Louis Vuitton x Murakami: Multicolore, Cherry Blossom and Panda, Compared
Takashi Murakami's collaborations with Louis Vuitton (2003–2015) produced several distinct prints, and "Multicolore" is often applied loosely to mean all of them. That makes shopping confusing: a Cherry Blossom pouch and a plain Multicolore Speedy are priced very differently, and the two prints are not interchangeable when you search. This guide sorts the 457 pieces in our stock on 2026-09-26 by print, so you can see what is actually available and at what price before you compare individual listings.
Because these prints have not been in production for years, the market moves in one direction only: supply shrinks over time and does not refill. That differs from shopping for a current-line bag, where new stock keeps arriving. If you find a print and size you want in acceptable condition, that combination may not reappear soon.
Which print should you look for?
- Multicolore (the classic black or white ground with rainbow monogram): the widest choice, 400 pieces in stock from $137, but only 38% are Rank AB or better — check condition carefully.
- Cherry Blossom (pink cherries on Monogram canvas): smaller supply (37 pieces) and higher prices, median $1,800, with better condition on average (50% Rank AB or better).
- Panda (2003, monochrome panda motif): the rarest, only 17 in stock, and the priciest per piece (median $3,569).
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The four print families, compared
| In stock | Price (lowest / median) | Rank AB or better | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multicolore | 400 | $137 / $591 | 38% |
| Cherry Blossom | 37 | $167 / $1,800 | 50% |
| Eye Love Monogram | 3 | $4,657 / $4,657 | 100% |
| Panda | 17 | $151 / $3,569 | 76% |
Data: Brand Street Tokyo store, 2026-09-26. Percentages use listings that show a condition rank. Prices in USD.
An appraiser's view: what to check on Murakami-era pieces
These lines are now 10 to 20 years old, so canvas fading and corner wear are common. Our inspectors look closely at print saturation (a washed-out print lowers the grade even if the canvas itself is intact), edge paint condition, and whether the piece is a Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami collaboration or a later reissue using a similar palette — the two are priced differently.
Handles and straps are worth a close look separately from the print itself. On a bag carried daily for years, handle leather can dry and crack before the canvas print fades noticeably, so a piece with a vivid print but stiff, cracked handles is not automatically the better buy over one with a slightly softer print and supple handles. Ask for a close-up photo of the handle attachment points specifically if the listing doesn't already include one.
Compare Multicolore, Cherry Blossom and Panda pieces by price and condition
Where the Multicolore print appears
The print appeared across the full range: Speedy and Alma bags, Pochette Accessoires, wallets, and small pouches. A pouch or key case is the lower-cost way into the print if a bag is outside budget, and it also makes a lighter everyday item than a full-size bag.
Once you own a piece, storage affects how it ages more than most owners expect. Keeping it stuffed with tissue in a dust bag, away from direct sunlight and humidity, slows both print fading and handle cracking. A piece stored this way for years often needs less restoration than one left on an open shelf, which is worth asking a seller about if the listing doesn't already say how the previous owner kept it.
Buying tips for a Murakami-era piece
- Decide print first, size second. The four print families listed above differ enough in price and supply that starting from the print narrows the search faster than starting from a bag shape.
- Ask for photos of the interior lining and date code, not just the exterior print — lining wear and code legibility are common condition flags that don't always show in a single hero photo.
- If a small leather good (pouch, wallet, card case) fits your use, it's usually the fastest way to own a rarer print without waiting for a bag in your target condition.
- Compare listings within the same print family rather than across families; a well-kept Multicolore piece and a well-kept Cherry Blossom piece are not priced on the same scale.
- If you're new to this era of Louis Vuitton, start with Multicolore in a common size — the larger supply means more listings to compare side by side, which makes it easier to learn what a fair price and a clean grade look like before you consider a rarer print.
How condition ranks apply to these prints
Every Murakami-era piece we list still carries the same S-to-D condition rank we use across the store, alongside notes specific to the print itself, such as saturation and whether the design is a first-run collaboration piece. Reading the rank together with those print-specific notes gives a fuller picture than the rank alone, especially for a piece where the print's condition matters as much as the leather's.
Keep reading
- Louis Vuitton Material Guide: Monogram, Damier, Epi, and Empreinte Compared
- Vintage Louis Vuitton Bags: Era Guide & How to Choose
- Why Japanese Pre-Loved Louis Vuitton Is Held to a Higher Standard
See all Multicolore, Cherry Blossom and Panda pieces in stock, inspected in Japan
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Louis Vuitton Multicolore still made?
The original Monogram Multicolore line from the Murakami collaboration years is discontinued. Louis Vuitton has since released separate, newer capsules revisiting the print, but those are different products from the originals covered in this guide, and the pre-loved market remains the main way to find an original piece.
What is the difference between Multicolore and Cherry Blossom?
Multicolore is the rainbow-monogram print on a black or white ground. Cherry Blossom is a separate, earlier print featuring pink cherry blossoms and flower-face motifs on Monogram canvas. The two were released as distinct collaborations and are not variations of the same print, so a search for one won't reliably surface the other.
Are Murakami-era Louis Vuitton pieces a good investment?
Rare prints like Panda command a premium in our stock today (median $3569). Resale value depends on condition, completeness and buyer demand, not rarity alone. We don't make price forecasts, and we'd encourage buying a piece you want to use rather than one bought purely to resell.
How do I tell a real Murakami collaboration piece from a similar print?
Check the date code and model number on the listing against the production years for that collaboration, and compare stitching and hardware with our authentication guide. If in doubt, ask our team before you buy.
Is a rarer print always in worse condition?
No, the opposite is common in our stock: rarer, later prints such as Cherry Blossom and Panda often show a higher share of Rank AB or better, likely because fewer pieces were made and carried as heavily as the widely produced Multicolore print.
