Do me in the park MARC

It's about taking something that's very iconic and revered and defacing it and creating something new, somewhat rebellious, and kind of punk,"-Marc Jacobs

A nude Marc Jacobs is paying homage to late designer and artist Stephen Sprouse on the new cover of Harper's Bazaar, splattered in the words Louis Vuitton in fuschia paint, and "clad" only in a new LV bag. "It's about taking something that's very iconic and revered and defacing it and creating something new, something rebellious, and kind of punk," Jacobs explains about the limited edition weekender, based on his 2001 hit collaboration with Sprouse which was originally intended for editorial use only.

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The Collection

The Pricelist CITY BAGSMonogram Graffiti Speedy 30 - $1,180

Monogram Graffiti Neverfull GM - $1,290

LUGGAGEMonogram Graffiti Keepall 50 - $1,610

WALLETS & SMALL LEATHER GOODS

Monogram Graffiti Zippy Wallet - $760

Monogram Graffiti Zippy Coin Purse - $435

FANCY JEWELRY'LOUIS' Graffiti Bracelet - $1,130'

VUITTON' Graffiti Bracelet - $1,130

Graffiti Brooch - $405

FINE JEWELRY

Sprouse Padlock Pendant in White Gold & Various Gemstones - $15,734

TIESGraffiti Tie - $195

SCARVESMonogram Graffiti Bandana (Set of 3) - $405

KEY RINGSGraffiti Bag Charm - $275

PHONE ACCESSORYGraffiti Phone Accessory - $160

OTHER TEXTILESMonogram Graffiti Sarong - $365

Graffiti Gym Set - $370

Graffiti Beach Towel - $450SUNGLASSES

Graffiti Sunglasses - $560

SHOESGraffiti Sling-back Pump in Patent Calf Leather - $755

Graffiti Low-heel Pump in Patent Calf Leather - $740

Graffiti Ballerina in Patent Calf Leather - $695

Graffiti Sneaker Boot in Monogram Canvas and Leather Patchwork - $980

BOOKThe Stephen Sprouse Book - $75

Where it all Began....the iconic designer who put punk rock-inspired graffiti on finely tailored day-glo

Stephen Sprouse (September 12, 1953 - March 4, 2004) was a fashion designer and artist credited with pioneering the 1980s mix of "uptown sophistication in clothing with a downtown punk and pop sensibility...

Stephen Sprouse's initial Day-Glo bright, sixties-inspired, graffiti-printed fashion collections for men and women wowed fashion editors, store buyers, and fashionistas alike, but he always had mixed business success. His initial collections (1983 - 1985) were huge critical hits, sold at only the best stores his 1983 collections were sold exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman and HenriBendel in New York

The graffiti logo bags he designed in collaboration with Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton in 2001 made the fashion world take notice once again. The pieces sold-out instantly

For Fall 2006, Marc Jacobs utilized Sprouse's 1987 graffiti leopard images for handbags, shoes, and scarves for Louis Vuitton, which sold-out instantly.

Stephen died at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City of heart failure, after a closely guarded diagnosis of lung cancer. He was 50 The Stephen Sprouse Book

Written and complied by Mauricio and Roger Padilha, the brothers of MAO, the famed fashion public relations firm (think the BLONDS and Charles Chang Lima) and the geniuses behind the downtown’s favorite indie MAO mag.