Louis Vuitton Celebrates the Monogram

In 1896, Louis Vuitton’s son George designed the famous LV monogram, a geometric motif of flowers and letters using the LV initials. Since then, the monogram has become an emblem of the French fashion house, appearing each season on the brand’s fine leather and canvas goods and accessories. The monogram has once been revisited by artists including Stephen Sprouse, Richard Prince and Takashi Murakami.

Of course you remember the iconic Louis Vuitton Firefly (designed by Richard Prince)  from Sex and the City when Carrie gifted it to Louise for Christmas.

I adore the vibrant Graffiti and striking Rose print from Stephen Sprouse. It was my favourite collaboration!

Who could forget the liveliness of Takashi Murakami’s multicoloured monogram, smiling cherries and happy cherry blossoms?!

At the initiative of the Louis Vuitton deputy CEO Delphine Arnault and Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton womenswear creative director since 2013, the French luxury house has just announced the launch of its Icon and Iconoclasts project in celebration of the famous motif. Each renowned in their respective fields, six artists from around the world have been invited to reinterpret the monogram by designing a canvas bag in the Louis Vuitton style. French footwear designer Christian Louboutin, American photographer Cindy Sherman, Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, the Kaiser Karl Lagerfeld, Australian industrial designer Marc Newson and Japanese fashion designer and founder of Comme des Garçons Rei Kawakubo will present their limited edition designs in mid-October. I am beyond excited to see what these collaborations will produce. Check back mid-October!

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