Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse

63 Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse pieces are currently listed on JoliCloset, from the Graffiti Speedy to the Roses Pochette. Born from the meeting of Marc Jacobs and the New York artist and designer Stephen Sprouse, this collaboration left a lasting mark on Louis Vuitton's recent history by scrawling over the Monogram canvas, first in graffiti, then in fluorescent prints.

Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse: from Graffiti 2001 to Roses 2009

For the Spring-Summer 2001 collection, Marc Jacobs asked Stephen Sprouse to take on one of the most recognisable symbols of Louis Vuitton: the Monogram canvas. Sprouse layered his graffiti handwriting over it, mainly in silver and khaki, a deliberate clash between the codes of luxury and his own punk, street-inspired aesthetic.

The Speedy 30, the Keepall and the Pochette are the most emblematic pieces of that first collection, and the most sought after on the pre-owned market today.

After Stephen Sprouse died in 2004, Marc Jacobs paid tribute to him in 2009 with a new Louis Vuitton collection. The Graffiti came back in fluorescent pink, green and orange, while the Roses print appeared on the Monogram canvas for the first time. Speedy, Keepall and Neverfull were among the models released in these instantly recognisable versions.

Graffiti, Roses and Leopard: how to tell the Sprouse prints apart

The 2001 Louis Vuitton Graffiti pieces show the lettering layered over the Monogram in muted tones, mostly khaki and silver. The 2009 pieces use the same handwriting in far brighter colours, true to Stephen Sprouse's Day-Glo universe.

The Monogram Roses print sets large roses in pink and orange against the traditional Monogram canvas. The contrast is so strong that it remains one of the most identifiable prints of the whole collaboration.

The Stephen Sprouse Leopard first appeared on cashmere stoles, then in 2009 on Vernis leather small goods such as the Cœur coin purse. Louis Vuitton has used other leopard prints on fabric, leather and fur over the years: only the Sprouse Leopard belongs to this collaboration.

How much does a pre-owned Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse cost?

On JoliCloset, the Stephen Sprouse pieces currently for sale range from about €300 to over €3,000, depending on the model, the year, the print, the condition and whether the original accessories are included.

Accessories and small leather goods, brooches, Vernis Leopard Cœur coin purses, cashmere stoles or sunglasses, usually trade between €300 and €1,000. Graffiti Pochette Accessoires sit between €1,300 and €1,800, a Graffiti Alma MM between €1,500 and €2,300, while Graffiti Speedy 30s and Roses or Graffiti Neverfulls, MM and GM, most often change hands between €1,900 and €3,200. Keepalls and pieces from the first 2001 Graffiti series in excellent condition can go higher.

As with any Louis Vuitton limited edition, resale value depends less on the age of the piece than on its desirability, its rarity and, above all, how well it has been kept.

How to authenticate a Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse bag

Authenticating a Stephen Sprouse piece never rests on a single detail. The Louis Vuitton stamping, the construction of the bag, the materials, the finishing, the hardware and the consistency of the date code with the production period all have to be examined together.

The print itself is another key point: its placement, proportions, colours and execution must match the variant and the year of the model in question.

On the oldest pieces, some signs of age are normal. The Graffiti lettering may show wear or fading, and the natural vachetta leather may have darkened into a deeper patina. How pronounced these are directly affects the condition, and therefore the value, of the piece.

At JoliCloset, every item sold is physically inspected before it is sent to the buyer, to check its authenticity, its condition and that it matches the listing.

Buying a Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse on JoliCloset

From the Graffiti Speedy to the Roses Neverfull, by way of pochettes, wallets and accessories, the Stephen Sprouse creations hold a place of their own among Louis Vuitton limited editions.

Browse the pieces currently available on JoliCloset: each listing gives you the photos, dimensions, condition details and everything you need to know before you buy.