hypebeast, Elle UK, Instagram
