Louis Vuitton x Murakami Pop-Up
Luxury fashion brand, Louis Vuitton has partnered with Japanese contemporary artist, Takashi Murakami to reinvigorate their collaboration back in 2003. The re-edition of the collection will be revealed in chapters throughout 2025.
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Louis Vuitton x Murakami
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To celebrate the launch of Louis Vuitton x Murakami ‘re-edition’ collection, a number of colourful pop-ups have opened or about to open around Europe.
One of the pop-ups opened in London on the 9th January 2025 and will be there for visitors to enjoy until the 9th February 2025.
The pop-up is housed in a two-storey building in the heart of Soho, and it celebrates the ‘Monogram Multicolour’.
The pop-up takes inspiration form Tokyo capsule hotels while providing a whimsical futuristic atmosphere by shades of pink, blue and green colours, the colours of the original Louis Vuitton x Murakami collaboration.
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The immersive pop-up encourages visitors to explore original pieces form the iconic collection, such as emblematic bags and leather accessories. The pop-up also gives visitors a chance to explore the re-edition collection through the lens of the artist.
To fit to the playful futuristic style, the staff is wearing a special, one-of-a-kind kimono-like white uniform with an ‘LV’ pin badge on the chest.
Highlights of the Louis Vuitton x Murakami Pop-Up
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The two-storey building is divided into different sections for visitors to explore.
Downstairs
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The care station is where visitors can bring their pieces from the original collection to be repaired by an in-house expert team.
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The archive room is a bright green room with giant green flowers showcasing iconic pieces from the Eye Love Monogram and Monogram Multicolour collection 2003.
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There is a giant vending machine inspired by Japanese Gachapon machines. Anyone who purchases something from the collection, receive a special token to be inserted into the vending machine for a guaranteed prize. The prize can be either, Takashi Murakami Flower Go Walk portable game, exclusive limited-edition Louis Vuitton x Murakami stickers or trading cards.
Upstairs
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Upstairs, there is a giant screen showing the original ‘Superflat’ movies and a café.
The café, which is painted in pink and decorated with cute flower cushions, offers branded coffee and pastries.
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All coffee come in Murakami-branded takeaway cups, and the staff print the ‘LV’ logo on the top of each coffee. Even the sugar is pressed in Louis Vuitton’s iconic flower shape.
You can purchase branded pastries, such as Louis Vuitton-shaped cookies, cakes or croissant. The cakes are served in a Louis Vuitton x Murakami branded box, featuring the iconic Superflat Panda.
This café is the only Louis Vuitton café in Europe!
Bonus Point
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What we really liked about this pop-up is that despite of the long queue, the staff don’t let it overcrowded. They let in a number of people at a time and make sure they let the same number of people as those who left the pop-up.
In this way, we had space to discover and enjoy the pop-up and didn’t have to wait much for our coffee and cakes upstairs. We had chairs and table to sit comfortably, take pictures and enjoy our treats.
Practical Info
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Address
Louis Vuitton x Murakami | 39 – 43 Brewer St, W1F 9UW London, United Kingdom
Opening Times
9th January – 9th February 2025
Mon – Wed: 11am – 7pm
Thu – Sat: 10am – 7pm
Sun: 12pm – 6pm
Special opening hours for the café:
14th January: 11am – 4:30pm
8th February: 11am – 3:30pm
Booking
The pop-up is operating on a queuing system. Simply show up and join the queue.
Please, make sure you dress warm because there will be a long wait. We arrived half an hour before the opening and waited 1.5 hrs in total, but those arrived later than us, waited more.
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