Kawaii Companies Go Louis Vuitton

By Olga Davydova

Posted 8 November, 2007 in Kawaii, Cute Beat, Loony Accessories

Strange enough, but it seems that the Louis Vuitton craze has hit leading Japanese kawaii companies like Sanrio and San-X too. They have both released character merchandise that looks like a parody of the world’s most copied fashion brand. See for yourself:

San-X has designed a new Rilakkuma line of accessories reminiscent of Louis Vuitton Monogram Multicolore (created by fellow Japanese artist Takashi Murakami).

Rilakkuma Long Wallet

Louis Vuitton
Monogram Multicolore French Purse

Rilakkuma Card Case

Louis Vuitton
Monogram Multicolore Porte-Monnaie Billets

Sanrio reminded everyone of Louis Vuitton Damier line releasing chequered Badtz-Maru handbags and diaries. The only difference is that the pattern on the items is black and not brown like that of LV.

Badtz-Maru Messenger Bag

Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Naviglio

Badt-Maru Organizer

Louis Vuitton Small Ring Agenda

Now, this is pretty weird, but I like their sense or humour. And what do you think?

Photos courtesy of Sanrio, San-X and Eluxury

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12 comments to “Kawaii Companies Go Louis Vuitton”

WendyB, November 8th, 2007 at 10:45 am:

• Not smart. LVMH aggressively protects its trademarks.

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Reita, November 11th, 2007 at 4:36 pm:

• cute~ *__* I want that rilakkuma wallet XD

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rasya, June 7th, 2008 at 9:00 am:

• i dont like the cute.sorry
  LV is AMAZING

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