Artist-made, one-of-a-kind Artycapucines
On June 28, Louis Vuitton and Sotheby’s will launch the online bidding of 22 custom-made Artycapucines bags by premier contemporary artists in a radiant auction, culminating on July 12. Leading artists such as Tschabalala Self, Jean-Michel Othoniel, Amélie Bertrand, and Gregor Hildebrandt infused their unparalleled creativity and individual style into the redesigning of each one-of-a-kind piece and personally chose the charity or NGO that would benefit from their endeavor. Between July 1 and 5, the public will be able to view the wearable works of art at Sotheby’s Paris on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
Courtesy of Louis Vuitton and Sotheby’s.
Courtesy of Louis Vuitton and Sotheby’s.
A dedication to art and design
Since 2019, the maison’s Artycapucines Collection has proved to be an exceptional platform in which invited artists have the opportunity to design their unprecedented version of the iconic Capucines bag, aptly named after Rue Neuve-des-Capucines, the site of the brand’s inaugural boutique in 1854. The collaboration pays homage to Louis Vuitton’s long-standing dedication to the arts; Gaston-Louis Vuitton, grandson of the illustrious founder, commissioned artists to design art and shop windows in the early 1900s. The partnership between the luxury fashion house and preeminent auction house is an energetic continuation of Sotheby’s championing of cutting-edge artists, exemplified by the recently curated Quartet and Brilliant & Black presentations which shined light on the stunning creations of independent Black jewelers and goldsmiths.
Courtesy of Louis Vuitton and Sotheby’s.
Courtesy of Louis Vuitton and Sotheby’s.
Artistry integrated with philanthropy
Each treasure in the latest Artycapucines Collection radiates with diverse tones, textures, and striking details. Self presents an exquisite floral collage, while Bertrand designed a joyful ode to golden sunsets behind bountiful palm leaves. Rainbow-hued handles, black and white graffiti-inspired design, and the fierce allure of a cheetah across luxe cream leather are compelling gems of pure imagination. Every bag is housed in its own elegant Boîte Chapeau—a monogrammed hat box signed with the flourish of its respective artist. Artist and charity or NGO combinations, such as Zhao Zhao for UNICEF, Kennedy Yanko for WOMEN WHO CREATE, Jonas Wood for Public Art Fund in NYC, Sam Falls for World Central Kitchen, and Urs Fischer for CORE Response, illustrate a commitment by the creative community to urgent social issues such as education, disaster relief, and protecting human rights.
Courtesy of Louis Vuitton and Sotheby’s.
Courtesy of Louis Vuitton and Sotheby’s.
