10 Collaborations Blurring the Line Between Streetwear and Luxury
From Supreme x Louis Vuitton to Yeezy x Gap x Balenciaga.
In 2000, Supreme unveiled a limited range of skate decks printed with a flipped version of Louis Vuitton’s iconic monogram. Two weeks later, the New York skate brand received a cease and desist from the French luxury giant. Years passed without incident as creatives and cultural figures around the world experimented with styling possibilities, mixing pieces from streetwear and luxury into cohesive forms of personal expression.
In 2017, everything changed. Kim Jones, a British designer who grew up inspired by streetwear’s irreverent sensibilities, leveraged his position as Louis Vuitton’s artistic director to change the trajectory of fashion forever, sending models down the runway in a range of official Supreme x Louis Vuitton styles.
Among the most consequential collaborations in fashion history, today streetwear and luxury are connected like never before. Each season, brands reach across the aisle to present new collections informed by the values and aesthetics of both worlds, pushing style into unmapped territory.
As the lines continue to blur, we revisit 10 of the most influential collaborations between streetwear and luxury brands, from Supreme x Louis Vuitton to Yeezy x Gap x Balenciaga.