Takashi Murakami: The Pop Visionary

His signature style — known as “Superflat” — blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with anime, pop art, and consumerism, creating bright, hyper-polished works featuring iconic motifs like smiling flowers and Mr. DOB.

His partnership with Louis Vuitton (around 2002–2003) was a major commercial success — one source reported that the collaboration generated over US $300 million in its first year.

Murakami’s collaborations are viewed by brands not merely as design partnerships, but as strategic tools to strengthen brand identity and bridge the gap between luxury, pop culture, and collectability.

2002-2003

Louis Vuitton (with designer Marc Jacobs)

Murakami re-designed LV’s monogram, launched the Multicolore Monogram line, Cherry Blossom, Panda, etc. His first major luxury-fashion collab.

2007

Kanye West

Murakami created the album cover for “Graduation” and directed the “Good Morning” video; used his Superflat style.

2009

Pharrell Williams

Created sculpture “The Simple Things” together; Murakami character Mr. DOB covered in luxury materials, exhibiting at Art Basel.

~2007-2008
Supreme

Streetwear collab: Murakami produced designs for Supreme skate decks / apparel with his signature motifs.

~2014
Billionaire Boys Club

Collaboration with Murakami: garments (T-shirts/crewnecks) based on his “Ensō” artwork for BBC.

2011
Google

Murakami created a Google Doodle (“First Day of Summer”) among other graphic projects with Google.

2020
Billie Eilish

Murakami directed the anime-style video for her song “You Should See Me in a Crown”; also collaborated on UNIQLO UT apparel.

(undated)
PERRIER

Limited-edition bottles/cans with Murakami’s artwork (flowers & characters) for the mineral water brand.

2025
Dom Pérignon

Murakami collaborates for Dom Pérignon campaign “Creation is an Eternal Journey” (as reported).

Vibrant, almost supernatural, colors

In perfectly smooth, flat tints.

Smiling flowers that smell of sugar and new plastic.

Murakami’s world is pure joy –

Childhood memories sealed in blister packs.

His “Superflat” style is immediately recognizable –

A wildly fun mix of kawaii aesthetic, anime, and pop art influence.

From Louis Vuitton to Billie Eilish,

Brands turn to Murakami when they want to spark joy,

Make a bold statement,

And connect with a wide and diverse audience

At CERISE EVENT , we admire artists who build bridges between worlds.

Between art and fashion, culture and product

Between everyday joy and timeless masterpiece.