Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Chapter Three: A Collector’s Finale in Cherry-Tinged Luxury

Source: Louis Vuitton

Reported By: Caroline Dalal

May 29th, 2025 – The collaboration that helped define a generation of luxury fashion returns for a celebratory final act. Marking the 20th anniversary of the original partnership between Louis Vuitton and Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, the House has released the third and final chapter of its re-edition collection. Launched on May 22, 2025, the collection not only revisits but reimagines the legacy of Murakami’s signature Cherry motif—this time through a sun-soaked lens of Riviera fantasy, bold craftsmanship, and joyful detail.

Accompanying Louis Vuitton’s 2025 Women’s Resort collection, this capsule fuses the House’s impeccable savoir-faire with Murakami’s unmistakable visual identity. The result is a release that feels both retrospective and entirely of the moment, where nostalgia collides with modern design precision in over 70 pieces ranging from handbags and footwear to accessories, silk squares, and even a whimsically designed bicycle.

At the heart of Chapter Three is the return of Murakami’s iconic Cherry motif—two beaming, candy-colored cherries on a green stalk—recast with dimensional flair using innovative multi-step serigraphy and a wide range of modern application techniques. These cheerful Cherries appear on everything from raffia heels and blue denim embroidery to Monogram-trimmed classics like the Speedy, Alma, and Side Trunk.

This time, a new white Monogram canvas joins the House’s signature brown, offering a crisp “blank canvas” to spotlight the motif in vivid, glossy 3D-like detail. On handbags like the Capucines, the detailing is anything but predictable: metallic hanging cherries adorn decorative chains, while hidden Cherry icons are tucked discreetly into zip pulls and fasteners, rewarding the collector’s eye.

The Louis Vuitton × Murakami Chapter Three collection includes capsule pieces designed to elevate summer styling with playful elegance. Standouts include Cherry-embroidered blue denim renditions of the Pochette Accessoires, the Sunset, and the Keepall 45. Meanwhile, leisure-inspired offerings like a limited-edition hand fan and cherry-stamped deck chair speak to the Maison’s commitment to function with flair.

Footwear sees new life through the introduction of the Cherry 3D heel—offered on the raffia Cherie and the Lily in cherry-embroidered denim. Monogrammed ballerinas, embroidered white sneakers, and sandals like the Bom Dia add further dimension to the summertime offering, evoking breezy movement and curated comfort.

Accessories extend the story with silk squares printed with delicate cherry flourishes and functional bag charms that double as playful personal statements. Each element in the collection serves as a reminder of how deeply Louis Vuitton understands the power of a motif when rendered through artistic vision and masterful craftsmanship.

To spotlight this chapter’s narrative, Louis Vuitton turns once again to House Ambassador Zendaya, who headlines the campaign set against the cinematic backdrop of the Mediterranean Riviera. Captured by Inez and Vinoodh, the campaign features five bold visuals showcasing the actor styled in key pieces, surrounded by oversized interpretations of the Cherry motif. The imagery is both lighthearted and composed, balancing fantasy with fashion in a way that reflects the essence of the collection.

As the final installment of the Louis Vuitton × Murakami re-edition, Chapter Three not only underscores the artistic legacy of this historic partnership—it reasserts its cultural significance. This collaboration helped usher in a new era of fashion’s relationship with art, setting a precedent for luxury labels to embrace experimental visual languages, cross-cultural exchange, and boundary-pushing design.

By merging collectible design with seasonal relevance, Louis Vuitton and Murakami close the loop on a collaboration that has transcended style trends, demographic lines, and time itself. What began in the early 2000s as a daring fusion of heritage and hyper-pop has become a touchstone in both fashion and art history—and with this final chapter, it’s clear the story still resonates.