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You know a collection is big news when it’s seen as one of the fashion events of the year yet is actually a revision of an earlier collection. Such is the fuss around the first chapter of the Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami re-edition.
Back in 2003, the quirky Japanese artist added playful splashes of colour to the French maison’s storied codes, ornamenting its bags and leather goods with a hint of cutesy anime aesthetic.
Two decades on, the original pieces have proven timeless and so now the collaboration has been refreshed, leaning on the love and sprinkling more Murakami magic to attract a fresh cohort of the youthful and brand-savvy.














PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID ROEMER
STYLING ARYEH LAPPIN
ALL OUTFITS LOUIS VUITTON
MAKE-UP OLIVIA BARAD
HAIR CHIKA F.K.
PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT ERNESTO URDANETA
FASHION ASSISTANT SULAI LOPEZ
ART DIRECTOR NATALIA GALLEGO
PRODUCTION/CASTING JEAN JARVIS
ON SET PRODUCTION NIKA BREGVADZE
MODELS TALI @ THE SOCIETY MANAGEMENT, ANGELINA @ THE LIONS MANAGEMENT, CHLOE @ KOLLEKTIV MANAGEMENT, SAMMY & XAVIER @ SOUL ARTIST MANAGEMENT


Style shoot: Louis Vuitton reconnects with Murakami, more than 20 years on, in a playful re-edition to reach a fresh generation of fans

The art and jewellery designs redefining timepieces: from a shape-shifting Cartier and Chanel’s couture ensemble, to Van Cleef & Arpels’ enamel fantasy and Louis Vuitton’s tribute to Japanese art

Golden Globes 2025 red carpet: from Ariana Grande and Angelina Jolie, to Nicole Kidman and Timothée Chalamet, see who wore what to one of Hollywood’s biggest nights

The year in watchmaking, wrapped – 24 moments in 2024, from record-breaking ‘thinnest’ to celebrity watch spottings – Taylor Swift, Kevin Hart, Mark Zuckerberg – and major moves at LVMH and Richemont

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Louis Vuitton reconnects with Murakami, more than 20 years on, in a playful re-edition to reach a new generation of fans. Photography: David Roemer

All outfits Louis Vuitton

Zahara Jolie-Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive at the 82nd Golden Globes on January 5, in Los Angeles. Mother and daughter were both in McQueen. Photo: AP

Timothée Chalamet in Tom Ford, designed by Haider Ackermann, and Cartier jewellery. Photo: AP

Selena Gomez in Prada, with partner Benny Blanco. Photo: Getty Images

Zendaya in Louis Vuitton and Bulgari jewellery. Photo: AP

Ariana Grande in vintage Givenchy. Photo: AP

Cate Blanchett in Louis Vuitton. Photo: AFP

Michelle Yeoh in Balenciaga and a Richard Mille watch. Photo: AP

Zahara Jolie-Pitt and Angelina Jolie in McQueen. Photo: AP

Zoe Saldaña in Saint Laurent and Cartier jewellery. Photo: AFP

Emma Stone in Louis Vuitton. Photo: AP

Nicole Kidman in Balenciaga Couture. Photo: AP

Eddie Redmayne in Valentino. Photo: AP

Miley Cyrus in Celine: Photo: AP

Demi Moore in Armani Privé. Photo: Reuters

Zoe Kravitz in Saint Laurent. Photo: AFP

Margaret Qualley in Chanel. Photo: AP

Glen Powell in Giorgio Armani, with his parents Glen Powell Sr and Cyndy Powell. Photo: AFP

9 of the best Chinese New Year gifts: from Schiaparelli Pour le Soir collection gowns to Bulgari Serpenti jewellery and luxe accessories like Vacheron Constantin’s Year of the Snake watch

Eight Lunar New Year gifts, from fashions by Schiaparelli, Self-Portrait – modelled here by Hong Kong star, Carina Lau – and Chloé, to luxe accessories including watches. Photo: Self-Portrait and Feng Li

Chloé Generous hoodie. Photo: Chloé 

Birkenstock 1774 slides. Photo: Birkenstock

Bulgari Serpenti bracelet. Photo: Handout

Self-Portrait Acts Behind the Silver Screen Lunar New Year collection. Photo: Self-Portrait and Feng Li

Jellycat Cizi Snake. Photo: Lane Crawford

Gown from the Schiaparelli Pour le Soir collection. Photo: Schiaparelli

Lito diamond, topaz and gold earrings. Photo: Lito

Lululemon Everywhere bag. Photo: Lululemon

Opiat Dentaire Orange. Photo: Handout

5 of the NBA’s most stylish players: from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Russell Westbrook, these pro basketball stars amaze off the court with their iconic streetwear looks and fresh twists on luxury

Some of the most stylish American athletes are in the NBA, including (from left) Russell Westbrook, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Devin Booker. Photos: @laclippers, @shai, @dbooknations/Instagram

A pair of Nike Air Ship basketball shoes worn by Michael Jordan in his rookie NBA season in 1984 sold for nearly US$1.5 million at auction in October 2021, at Sotheby’s in Las Vegas. Photo: Sotheby’s

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker. Photo: @dbooknations/Instagram

Devin Booker wears a white suit with brown trainers. Photo: @dbooknations/Instagram

Devin Booker, wearing an open tan shirt and black trousers, with then-girlfriend Kendall Jenner, in September 2021. Photo: @leaguefits/Instagram

Sneakers autographed by Kobe Bryant and dedicated to Devin Booker, as shared by Booker on his Instagram in March 2016. Photo: @dbook/Instagram

LA Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook wears a blue and white mesh shirt with voluminous trousers and a white watch. Photo: @laclippers/Instagram

Russell Westbrook models items from his Honor the Gift streetwear line. Photo: @uclambb/Instagram

Miami Heat centre Kevin Love models Ralph Lauren in September 2023. Photo: @kevinlove/Instagram

Kevin Love wears a grey two-piece suit with shoes by Stuart Weitzman. Photo: @stuartweitzman/Instagram

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wows in a custom monochromatic ensemble at the 2023 Met Gala. Photo: @shai/Instagram

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wears a custom varsity jacket with a white ensemble. Photo: @shai/Instagram

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wears a pink shirt with distressed jeans and a pink Louis Vuitton bag. Photo: @shai/Instagram

LA Clippers centre P.J. Tucker wears a multicoloured sweater with a beanie and khaki slacks. Photo: @theeditldn/Instagram

What does your birthstone mean? Celebrities embrace the gems that remind them of loved ones, from Taylor Swift’s opal tribute to Travis Kelce, to Hailey Bieber’s pair of stones

Souveraine de Chaumet earrings, featuring Ceylon sapphires. Photo: Chaumet

Taylor Swift wears a teardrop-shaped pendant set with an opal charm. Photo: @foundrae/Instagram

Boucheron Serpent Bohème earrings set with rhodolite garnets. Photo: Handout

Buccellati Macri Color earrings set with amethysts. Photo: Handout

Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Bird on a Rock brooch with aquamarine, diamonds and pink sapphire. Photo: Handout

Graff Butterfly collection diamond drop earrings. Photo: Handout

Harry Winston New York collection Cathedral necklace set with pear-shaped Colombian emeralds. Photo: Handout

Chaumet Pearl Trompe L’Oeil earrings in white gold, set with fine pearls and diamonds. Photo: Handout

Chanel Coco Crush necklace in 18K beige gold and ruby. Photo: Handout

Buccellati Macri Color ring in yellow and white gold set with peridot. Photo: Handout

Van Cleef & Arpels Folie des Prés earrings and necklace with sapphires and diamonds. Photo: Handout 

Chopard Red Carpet Collection ring featuring a black opal cabochon. Photo: Handout

By Pariah The Orbit ring made from recycled 14K yellow gold and London blue topaz. Photo: Handout

Van Cleef & Arpels Horizon de turquoise transformable long necklace. Photo: Handout

How to Style like Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, star of Netflix’s Emily in Paris, using pieces from Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana and Balenciaga to create a sophisticated business look

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu poses before taking part in a SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversation for Emily In Paris at SAG-AFTRA Foundation Robin Williams Center in September 2024, in New York City. Photo: Getty Images

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu steps out in a sophisticated look. Photo: Getty Images

Shirt (US$400) by Goen.J at Farfetch 

Bottega Veneta earrings (US$1,500)

Balenciaga clutch (price upon request)

Skirt (US$1,100) by Dolce & Gabbana at Mytheresa

Boots (US$985) by Paris Texas at Net-a-Porter

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