James Rosenquist, Limited Edition Vintage Signed Louis Vuitton Silk Scarf, 1987

This uncommon limited edition vintage, 100% Italian silk scarf was designed by the internationally renowned Pop Artist James Rosenquist for Louis Vuitton in the late 1980s. It is a bright impression with hand-rolled edges. It is referenced in the monograph, Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture.
Although it was produced in an edition of 500, these scarves remain quite hard to find. Louis Vuitton’s interest in the arts began in the 1980s when the legendary Paris-based fashion house commissioned important contemporary painters like César, Sol LeWitt, James Rosenquist, Sandro Chia and Olivier Debré to create exclusive scarf designs. Demonstrating the influence of art on artisanship, these collaborations became a tradition and reached a new level when Marc Jacobs joined the fashion house in 1997. Later on, Louis Vuitton would famously collaborate with art superstars like Takashi Murakami, Richard Prince and Yayoi Kusama.

In good vintage condition. Can be worn, gifted or framed!

Signature: Signed on the fabric with artist's printed signature lower right and printed Louis Vuitton brand name and Louis Vuitton 100% silk fabric and care tag

Provenance: Louis Vuitton

Literature: Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture (Rizzoli, 2009)