# Dotty Artist-Designer Collabs Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama Team Up To Create New Line By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-01-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-and-yayoi-kusama References: [shefinds](http://www.shefinds.com/2012/louis-vuitton-collaborates-with-artist-yayoi-kusama-coming-soon-polka-dot-speedys/) & [style.mtv](http://style.mtv.com/2012/01/10/louis-vuitton-partners-with-polka-dot-artist-yayoi-kusama-on-a-new-collection/) [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-and-murakami) and Yayoi Kusama are collaborating on a fashion line! Louis Vuitton's artistic director Marc Jacobs will soon be working with the 82-year-old Japanese artist on a fashion accessories series including leather goods, shoes, jewelry and more. According to MTV Style, Jacobs has always loved Kusama's work, which typically centers on polka dot themes (see gallery). However, this collaboration is not the first for the Louis Vuitton brand. Jacobs joined forces with artist and designer [Stephen Sprouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stephen-sprouse) in 2001 on a line of Louis Vuitton handbags featuring graffiti. Then, in 2002, Jacobs teamed up with [Takashi Murakami](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collab-with-takashi-murakami), another well-known Japanese artist, to create a line of white Louis Vuitton bags featuring multi-colored LV logos all over -- you remember the ones! The new fashion accessories line from the Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama will be hitting stores this July. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artist-designer Collaborations:** Collaborations between fashion designers and artists to create new fashion lines and accessories. - **Incorporating Art in Fashion:** Incorporating art themes in fashion lines to create unique products. - **Limited Edition Fashion Lines:** Collaboration between brands and artists to create special and limited edition fashion lines. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Brands in the fashion industry can collaborate with artists to create unique and innovative fashion designs. - **Art Industry:** Artists can partner with fashion brands to increase visibility and to showcase their art in a different form. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** Brands in the luxury goods industry can collaborate with artists to create high-end and exclusive products that cater to a specific audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Collaborative Luxury Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-and-murakami.md) - [Artist-Focused Luxury Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yayoi-kusama-1.md) - [Whimsical Artist-Designed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artycapucines-vii.md) - [Pill-Scattered Luxe Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keepall-bag.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Nostalgic Luxury Handbag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-x-takashi-murakami.md) - [Collaborative Patterned Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-bag.md) - [Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation.md) - [Art-Driven Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joy-artist-capsule.md)