Takashi Murakami is a true legend by definition in the world of fashion at this stage in his career. The Japanese designer has shown no signs of slowing down either, he has remixed and released the vintage Louis Vuitton collection that was highly sought after for years, as well as officially launched a deal with both the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers, all in one calendar year. With both showing signs of positivity and interest in the drops from Murakami, the MLB collaboration has shown to be one of the most successful drops that Murakami has witnessed.
Murakami took to the diamond and, more specifically, the pitcher's mound on April 28th to deliver the first pitch at the Dodgers game against the Miami Marlins and showcased some of the gear in person.
Baseball holds a special place in the hearts of the Japenese people and Murakami made sure to express that when speaking to The Hollywood Reporter-- “When I was a child, baseball was the king of sports, but by the time I graduated from college, people’s interest had shifted to soccer, and recently, people were even saying that maybe baseball was a thing of the past. But since Shohei Ohtani went to the Major Leagues, there has been a huge resurgence of interest, and it feels like my childhood has come back. It makes me very happy.” -- The rise of Shohei Ohtani in the MLB has been one to watch as his talent has taken over the league, and almost everyone is interested in what the Japanese native will do next to shift the league forward.
The collection includes a plethora of traditional Murakami works on shirts, hoodies, hats, accessories, and even jerseys. Limited quantities are still available via Fanatics.