Louis Vuitton selected Sun Yitian for her unique artistic style, which incorporates plastic toys and everyday objects into her work, reflecting themes of consumerism and mass production. Her art resonates with modern consumer culture, and LV aimed to connect more deeply with Chinese consumers by collaborating with a rising Chinese artist. The collaboration included using her art elements in clothing, bags, and even perfume bottle designs, showcasing a significant commitment to the partnership.
Collaborations between luxury brands and artists like Sun Yitian serve to elevate the brand's cultural and artistic value, making it more appealing to consumers who seek uniqueness and exclusivity. For artists, such partnerships provide significant exposure and can enhance their market value. However, these collaborations can also be seen as marketing strategies, leveraging the artist's reputation to drive sales and brand prestige.
Historically, luxury brands and artists have been intertwined, with early examples like the Medici family sponsoring Renaissance artists. In the 20th century, brands like Chanel collaborated with artists such as Picasso. Today, luxury brands frequently partner with artists for limited-edition products, exhibitions, and advertising campaigns, using art to enhance their brand image and appeal to a broader, more culturally aware audience.
Luxury brands collaborate with artists through limited-edition product lines, art installations, exhibitions, and advertising campaigns. For example, Louis Vuitton has worked with artists like Takashi Murakami and Yayoi Kusama to create iconic designs. Brands also sponsor art foundations and exhibitions, such as the Fondation Louis Vuitton, which showcases contemporary art and supports emerging artists.
Luxury brands consider factors such as the artist's fame, influence, and style alignment with the brand's image. They also evaluate the artist's market potential and past successful collaborations. The goal is to create a partnership that enhances the brand's prestige, drives sales, and generates positive consumer and media feedback.
Success is measured by increased sales, enhanced brand image, media exposure, and positive consumer feedback. Long-term partnerships and the ability to attract new audiences are also key indicators. For example, Louis Vuitton's collaborations with artists like Takashi Murakami have significantly boosted both sales and brand recognition.
Collaborating with emerging artists carries risks such as uncertain market reception and potential damage to the brand's image if the artist's work does not resonate with consumers. Additionally, the artist's market value may not increase as expected, leading to financial losses. For example, Sun Yitian's recent auction results fell below market expectations despite her collaboration with Louis Vuitton.
Luxury brands like Louis Vuitton collaborate with Chinese artists and incorporate Chinese cultural elements into their designs to appeal to Chinese consumers. For instance, Louis Vuitton's collaboration with Sun Yitian and other Chinese artists reflects a strategy to build cultural relevance and strengthen ties with the Chinese market. However, some collaborations may feel forced or lack authenticity, leading to mixed consumer reactions.
话题中心的作品是孙一钿创作于2021年的《开场》关于这个事件中涉及艺术的部分,我们下期聊。
2021年作 布面丙烯 242×350cm
2024年4月于上海发布的Louis Vuitton 2024早秋系列
关于艺术家孙一钿
1991年出生,当代中国艺术家,以其充气塑料玩具和其他日常用品的写实主义绘画而闻名。通过使用古典绘画风格来描绘现代、通常廉价的物品,孙一钿邀请观众重新审视他们对价值的看法。
她从成长的温州汲取灵感——温州是一个以制造业闻名的城市,这深刻地影响了她对主题的选择——反映当今快速消费的大规模生产品。让我们重新审视消费主义。
奢侈品与艺术品:
古代与文艺复兴时期:在古代,贵族和富有家庭常常赞助艺术家,创作精美的艺术品和饰品。例如,文艺复兴时期的美第奇家族不仅是著名的银行家,还赞助了许多艺术家和建筑项目,使佛罗伦萨成为艺术中心。
20世纪初:20世纪初,奢侈品品牌开始意识到艺术的价值。Coco Chanel 与著名艺术家Jean Cocteau和Pablo Picasso的友谊和合作是早期奢侈品牌与艺术家合作的典型例子。
现代发展:如今奢侈品如何利用艺术提升品牌形象和价值
艺术与奢侈品的合作方式:
Louis Vuitton与艺术家的联名合作:
村上隆, 当时还是Marc Jacobs担任lv的创意总监。 Marc Jacobs本来就是村上隆作品的粉丝,双方在 2002 年展开合作。
草间弥生 自2012年
2023年再度携手,也很有名。 波点/南瓜,把草间弥生的巨型装置爬上旗舰店店墙。
Jeff Koons 2017 气球小狗的那个艺术家。与lv合作的系列叫做“‘Master’大师”,Jeff Koons在路易威登包带上重现古典大师杰作。有近50个sku,从达芬奇到梵高到鲁本斯,无一幸免。
2021年 曾梵志 黄宇兴 等六位艺术家合作款。 黄宇兴是在2020年年中,开始飞涨。
艺术基金会
路易威登 艺术基金会 2023-2024年4月的罗斯科展览,再之前 纽约 moma 马蒂斯的红色工作室
LVMH董事长兼首席执行官Bernard Arnault自己就是世界顶级的艺术品收藏家之一,他购藏过许多高古轩代理的艺术家的作品,包括Hirst、村上隆和Richard Prince等的作品。2014年,LVMH集团赞助成立的路易威登基金会艺术中心(Fondation Louis Vuitton)面向公众开放。
Prada艺术基金会:双年展/荣宅 刘野等等
米兰的普拉达基金会中心(Fondazione Prada)收藏包含著名艺术家Jeff Koons和William N. Copley的作品,同时还委托Anish Kapoor和Thomas Demand等艺术家创作了新的作品。而Henri Matisse的“Nu bleu aux bas verts”和Andy Warhol的“Ladies and Gentlemen”等重量级名家名作则是路易威登基金会私人收藏的一部分。
选择艺术家的标准:
成功的标准:
探讨奢侈品牌与艺术家合作是否真的是“割韭菜”
Timeline
01:02 孙一钿 受lv青睐的中国90后女性艺术家
10:31 艺术和奢侈品 究竟谁沾谁的光?
17:51 义乌塑料鸭子与巴黎时尚大牌结合,真的不是中自嘲吗?
20:39 艺术与奢侈品的合作形式有哪些?
24:20 奢侈品负责炒作艺术家吗?关于黄宇兴
31:26 感谢奢侈品请我免费看名作
33:36 中国艺术家参与奢侈品合作是否用力过猛?
41:07 奢侈品联名,只有叫好又叫座才叫成功吗?
44:08 奢侈品的艺术家联名,算是割韭菜吗?
【主播】
Eve,时尚行业数字化营销专家,媒介经济博士,人口学博士在读
Zoe,资深数字营销专家,前时尚公关,文化人类学与社会行为学硕士 media in museum 方向
成功的合作案例:
Box Full of Toys - Biddy Sullivan
57th Street - Wendy Marcini
视觉设计:叁季
制作监制:hec