# Pop Art Carpets Takashi Murakami Rugs for Louis Vuitton By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-12-12 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takashi-murakami-rugs References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2009/12/12/louis-vuitton-rug-by-takashi-murakami.php) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/8451/takashi-murakami-louis-vuitton-rugs.html) Japanese artist Takashi Murakami has legions of fans. So, despite the certainly high price tag, these new Takashi Murakami rugs for Louis Vuitton are bound to sell. [Designboom](http://www.designboom.com) featured the rugs. The designs vary from happy-as-can-be, with [flowers and smiley faces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talk-talk), to slightly morbid yet feminine, with the skull image on a pink background. Murakami's [previous collaborations with Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dom-prignon-x-takashi-murakami) have all gone swimmingly, so this new endeavor is no surprise. **Implications** - Many of today's consumers find themselves feeling restless and bored with the minimalistic products being created by so many companies and businesses as of late. Businesses that devote their efforts to creating unusual and eccentric products will fare well in today's society. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eccentric Products:** Companies that create unusual and eccentric products will gain success in today's society. - **Artistic Collaborations:** Collaborations with popular artists like Takashi Murakami offer valuable marketing opportunities. - **Embracing Color:** Using bright colors and playful designs can attract attention and add personality to a brand. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can collaborate with artists to create unique products and generate buzz. - **Interior Design:** Artistic carpets offer a way for interior designers to add a pop of color and design to otherwise minimalistic spaces. - **Consumer Goods:** Companies in the consumer goods industry can differentiate themselves from competitors by offering unique and playful products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Collaborative Luxury Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-and-murakami.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Pop Culture-Themed Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-world.md) - [Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation.md) - [Artistic Gen Alpha Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moooi-carpets.md) - [Playful Expansive Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collab-with-takashi-murakami.md) - [Nostalgic Luxury Handbag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-x-takashi-murakami.md) - [Hand-Tufted Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floordrobe.md) - [Limited-Edition Artist-Honoring Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takashi-murakami-tee.md)