Lot Essay
For his Celebrating Monogram Iconoclasts collection in 2014, Louis Vuitton collaborated with six forward thinking artists and designers who redefined their fields with their life's work. Collaborators were given freedom to produce pieces of fashion and art involving the brand's monogram.
From famed designer Karl Lagerfeld, a sporty boxing collection was produced. The Punching Suitcase, complete with boxing gloves and a footwork mat, and the Sac Punching, a purse in the shape of a punching bag, these pieces are made especially unique because of their use of pretanned vachetta leather, a true rarity for the brand in terms of their usual construction.
From famed designer Karl Lagerfeld, a sporty boxing collection was produced. The Punching Suitcase, complete with boxing gloves and a footwork mat, and the Sac Punching, a purse in the shape of a punching bag, these pieces are made especially unique because of their use of pretanned vachetta leather, a true rarity for the brand in terms of their usual construction.