Louis Vuitton Yayoi Kusama

121 Louis Vuitton Yayoi Kusama bags and accessories are currently listed on JoliCloset, averaging €2,162. The partnership between the French house and the Japanese artist began in 2012 and returned in 2023 for a second, far bigger collection. Kusama's signature dots appear on both Monogram canvas and hand-painted leather, and the most sought pieces — Neverfull, Speedy, Capucines — now carry a real scarcity premium on the pre-owned market.

Two Collaborations, Two Different Looks

The first collaboration dates back to 2012, under creative director Marc Jacobs: the Infinity Dots collection covered icons like the Keepall, Neverfull, Papillon and Speedy in white and coloured polka dots. Eleven years later, Nicolas Ghesquière reopened the dialogue with Yayoi Kusama for "Creating Infinity," a much larger drop split into print families: Painted Dots (hand-painted leather), Infinity Dots (screen-printed Monogram canvas), Faces, Psychedelic Flower and Pumpkin. The Neverfull and Speedy reappear in both eras, while the Capucines and Keepall show how much closer to ready-to-wear the 2023 drop became.

Which Pieces to Look For, and in What Size

On the pre-owned market, the Neverfull MM leads demand for its versatile size and evenly spaced dots on canvas — itself a useful authenticity cue. The Speedy 25 suits everyday carry, while the Capucines, offered in Painted Dots leather, remains the rarest and priciest piece in the lineup. The Keepall 50, a holdover from both collaborations, appeals to buyers after softer travel luggage. Small leather goods make up close to a third of the catalog — Zippy wallets, card holders, pouches — alongside a handful of shoes and accessories.

Price and Value on the Pre-Owned Market

The 121 listings here average €2,162, a range that reflects the catalog's breadth: small leather goods in the low hundreds, iconic bags well above that. At launch, some 2023 pieces retailed in the four- and even five-figure range, and the collection sold out within minutes — scarcity that still shapes resale value today. Limited-run pieces, especially the hand-painted leather goods, tend to hold value better than the printed canvas accessories, which were produced in far larger numbers.

Authentication and Condition: What to Check

A 2012 piece is dated by its engraved date code, while a 2023 item usually carries a microchip — Louis Vuitton rolled out chip-based authentication from 2021 onward. On dot-printed Monogram canvas, check the alignment and consistency of the screen print; on hand-painted Painted Dots leather, every dot is unique by nature, but the leather is more exposed to micro-scratches and pigment wear than a standard print — worth inspecting closely before you buy. Handling time and delivery vary by seller, so always check the individual listing for exact terms.