Louis Vuitton is taking the golden combination of fine art and luxury to new heights.

The third chapter of Louis Vuitton’s limited-edition, artist-designed Artycapucines Collection sees six cutting-edge contemporary artists from all corners of the globe — Gregor Hildebrandt, Donna Huanca, Huang Yuxing, Vik Muniz, Paola Pivi and Zeng Fanzhi — lending their unique visions to the iconic Louis Vuitton Capucines bag named after Rue Neuve-des-Capucines, the Parisian street on which Louis Vuitton opened his first store in 1854.

Artycapucines by Donna Huanca

The result is a perfect blend of beauty and creativity courtesy of the artists’ talent, fused with the ingenuity and absolute craftsmanship of the House’s skilled artisans — turning the Capucines into beautiful, distinct entities, whilst still celebrating the features which make it a true object of desire.

While Gregor Hildebrandt’s monochrome design makes a striking impression with its screen-printed leather and LV signature inlaid with vinyl records, Donna Huanca’s tactile iteration catches the eye with meticulous hand-painted embroidery and piercing rings.

Huang Yuxing’s beautifully embroidered Capucines interpretation evokes a colourful and fantastical landscape; and Vik Muniz’s characteristically joyful design is enhanced with effervescent trompe l’oeil effects and a playful aesthetic.

Savoir fair of the Artycapucines by Gregor Hildebrant

Savoir fair of the Artycapucines by Gregor Hildebrant

Savoir fair of the Artycapucines by Gregor Hildebrant

Crafted using complex leather marquetry and rich gold-leaf gilding, Paola Pivi’s creation pays tribute to the art of craft; followed by fellow artist Zeng Fanzhi’s reinterpretation of a Van Gogh self-portrait, now brought to life with over 700,000 remarkably worked embroidery stitches.

By rendering the accessory in their own unique style, these international visionaries have made each bag not only a piece of art, but an outstanding product of savoir-faire too.

Swipe the gallery below to see the six new Artycapucines bags:

The Artycapucinese Collection, which now contains 18 distinctive designs from celebrated artists, including Henry Taylor, Beatriz Milhazes, Urs Fischer, Zhao Zhao, Jean- Michel Othoniel and Tschabalala Self, once again attests that art and fashion have a symbiotic relationship that stems from the same sensibility. After all, who needs expensive frames when you can just be your own walking canvas?

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