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Louis Vuitton's pre-fall 2024 men's collection unveiled in Hong Kong amid shifting luxury

Louis Vuitton headed East to Hong Kong this week to show the brand’s inaugural men’s pre-fall 2024 collection. Drones captured models from all angles against the backdrop of the harbour, setting a nautical tone with influences of an urban sailor and surfer. This aesthetic translated into a uniform featuring softly tailored double-breasted...

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Louis Vuitton's one million dollar hand bag is beyond aspirational luxury

In the rarefied world of luxury fashion, where price tags often flirt with excess, Louis Vuitton's latest creation has raised eyebrows and set tongues wagging. Enter the Millionaire Speedy, a yellow-hued handbag that found its debut gracing the arm of Pharrell Williams, the brand's newly anointed artistic director of menswear. However, what has...

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Pharrell Williams' pre-fall collection for Louis Vuitton to be unveiled in Hong Kong

Pharrell Williams, men's creative director at Louis Vuitton, will present his next collection in Hong Kong on November 30. The information was broadcast by the media WWD. After a first highly publicised fashion show in the heart of Paris last June, Williams will unveil Louis Vuitton's pre-fall men's collection during a second show far from the...

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Pharrell Williams, Sabato de Sarno among entrants in 2023’s The BoF 500

The Business of Fashion (BoF) has unveiled the influential names added to this year’s The BoF 500, an index of individuals the media firm deems as those shaping the global fashion industry. New selections for the 10th anniversary year of the list were chosen based on their leadership, creativity, innovation and impact, BoF said, with nominations...

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The waltz of creative directors in 2023

As is the case every year, there is a succession of creative directors at ready-to-wear brands and major luxury houses. In 2023, Gabriela Hearst, who had been head of creation at Chloé for three years, announced her departure, while Tom Ford left his eponymous label to turn his attentions towards his cinematic passions. Most recently, a most...

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Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton presents a show worthy of a Hollywood production

To inaugurate its first Louis Vuitton spring summer 2024 collection, Pharrell Williams organized an event with guaranteed buzz. On Wednesday June 21, 2023, to attend the presentation of the first Louis Vuitton collection by the new, and famous, men's creative director, Pharrell Williams, guests embarked on a yacht at the level of the Quai...

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Pharrell Williams: 'lot of people died' for black culture to triumph

As he prepared the biggest fashion show of the year in Paris on Tuesday, musician-turned-designer Pharrell Williams told AFP he was conscious of the traumatic history behind black culture's ascent. "We wish that our culture and our people didn't have to suffer so hard in order to get us here," said Williams, who was set to make his debut as...

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Pharrell Williams takes over Paris for fashion debut

Some of the most historic parts of Paris are being cordoned off on Tuesday for the first catwalk show by US superstar Pharrell Williams in his new role as artistic director for Louis Vuitton. The singer-producer is adding to his repertoire as he takes over menswear collections for the world's most lucrative brand, which made more than 20 billion...

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Pharrell Williams to set the stage for Louis Vuitton at Paris Men's Fashion Week

Louis Vuitton will unveil its first menswear collection under newly appointed creative director Pharrell Williams. The brand will inaugurate the upcoming men's fashion week in Paris, which is scheduled from June 20 to 25. The next edition will feature a slightly higher number of shows compared to last year, with 42 fashion shows in total, while...

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The many hats of Pharrell Williams: From Billionaire Boys Club to Louis Vuitton

The appointment of Pharrell Williams as creative director of menswear at Louis Vuitton closes one of the most talked-about chapters in recent fashion history. At last, it is officially known who will follow in Virgil Abloh's footsteps. Some critical voices may question the multi-talented creative's credentials - some might know him primarily for...

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Will Pharrell Williams usher in a new era at Louis Vuitton or will it be more of the same?

When Louis Vuitton announced Pharrell Williams is to succeed Virgil Abloh as the new creative director of menswear, it underpinned its new strategy for the French luxury house. By focusing on celebrity, influencers and artists, LVMH is writing a new blueprint to remain the world’s most successful luxury group and growing its 20 billion euro...

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A new era for Louis Vuitton: Pharrell Williams becomes creative director for menswear

Louis Vuitton has finally found a successor for Virgil Abloh. Pharrell Williams is to become creative director for menswear. Singer, music producer and designer Pharrell Williams is taking up the role of men's creative director at Louis Vuitton with immediate effect, the French luxury house announced on Tuesday. His first collection for the...