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Louis Vuitton: The Icons and the Iconoclasts features the exciting interpretation of Louis Vuitton’s timeless iconic monogram by six of the world’s most creative iconoclasts: Christian Louboutin, Cindy Sherman, Frank Gehry, Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Newson, and Rei Kawakubo.
The fashion house Louis Vuitton has long been the ultimate symbol of luxury, its storied brand a glamorous invitation to a world of adventurous savoir faire. Recently, innovative collaborations with the most exciting artists and designers of today have reinterpreted the house’s famed monogrammed pattern, signature bags, and couture shoes, clothes, fine watches, jewelry, and accessories into unique and vibrant expressions of the brand and its heritage.
Lavishly illustrated with new and archival photography, this limited-edition book celebrates the luxury brand’s spirit of innovation and collaboration by giving six of the world’s iconoclasts (Christian Louboutin, Cindy Sherman, Frank Gehry, Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Newson, and Rei Kawakubo) the opportunity to create a personally inspired bag and/or piece of luggage using Louis Vuitton’s iconic and globally recognized monogram. Highlights include classic and contemporary images and sketches, along with bios of the artists and designers that lend insight into the inspirations behind these very special collaborations. An absolute essential for lovers of fashion, art, and photography, Louis Vuitton: The Icons and the Iconoclasts is an exquisitely crafted volume on the timeless style and daring vision of Louis Vuitton.
