Takashi Murakami X Louis Vuitton - Superflat First Love Anime

Six years ago, a little Japanese girl named Aya was swallowed up by a giant multicolored panda, Geant, and teleported into Louis Vuitton’s Multicolore Monogram world. Six years later in 2009, Takashi Murakami had come up with a sequel, Superflat First Love, for the first animation, Superflat Monogram, with Louis Vuitton to celebrate the launch of small leather goods in Monogram Multicolore.

In this animation filled with Murakami’s signature splashes of adorable animated characters and generous splashes of energetic pop colors, little Aya is all grown up and now a 14 year-old middle school girl. Aya passes by Louis Vuitton store in Omotesando once again, and chances upon Petit Panda, Panda Geant’s child. This time, she is transported back in time to 1897 and meets the 14 year-old Parisian boy, Gaston Louis Vuitton at the Louis Vuitton workshop. Whether this love at first sight turns into something more, you would have to watch the video to find out. - Words by Emily of Freshness

Nike & Lance Armstrong - Stages Exhibition Event

Nike Sportswear + Lance Armstrong - "Stages" Touring Art Exhibition Supporting Livestrong from Stephen Wong on Vimeo.
Athletic gear giant Nike, is working in conjunction with the legendary Lance Armstrong, and announced the creation of Stages – A Global Art Exhibition, to benefit the fight against cancer. After the premiere of a series of unique creations, including a mural by Shepard Fairey, and 2 customized cycles by KAWS and Barry McGee. Lance Armstrong, LIVESTRONG’s President Doug Ulman, along with Nike CEO Mark Parker, took the stage in panel discussion about the inspiration behind Stages.

Takashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton “Monogramouflage” Collection

Last summer, the forefront runner in the Japanese pop-art movement, Takashi Murakami exhibited a series of art pieces at the MoCA. The exhibition included a never before seen consumer angle which included a capsule of items created by Murakami in conjunction with Louis Vuitton. New for this season is another updated set of releases between the two powerhouses in their respective fields. The Monogramouflage collection represents an interesting integration of camoflauge into the world of high fashion from its roots as a tool of combat. Items seen here include bags and select accessories which are available now at Louis Vuitton retailers More images Here.-Via hypebeast

Kanye West @ Murakami exhibit Brooklyn Museum

This would definitely fail the Harding Test.
Murakami exhibit Brooklyn Museum

Takashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton at Brooklyn Museum

The Murakami exhibition is at the Brooklyn museum, and tonight is the opening night for special guests which will include a performance by the Louis Vuitton Don, Kanye West, and the usual 550 sq. ft. Louis Vuitton boutique. However, this event is special because authentic Monogramouflage canvases and LV hangbags will be sold on the streets outside of the museum, mocking the usual street vendor counterfeiters. Louis Vuitton has taken a bold and clever step against their counterfeiting enemies as the CEO of Louis Vuitton, Yves Carcell, told WWD, "We think that by highlighting it in a happening way and not in a boring way, it will make everybody more aware."
This will definitely be an unique shopping experience, buying thousand-dollar-bags off street vendor carts.
Source: Hypebeast