Another article this morning:
New Louis Vuitton bags are literal works of art
Jeff Koons, an artist known for elevating children’s toys and vacuum cleaners to the stature of the Greek gods, has collaborated with Louis Vuitton on a new line of handbags and accessories.
Although Koons has flirted with fashion before, working on one-off collections for Stella McCartney and H&M, this is the first time he has created an original design for a brand, as opposed to simply putting a reproduction of his work onto a product or remaking a sculpture as a necklace.
Inspired by Koons’ “Gazing Ball” series of paintings from 2015, which featured exacting reproductions of various masterworks, the collection comprises five of the most famous paintings in history, including the “Mona Lisa,” Van Gogh’s “Wheat Field With Cypresses” and Rubens’ “The Tiger Hunt,” all of which have been reproduced in high-definition detail on some of Vuitton’s most classic leather bags.
Gold or silver letters spell out the artist’s name on the outside, and the leather loop around the handle has been recut to resemble the Koons balloon bunny.
The collection will be available at the Louis Vuitton boutique at the downtown Seattle Nordstrom on April 28. It will not be available online. Prices range from $585 for a key chain to $4,000 for the large carryall, with most pieces priced between $1,000 and $3,000.
New Louis Vuitton bags are literal works of art
Jeff Koons, an artist known for elevating children’s toys and vacuum cleaners to the stature of the Greek gods, has collaborated with Louis Vuitton on a new line of handbags and accessories.
Although Koons has flirted with fashion before, working on one-off collections for Stella McCartney and H&M, this is the first time he has created an original design for a brand, as opposed to simply putting a reproduction of his work onto a product or remaking a sculpture as a necklace.
Inspired by Koons’ “Gazing Ball” series of paintings from 2015, which featured exacting reproductions of various masterworks, the collection comprises five of the most famous paintings in history, including the “Mona Lisa,” Van Gogh’s “Wheat Field With Cypresses” and Rubens’ “The Tiger Hunt,” all of which have been reproduced in high-definition detail on some of Vuitton’s most classic leather bags.
Gold or silver letters spell out the artist’s name on the outside, and the leather loop around the handle has been recut to resemble the Koons balloon bunny.
The collection will be available at the Louis Vuitton boutique at the downtown Seattle Nordstrom on April 28. It will not be available online. Prices range from $585 for a key chain to $4,000 for the large carryall, with most pieces priced between $1,000 and $3,000.
. I also like NF Rubens but I prefer Speedy, the NF does not sit well on my shoulder. But Rubens NF is soooo beautiful. They said I can return or exchange the bag if I don't like it.
