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The contemporary Japanese artistKim Kardashian WestandKanye Westmet up with during their visit to Tokyothis week is the mastermind behind one of the most iconic It bags of the early ’00s.
Now, after ending his 13-year relationship with the brand in 2015 after Louis Vuitton brought in former Balenciaga creative director Nicolas Ghesquière as its new creative lead, Murakami’s designs (from the Multicolore to the Monogramouflage to the Character Bag) have become a vintage handbag collector’s dream.
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Some now-extinct bags, now regaining popularity from stars like Kardashian West andKylie Jennerflaunting their own, resell forupwards of $12,500on sites likeTheRealRealandWhat Goes Around Comes Around.
Although we shouldn’t expect any new collaborations between Louis Vuitton and Murakami anytime soon, his legacy on the brand is likely to live on for ages. And judging from the artist’s recent meeting with The Wests, a Yeezy collaboration might be in the works.
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See all the celebs, from the OG fans in the early aughts to A-list collectors today, who have invested in these one-of-a-kind designs, below.
Jessica Simpson
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During herNewlywedsdays with then-husbandNick Lachey,Jessica Simpsonbecame one of the first celebs to be spotted wearing one of Murakami’s LV designs.
Kim Kardashian West
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Nearly 10 years after it first launched in 2008, Kardashian West brought back theTakashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton Monogramouflage Speedy bag, which resells now for $8,500!
Paris Hilton
The original the Takashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton bags became a staple inParis Hilton‘s style, includingthis tote from the Multicolore collection, which nowresells for $6,000.
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Kylie Jenner
With hernearly $1 billion cosmetics empire, it’s no wonderKylie Jenner‘s invested in some of the most swoon-worthy Louis Vuitton collaborations with Murakami.
When the star showed off hermassive dedicated handbag closet, Jenner pointed out two favorites: theTakashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton Miroir Mirror Gold bag(up for $1,950 atWhat Goes Around Comes Around) and theTakashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton Multicolore Noi satchel(reselling for $1,735.50 atTradesy).
Among her other favorites are the Takashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton Multicolore suitcases, which are so priceless, they’re not even available for purchase at any online resellers’ stores.
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Rihanna
The “Diamonds” pop star was one of the first to makeTakashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton Monogramouflage Speedy bag(the same one Kardashian West wore) back when it first hit the market.
Kendall Jenner
Like her older sister, years after theTakashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton Monogramouflage Speedy bagwas put on the map,Kendall Jennerbrought back the iconic accessory into mainstream popularity.
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source: people.com
