Louis Vuitton × Yayoi Kusama Lockit MM M91423, Vernis Dots Infinity, rojo, 2012

Yayoi Kusama’s dots on red Monogram Vernis: the Lockit MM from the first Louis Vuitton × Kusama collaboration of 2012.

The Piece

The 2012 collection marked Kusama’s retrospective at the Whitney and brought her Dots Infinity to the house’s patent leather. On the Lockit, the dots cover the domed body while red patent trims the handles and edges.

Never used, and kept with its padlock, two keys, clochette and handle holder.

Details

• Maker: Louis Vuitton
• Collaboration: Yayoi Kusama, 2012
• Reference: M91423
• Date code: FL1172 (2012, week 17)
• Origin: Made in France
• Material: Monogram Vernis Dots Infinity; patent trim
• Colour: Red and white
• Hardware: Gold tone
• Measurements: Width 38 cm (15 in) at the top, 33 cm (13 in) at the base · Height 30.5 cm (12 in) · Depth 17 cm (6.7 in) · Handle 36 cm (14.2 in)
• Included: Padlock, two keys, clochette, handle holder

Condition

• Unused, kept on display.
• Colour fading across the piece from display.

Condition grade NS (unused, display wear) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

Date code, Monogram alignment, heat stamp, stitching and hardware engraving are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep Vernis away from light and from contact with other materials, which can transfer colour.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.

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