FASHION

LOUIS VUITTON APPOINTS PHARRELL WILLIAMS AS THEIR NEW MEN’S CREATIVE DIRECTOR

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

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by LYNNE ANNE FAY

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COURTESY of LOUIS VUITTON

Louis Vuitton has made a major announcement in the fashion world, revealing that Pharrell Williams has been appointed as its new Men's Creative Director, effective immediately. Williams is renowned for his visionary approach, which encompasses music, art, and fashion. His first collection for Louis Vuitton will be showcased in June during the Men's Fashion Week in Paris, and fans of the brand are eagerly awaiting what is sure to be a standout event.

Williams has become a cultural icon over the past two decades, establishing himself as a true creative force across a range of different industries. The way in which he breaks boundaries across the various worlds he explores aligns with Louis Vuitton’s status as a Cultural Mason, reinforcing its values of innovation, pioneer spirit and entrepreneurship. His biography is impressive, with 10 billion combined global music streams to date, 13 Grammy Awards, two Academy Award nominations, a Golden Globe Nomination, and an Emmy nomination, as well as authoring books and founding non-profit organizations, among other accomplishments.

“Williams’ creative vision beyond fashion will undoubtedly lead Louis Vuitton towards a new and very exciting chapter.”

–Pietro Beccari–