Stephen Sprouse designer tribute

Known for his fluorescent grafitti collections, designer labels Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs are paying homage to the work of late Stephen Sprouse. Having worked with the artist and designer before, the two luxury labels are launching a new limited edition collection inspired by their original collaboration.

Marc Jacobs and Stephen Sprouse first worked together in 2001 when they released a seminal collection of Louis Vuitton graffiti bags. This recent collection will be launched in-store from half January 2009, and is a realisation of the initial idea.

The impetus for this new collection came when the Deitch gallery, who are holding a retrospective exhibition of Sprouse's work in NY, entitled 'Rock on Mars' (January 2009), asked Louis Vuitton to contribute to the exhibition.

Coinciding with the exhibition and the release of the Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse collection will be the launch of 'The Stephen Sprouse Book' by Roger and Mauricio Padilha (published by Rizzoli) and featuring a chapter on Stephen Sprouse and Louis Vuitton. There will also be a special series of limited edition books featuring a special Louis Vuitton cover, which will be available in Louis Vuitton stores worldwide.

Image: Stephen Sprouse Louis Vuitton collection