Here’s a quote from the Retrospective Stephen Sprouse and Marc Jacobs section in We Love Sprouse. “For six months, Sprouse and Jacobs worked together in Paris for Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection. Every day, they would do sketches and share ideas. In the end, the greatest challenge was when it came time to edit; together they had created so many designs they both loved.

The collection was a triumph. The fashion show launching it was a seminal moment – the first time Louis Vuitton’s historic Monogram had become a canvas for creative expression, and the start of a series of celebrated collaborations with contemporary artists. Weeks later the graffiti bags – sold out of Louis Vuitton stores worldwide – were already cult collector’s items.”

Photos of the Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse 2001 Collaboration after the jump…

Louis Vuitton Graffiti Alma PM Black

Louis Vuitton Monogram Graffiti Pochette Accessoires Peach

Louis Vuitton Monogram Graffiti Pochette Accessoires Khaki

Louis Vuitton Monogram Graffiti Keepall Silver

Louis Vuitton Monogram Graffiti Bandana. Peach, Khaki, Silver.

Louis Vuitton Monogram Graffiti Hat Box Khaki

Louis Vuitton Graffiti Alma MM Peach

Image via We Love Sprouse