Louis Vuitton’s iconic silk square collection, launched in 1987 with “The Silk Road,” has long been a platform for artistic collaborations. Esteemed artists like Arman, Sandro Chia, and James Rosenquist have previously contributed their unique visions to the brand’s luxurious silk squares. Now, Louis Vuitton has enlisted five new artists to reinterpret the symbolic flower motif designed by the German pixel-art collective eBoy.
Each artist brings their own distinct style and perspective to the collection, resulting in a captivating array of designs. Nicolas de Crécy, known for his narratively surreal works, creates “Parfums de Méditerrannée” (Perfumes of Mediterranean), a romantic ode to the Grasse gardens, home to Louis Vuitton’s perfumery. De Crécy’s whimsical style, characterized by delicate Japanese nib strokes and rich watercolor, blends Monogram-inspired accents with flowers and mountains, evoking a serene yet vibrant panorama.
eBoy, the German pixel art group, crafts “Maze of Precious,” a labyrinth of twill and satin dotted with Louis Vuitton’s Monogram amid a pixelated landscape populated by animated creatures. Renowned for their Pixorama cityscapes, Kai Vermehr, Steffen Sauerteig, and Svend Smital bring their pixel art expertise, creating a digital world that is both nostalgic and futuristic.
Italian illustrator Lorenzo Mattotti draws inspiration from the iris in a stained-glass window at the Vuitton family’s Asnières home for his “Iris Spring” silk square. Mattotti’s kaleidoscopic fantasy features the flower’s flowing shapes amid multicolored trees and cascading waterfalls. Known for his dream-like visions in colored pencils and pastels, Mattotti’s art is distinguished by bold, expressive use of color and fluid lines.
The artistic duo Icinori, featuring Mayumi Otero and Raphaël Urwiller, blends Japanese iconography with innovative spirit in “Malles Monde” (Trunk World). The silk scarf showcases vibrant trunks adorned with lush blooms of Louis Vuitton’s Monogram Flower. Icinori’s style, a blend of meticulous craftsmanship and vivid visuals, draws heavily on traditional printmaking techniques. Their work, characterized by a strong sense of storytelling, blends various cultural influences and historical references.
Swiss artist Thomas Ott’s scratchboard technique creates stark black-and-white visual narratives, adding a dramatic, almost cinematic quality to his work. In “Urban Flowers,” Ott morphs floral motifs into emblems of human resilience. The silk square embodies his signature atmospheric depth, turning flowers into symbols of the enduring human spirit.
This latest addition to the Louis Vuitton silk square collection is a testament to the brand’s commitment to artistic collaborations and its dedication to celebrating the enduring power of creativity.
