Louis Vuitton Brings Keith Haring’s Iconic Doodles To Its Latest Collection

Few artists have left quite as colourful a mark on popular culture as Keith Haring. A defining figure of New York City’s 1980s downtown art scene, the late American artist transformed everyday spaces into canvases for his bold illustrations, from dancing figures and barking dogs to his iconic Radiant Baby, a simple line drawing of a crawling infant surrounded by rays of light. More than just recognisable imagery, his work championed accessibility, self-expression and the idea that art belongs to everyone.

Now, Louis Vuitton is bringing Haring’s artistic universe into the world of luxury fashion with an extensive new collection spanning bags, leather goods, ready-to-wear, footwear, accessories, travel pieces and fragrance. Developed in collaboration with the Keith Haring Foundation, the collection reimagines some of the artist’s most recognisable works through the house’s signature craftsmanship.

From the streets of New York to the runway at Louis Vuitton’s Cruise 2027 show

This creative partnership goes back further than you might think. It first took shape at Louis Vuitton’s Cruise 2027 show, presented by Women’s Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquiere at The Frick Collection in New York City on May 20, 2026. Set inside the museum’s historic galleries on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the show brought together two seemingly different worlds: the rebellious energy of 1980s downtown New York and the grandeur of one of the city’s most established cultural institutions.

At the centre of this creative connection was a rather special piece of fashion history: a vintage Louis Vuitton garment case dating back to the 1930s, which Haring customised in 1984 with his signature drawings. Among them was the Radiant Baby, one of the artist’s most recognisable motifs, often associated with hope, new beginnings and the potential of life. Acquired by Louis Vuitton for its archives in 2020, the suitcase made its runway debut as the opening look of the Cruise 2027 show.

Haring’s artwork also appeared throughout the runway collection, from graphic-print garments and leather jackets to playful accessories and reimagined Louis Vuitton bags. What began as a tribute to the artist’s connection with New York has since evolved into a much wider exploration of his creative universe.

Five Keith Haring motifs find a new home across Louis Vuitton’s collection

The collection is organised around five themes, each drawing on a different part of Haring’s artistic universe. From his signature Radiant Baby to the intricate patterns that filled his later works, the designs translate his distinctive visual language across everything from everyday accessories to statement-making collector’s pieces.

Genesis: A tribute to the original suitcase

Taking its inspiration from the 1984 customised garment case, Genesis brings the Radiant Baby to historic Louis Vuitton bag silhouettes, Monogram canvas travel pieces, knitwear, silk accessories and even the house’s Attrape-Reves fragrance. Some of the leather goods also feature an aged patina inspired by the original suitcase, alongside archival-style gallery labels that pay tribute to the collaboration’s beginnings.

Brazil: A colourful tribute to the artist’s travels

Inspired by Haring’s 1989 artwork of the same name, Brazil captures the artist’s connection to the country through a lively composition of interlocking shapes and vibrant colours. The design appears across Louis Vuitton’s City Bags and travel pieces, with some areas of the artwork deliberately left open to reveal the house’s signature Monogram underneath. It’s a clever meeting of two instantly recognisable visual languages.

Figures: The characters we know and love

If there’s one thing Haring is known for, it’s his playful cast of dancing figures, running hearts and energetic characters. The Figures theme brings these familiar illustrations to bags, sneakers, silk scarves and ready-to-wear through a mix of intricate embroidery, embossed leather and vibrant prints. Even the footwear gets a playful spin, with sculptural heels taking the shape of lightbulbs and Haring’s signature figures in motion.

Patches: Customise your wardrobe, Keith Haring-style

Long before personalised denim became a wardrobe staple, Haring was already making his clothes his own. The Patches theme takes inspiration from the artist’s personal jeans, which he gradually covered with an eclectic mix of patches, graphics and cultural references throughout the 1980s. Louis Vuitton translates this DIY spirit through its Monogram jacquard denim, complete with embroidered motifs and stitched leather patches across bags, footwear and accessories.

Maze: A little something to get lost in

Rounding off the collection is Maze, inspired by Haring’s intricate, labyrinth-like compositions, where figures and abstract symbols intertwine in seemingly endless patterns. The artwork is translated into elaborate embroidered designs across bags and ready-to-wear, making for some of the collection’s most intricate creations.

From 540,000 beads to novelty bags, the craftsmanship is in the details

If there’s one thing Louis Vuitton doesn’t hold back on, it’s the craftsmanship. Take the Maze designs, for instance, which translate Haring’s intricate compositions into elaborate hand-embroidered creations using beads, threads and mixed needlework techniques. Some of these bags take approximately 745 hours and 540,000 individually applied beads to complete. Now that’s a labour of love.

The collection also features The Keith Haring Artycapucines Collection, a limited-edition capsule of handbags that showcases the house’s craftsmanship through the artist’s distinctive visual language. Among the standout designs are the Capucines MM Genesis and Valisette Genesis, which take direct inspiration from the original artist-customised suitcase. Other collector-worthy creations include The 33, a leather bag shaped like a 12-inch vinyl record with laser-etched grooves, and a Noodle Box bag adorned with more than 10,000 rhinestones featuring Haring’s Statue of Liberty and Big Apple artworks.

And the playful details don’t stop there. The collection also extends to a collector’s double-sided skateboard, as well as pet accessories featuring Haring’s black-and-white cat and dog illustrations. There are even notebooks, agenda covers, and keychains featuring the same characters, so you can bring a little art into your everyday routine, too.

The Louis Vuitton x Keith Haring collection will be available at Louis Vuitton stores worldwide from January 1, 2027.