Before Love Island USA, Taylor Williams had already caught Pharrell Williams’ attention. According to Legit.ng, Taylor is a third-generation Black cowboy from Oklahoma, a rodeo athlete, model, and veterinary medicine student. Louis Vuitton discovered him through the Oklahoma Cowboys Instagram page and flew him to Paris for Pharrell’s Western-inspired Fall/Winter 2024 menswear show.

In January 2024, Taylor walked the Louis Vuitton runway in a red leather suit, bringing real cowboy culture into Pharrell’s fashion world. That’s what makes the story stand out. Pharrell didn’t just want the look, he wanted someone authentic.
