Photo: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday.
The Louis Vuitton X Murakami re-edition collection is here
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Louis Vuitton x Murakami collaboration (initiated by then-Artistic Director Marc Jacobs), the French fashion house and artist Takashi Murakami have joined forces again for a re-edition collection reimagining the original. The new collection, modeled by Zendaya in an accompanying ad campaign, includes more than 200 pieces spanning leather goods, shoes, accessories and objects with Murakami signatures such as the Superflat Panda character, the Superflat Garden print and the Monogram Multicolore. The Louis Vuitton x Murakami re-edition is available now worldwide on louisvuitton.com. A second chapter of the collaboration centered on Murakami’s cherry blossom pattern will launch in March 2025. {Fashionista inbox}
What the Kantamanto Market fire means for sustainable fashion
A fire broke out at Ghana’s Kantamanto Market, the largest secondhand clothing market in West Africa, on Jan. 2 which left thousands of clothing recycling and upcycling businesses displaced. According to Ghanaian-American non-profit The Or Foundation, there are more than 30,000 traders operating in Kantamanto Market, and market leadership informed the non-profit that around 8,000 of those have been affected by the fire, with volunteers on the ground estimating that at least 10 of the 13 market sections have sustained “catastrophic damage.” As reported by Vogue Business, The Or Foundation says the market’s traders are responsible for recirculating 25 million secondhand items every month through resale, reuse, repair and remanufacturing; losing the market could significantly impact sustainable fashion and textile waste-handling solutions. {Vogue Business/paywalled}
Levi’s sues Philipp Plein for trademark infringement
In a complaint filed with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on Dec. 16, Levi’s claims Philipp Plein misappropriated its Tab trademark as a symbol for the German designer’s own apparel. The denim brand claims that Philipp Plein committed trademark infringement with the intent to cause confusion, mistake, deception or harm to Levi’s and consumers. Levi’s has previously brought similar claims against FullCount Co., Hammies, Yves Saint Laurent, Vineyard Vines, Brunello Cucinelli and more. {Sourcing Journal}
Why brick-and-mortar resale is flourishing
Brick-and-mortar resale is thriving in the U.S. as the number of secondhand shops grew 7% over the past two years. Despite competition from e-commerce players such as The RealReal, Depop and Grailed, in-person secondhand stores have stayed afloat by offering a level of convenience, curation and customer service not easily replicated online. Even with this competition, resale is expected to continue to grow thanks to Gen Z’s preference for used and ongoing inflation. {Business of Fashion/paywalled}
Source: Fashionista.com
