On january 9, 2009 louis vuitton released their “louis vuitton for stephen sprouse” collection, marc jacobs’ reinterpretation of the late designer/artist’s 2001 graffiti collaboration line “stephen sprouse for louis vuitton.” A tribute from Jacobs to Sprouse, the limited edition pieces include the artist’s graffiti as well as his monogram roses, all in bright neon colors. “I did my best, in a very first degree way, to do what I think Stephen would have done, or has done, in terms of fashion,” Jacobs said. The original 2001 collection marked the first time Louis Vuitton’s historic Monogram was used as a canvas for creative expression, beginning a series of ongoing celebrated collaborations with contemporary artists. The hat box pictured is the rarest piece from the original 2001 collection. i am a louis purist, but if i wasn’t, i’d be all over ebay.