Art and fashion have always gone hand in hand, but few luxury labels can boast the artistic partnerships of Louis Vuitton. Now a new book, Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion, and Architecture, will celebrate the marriage between the French fashion house and the world's most influential artists.

The hardcover anthology details collaborations with elite artists, architects, designers, and photographers. They include the graffiti and rose collections of Stephen Sprouse, the joke bags from Richard Prince, and the colorful Japanese purses of Takashi Murakami. Long time photographic collaborations with Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin and Annie Leibovitz are also celebrated.

Along with plenty of full color photographs, this gorgeous coffee table book features critical essays examining Louis Vuitton's artistic development under the guidance of creative director Marc Jacobs.

Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture will retail for $85.00 from September 2009. It is currently available for preorder through Amazon.

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From the newest collaboration between French fashion house Louis Vuitton and designer Takashi Murakami comes this cute promotional video. In it we see the Murakami's Superflat creative vision combine with manga and the fashion-forward world of Louis Vuitton.

It stars a little anime-styled girl, who looks like she's a few years off affording her own LV purse, walks into a Louis Vuitton store. When she drops her cell phone the magic begins, and she's submerged into Murakami's cute and colorful creative universe.

This video shows us a new side to Louis Vuitton, one that leaves behind its traditional staid sophistication for child-like energy. But perhaps it's not so surprising. Before this we saw Louis Vuitton revamping its rainbow-colored Stephen Sprouse line. Perhaps Louis is shaking off that stuffy old image and stepping into a fresh world of fun!

I only hope so. Those tired old brown and tan monogrammed purses are so last century!

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Louis Vuitton's trademark signature purse has been given a feminine twist with this adorable cherry blossom pochette.

It's made of Louis Vuitton's famous tan leather accented with gold signature print. But that's not all. This cute purse is also dotted with Japanese cherry blossoms, giving it a look which is girly without being garish. Look closely and you'll see sweet happy faces in the centers of these delicate flowers. The tan leather trim features an adorable bow and classic gold studding in keeping with the bag's fun, flirty feel.

The purse's interior is luxuriously lined with alcantara suede. You'll only have room for the essentials, but they'll stay safe thanks to the zippered top.

This modern purse was a collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Japan's Takashi Murakami. When such creative minds meet, you know the results will be something special.

More Features of this Louis Vuitton Leather Pochette

• Single shoulder strap with a 5.5 inch drop
• Measures 9 x 5 inches

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Louis Vuitton's brown leather bags with gold monograms may be classics, but they're also a little drab. The Louis Vuitton Multicolor Sologne range breaks with tradition with its colorful LV logos on stark white leather. This iconic range was designed by Takashia Murakami and is a favorite of Hollywood glamour girl Reese Witherspoon.

This saddle-shaped purse is trimmed in natural tan cowhide leather and studded with shiny golden brass hardware. This is offset with a golden S-lock clasp which is both practical and pretty.

The purse's interior is lined with plush raspberry-colored alcantara, a soft Spanish material which feels similar to suede. Inside you'll also find a small zippered pocket which is ideal for storing small items like your loose change, house keys, or a lipstick

This versatile Louis Vuitton bag features an adjustable strap, allowing you to wear it over your shoulder or across your body. And a removable shoulder pad provides extra comfort when you need it most. With its feminine appearance and functional style, the Sologne shoulder bag is the perfect accessory to use day or night.

More Features of This Louis Vuitton Sologne Shoulder Bag

• Comes with a dust cover
• 100% authentic Louis Vuitton
• Made in France
• Measures 10.2 x 8.1 x 3.1 inches

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