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You can add Louis Vuitton to the list of brands Tyler, The Creator has created with. The rapper has designed a capsule for the luxury label.
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As reported by GQ magazine the songwriter has been given the greenlight by Pharrell Williams to design a forthcoming drop. This week the Paris, France based brand unveiled his vision and it is clear his fingerprints are all over these items. Included in the collection are ready to wear clothing including t-shirts, button-ups, jackets, knitted sweaters, sets, accessories and more. As expected the capsule also includes a variety of leather pieces ranging from trunks, weekend bags and of course golf bags.
In an exclusive statement via email to Women’s Wear Daily Pharrell Williams explained why the collaboration made so sense. “Tyler has been my close friend and collaborator for years. I admire his eye and we’ve always connected on music, fashion and jewelry. He doesn’t shy away from doing something interesting and different” he said. “Tyler already had a strong relationship with the maison when Virgil was here, and this spring collection intentionally builds on this and strengthens our LVers community of incredible minds and artists who understand our vision and appreciate the history and Virgil’s impact like Tyler does,” he added.
This is not the first time Tyler, The Creator has worked with Louis Vuitton. Back in 2022 scored the runway fashion show for their fall collection; the last one designed by the late great Virgil Abloh. The Tyler, The Creator Louis Vuitton capsule collection will be available globally on March 27.
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It seems that Louis Vuitton will continue to tap into sports to bring their brand to life. They have announced Victor Wembanyama as their newest brand ambassador.
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GQ magazine is reporting that the San Antonio Spurs rookie will be the newest face of the luxury label. In an exclusive interview with the men’s lifestyle publication, Victor Wembanyama detailed his enthusiasm about the opportunity. “To me, it’s the best,” he said. “It’s the best partner I can think of.” He went on to further explain why the move made so much sense to him. “I wanted a meaningful partnership,” he added. “To me it made a lot of sense to partner with LV—you know, French excellence. The expertise is something that I feel very much attracted to.”
The brand also detailed why the French native was an obvious choice for this ambassador role. “Striving for excellence and with a perpetual honing of craft, Victor joins Louis Vuitton on a journey of shared values and aligned ambitions. Like Louis Vuitton himself, the young athlete has blazed a trail, excelling in a career that is only just beginning,” the official press release read. This is not the first time the apparel company has tapped into high profile athletes of color. Last month LeBron James starred in a campaign for Pharrell Williams’ LV Spring/Summer 2024 collection. In 2021 global tennis phenomenon Naomi Osaka was named a brand ambassador for the maison.
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Pharrell Williams certainly knows how to get the people going. On Friday (Jan. 12), the multihyphenate talent teased a collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Timberland, and all the corners of well-dressed, fashion-forward social media are going in.
If you don’t know, one of Pharrell’s current gigs is Creative Director of Louis Vuitton. This union with Timberland is just the latest bomb drop since he picked up the reigns of LV about a year ago to fill the void left by the untimely passing of Virgil Abloh.
Taking to his LV’d out @skateboard Instagram, Pharrell showed off what looks like your standard 6″ high construction Timberland boot—except his version sports the Timberland logo with “Louis Vuitton Paris” written below on the tongue and the world-recognized LV logo on the inner portion which he of course folded down for a look. After the reveal, he pulled down his wide-legged denim that surely cost more than your standard Timbs, too.
No word on a release date or pricing, but you can guarantee these will sell out instantly and cost a grip considering the LV x Nike Air Force 1’s went for about $2750, at retail. Expect to see plenty of these at LV’s Fall/Winter 2024 menswear show that goes down on January 16 during Paris Fashion Week.
No matter the high price of admission, social media has already started either thirsting for these or slandering the design as “lazy.” See for yourself in the gallery.
We’d take a pair, for review purposes, though.
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It’s been a hot minute since Pharrell Williams was dominating the airwaves with his out-of-this-world music production, but that doesn’t mean the man hasn’t been hard at work on other projects.
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On Wednesday (Nov. 29), Nice Kicks gave sneakerheads a sneak peak at Skateboard P’s upcoming Louis Vuitton sneaker silhouette, and well, at least they look comfortable. Images of the new Pharrell Louis Vuitton 3D-printed shoe was shared by KAWS and Pusha T (of course), and though they don’t look like anything too special, best believe it will cost a grip to get your feet in a pair of these.
Nice Kicks reports:
The 3D-printed-like clog is embossed with LV’s insignia on the side panels and VUITTON across the front with “Show Hong Kong” in the interior. However, not much else is known about the shoe. However, first looks and co-signs from KAWS and Pusha indicate that the first LV shoe under Pharrell will be a focal point for the fashion house.
Yeah, we really don’t expect these to be a hot commodity for resellers as everything seems to be bricking these days. But hey, if you’re a fan of Pharrell and Louis Vuitton, go for it. We ain’t mad at cha.
Check out pics of the Pharrell x Louis Vuitton croc-ish kicks, and let us know if Louis Vuitton’s Mens Creative Director has a hit on his hands in the comments section below.
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LeBron James continues to ball off the court. He recently starred in a Louis Vuitton campaign and pulled up to the season opener wearing over $28K in LV.
High Snobiety is reporting that the Los Angeles Laker is the face of a new advertising rollout by the French brand. The label has leased several high profile out of home billboard advertisements throughout New York City. First appearing on Tuesday, October 24 the visual captures the National Basketball League legend wearing a black suit, white dress shirt and black tie accompanied by a gold colored brooch. Over his shoulder he is carrying the Louis Vuitton Speedy Bag in red.
The timing for the advertisements seems to be purposeful as the 2023-2024 season starts this week. As spotted on TMZ LeBron James arrived to Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado wearing some pieces from the 2024 spring summer menswear collection. The outfit included a digitized Damoflage jacket, Super Vision sunglasses, a green Speedy Bandouliere 40 bag used to go over the shoulder, Checker Derby shoes and a small hard trunk case.
LeBron James is in great company when it comes to the talent Pharrell Williams has recruited to represent the luxury apparel goods label since replacing the late great Virgil Abloh. Earlier this year Rihanna starred in a separate campaign that also focused on the iconic Speedy Bag. You can watch the Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2024 runway show here.
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Louis Vuitton is turning some of their most signature pieces into home decor. The brand is releasing vases shaped like their bags.
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High Snobiety is reporting that the French label has created luxury container for your fresh flowers. The homewares are made of 100% porcelain and feature the company’s iconic logos. According to their website the “vase echoes the design of its iconic namesake. Signature details of the handbag, such as the Monogram pattern and S-lock hardware, are embossed on a delicate porcelain surface”. These pieces come in three different variations including the Petite Malle (their rectangular clutch offering), the Petite Boite Chapeau (a circular clutch) and the Noé BB (a slouch drawstring offering).
As expected these vases do not come cheap and actually carry a higher price tag than the actual bags. Elevated home decor is nothing new to the luxury fashion house. Most recently they have released a wide array of items including a $32,500 flower tower and a $9,350 lantern. Earlier this year Pharrell Williams unveiled his first ever collection as Creative Director for Louis Vuitton’s menswear line. The event featured a memorable performance from Skateboard P and Jay-Z. Since then Williams casted a then pregnant Rihanna to star in a campaign that featured LV’s Speedy Bag.
You can shop the porcelain vase collection here.
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Even while pregnant Rihanna still slays. She and her baby bump are the new stars of Pharrell William’s Louis Vuitton campaign.
As spotted on HipHopDX Bad Gyal RiRi has been tapped by Skateboard P for his inaugural drop for the Men’s Spring Summer 2023 collection with the French fashion house. “Conjuring the bustling energy of Canal Street in New York, Rihanna embodies the trailblazing vision of Pharrell Williams’ debut collection with a new rendition of the emblematic Speedy” the caption read.
The “We Found Love” singer is captured sporting the brand’s Speedy handbag and duffle bag. “The new Speedy conjures through the inimitable savoir-faire of the maison a visual language evocative of the codes and stylistic attitude of Canal Street. It is an everyday icon conceived for every walk of life,” Luis Vuitton said in a formal statement.
On Tuesday, June 20 Pharrell Williams presented his first collection for Louis Vuitton at the iconic Pont Neuf in Paris. The event was attended by several noted celebrities including Jared Leto, Kim Kardashian, Pusha T and Jay-Z. Pharrell Williams closed his debut show for Louis Vuitton in a digitalized Damoflage motif suit, paying tribute to Paris with the reinvigorated emblem of the Maison.
You can see the Rihanna Louis Vuitton promotional trailer below.
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In a career full of iconic moments, Pharrell Williams has added yet another achievement to his extensive list of accomplishments. This time, he brought along his friend, collaborator and 24-time Grammy winner Jay-Z to help celebrate with a performance at his recent Louis Vuitton’s 2024 Men’s Spring-Summer Fashion Show, where he debuted his first collection […]
Pharrell Williams made his runway debut as Louis Vuitton’s new creative director of menswear on Tuesday (June 20), when the luxury fashion house unveiled its spring/summer 2024 collection during Paris Fashion Week. The star-studded event took place at Paris’ Pont Neuf and featured a choir and an orchestra, as the models showed off the colorful […]
