Louis Vuitton plans to launch its Cruise 2018 collection in Japan, after having presented previous collections in Monaco, Palm Springs and Rio de Janeiro. The LV Cruise 2018 presentation will be held on May 14, 2017. Louis Vuitton claims to have strong inspirational ties with Japan since the end of the 19th century; the mon (family crest) inspirations of the Monogram canvas; the long list of renowned Japanese clients; Louis Vuitton’s first store in Tokyo in 1978; and the collaborations with Japanese contemporary artists such as Takashi Murakami, Yayoi Kusama, Rei Kawabuko and now Hiroshi Fujiwara. The city and specific location of the Cruise show will be announced closer to the date.
