Louis Vuitton Launches Second Drop of Yayoi Kusama Collaboration
Focusing on the menswear collection for its second drop.
Louis Vuitton is officially releasing the second drop of its Yayoi Kusama collaboration.
Unveiling the campaign images for Drop 2 of “Creating Infinity,” the French luxury house highlights the exclusive collaboration with the vibrant artistic touch from auction-worthy, Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama. The debut drop of the collection which saw Louis Vuitton interpret Kusama’s iconic “Dots” signature on some of its most classic accessories and apparel items, the house is back with another take on the artist’s joyful and vivid motifs.
The second drop was first teased with the release of the Justin Timberlake images that saw the singer star in his first Louis Vuitton campaign ever. This time around, the collection highlights other symbolic Kusama artworks including the Nihonga-style Pumpkin along with the Colorful Faces, Flowers and Infinity Dots. These titular motifs are most evident on the iconic Capucines and Monogram accessories.
Arriving in a selection of menswear and womenswear, the second drop continues to focus on the reverberant colors often brought on by Kusama’s brightly painted graphics. The upcoming ready-to-wear collection sees Kusama’s influence on more relaxed silhouette including a beach-ready and denim ensemble. Staying true to the house motifs left behind by Virgil Abloh, the a varsity letterman jacket features embroidered graphics of Kusama’s Colorful Faces. Nylon chore jackets and shorts ready the collection for the upcoming warmer seasons
Take a look above at the second drop of the Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama collaboration releasing on March 31 at select flagship stores, retailers and online.
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