RSVP Gallery is an American exclusive luxury concept shop and art gallery founded by Don Crawley, Virgil Abloh and Marc Moran located in Chicago, Illinois that was founded in 2009. It is noted as one of the only retailers in the world that has been able to introduce small capsule collections from pop artists such as Takashi Murakami, KAWS and So Me. Culture The RSVP gallery has a strong emphasis on the pop art culture. It is noted to serve as a luxury boutique and art gallery that displays and sells pop art and design from around the world. The gallery even contains some very hard to find art pieces and products that are valued at thousands of dollars. The shop contains items such as large bright neon lights and signature logos as well as life-size action figures to create a futuristic atmosphere. Decor in the store has been taken from their private collection of works from artists including Mark Newson, Stephen Sprouse, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami, KAWS and NoPattern. RSVP also has a selection of rare, original, vintage items from A Bathing Ape, and Tom Sachs. The gallery frequently holds events in the concept shop, hosted by a variety of musicians. Past appearances include Kid Cudi, Big Sean, Apex Martin, N.E.R.D and many more. Brands RSVP Gallery carries over 25 different rare brands. Some included on their website are: A.P.C, Comme des Garçons, Ambush, Billionaire Boys Club, Chanel, G-Shock, OriginalFake by KAWS, Trilly and Truly by Lupe Fiasco, Timex, Givenchy, and many more. RSVP Gallery also contains their own inhouse brand, RSVP. Due to RSVP's friendship with many pop and recording artists from around the world, it holds extremely rare products such as: the "Kaikai Kiki" collection by Takashi Murakami as well his heavily publicized trademark pillows, limited edition figures by KAWS, and sunglasses by Jeremy Scott. It is also noted that RSVP's friendship with artists such as Lupe Fiasco has allowed them to be the only retailers in the world to introduce pieces from his new clothing line, Trilly & Truly. Popularity Clothing from RSVP Gallery has been spotted on Kanye West, Big Sean, Kid Cudi, Drake, Justin Beiber, Jay-Z, Bun B, Soulja Boy and more.
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