Cover Look by Henry Taylor, Untitled, 2025, acrylic on canvas.
There’s music in the air over at Louis Vuitton’s menswear HQ in Paris — not just the luxury kind, but real chords, real melodies. Pharrell’s in his zone, bouncing between making records for John Legend and shaping the future of LV. Two years into the role of creative director, and it’s clear: he’s not just following in Virgil’s footsteps — he’s building out the whole blueprint.
His first collection, For Lovers, dropped in June 2023 and flipped the fashion world upside down. The Pont Neuf show at sunset — choir vocals in the air, legends like Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Rihanna, and Zendaya front row — it wasn’t just a show. It was a moment. Now he’s moving between the studio and the design floor like only he can, sometimes on an LV skateboard, while the kids’ scooters chill by the door. The man’s building vibes — whether it’s fabric or frequency. His French? Still in progress, as he puts it: “33 percent comprehension.” But Paris? Paris understands him just fine.
He literally pulled up to the Élysée to meet with President Macron in rose gold frames, flared jeans, and unreleased Adidas jellyfish kicks. Pharrell’s also one of the hosts of this year’s Met Gala. The theme? Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. He spoke on dandyism, not just as style but as statement — about consistency, confidence, and pride. That’s always been him. From pulling Birkins to wearing Chanel before it was trendy, he’s always known how to move ahead of the curve.
He reflected on growing up in Virginia Beach — feeling boxed in, like a “firefly in a preserve jar.” Everything changed after his first trip to Japan. That’s where he met Nigo. That’s where the floodgates opened. Now, two decades later, they’re collaborating again — this time at Louis Vuitton. Full circle. And Pharrell’s message today? Simple: travel, connect, build, and never limit yourself. “There are no ceilings except the ones you perceive.” That’s why he’s not just thinking about fashion or music — he wants the Met Gala to bring together artists, architects, tech innovators — everyone. Not just to celebrate, but to build something bigger. Pharrell’s still pushing things forward — and if he’s the one guiding this next era? We’re in good hands. Check out the whole Interview HERE!
