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21.06.2023 - 12:57 / msn.com
Pharrell Williams did and last night on the Pont Neuf bridge in Paris he found out. After a week of teasing behind-the-scenes clips and a billboard campaign starring Rihanna and a takeout coffee, he staged his debut runway show as Louis Vuitton’s new men’s creative director. It was, needless to say, a mega-budget spectacle.
We’ll get on to the clothes but first, a quick rewind. When news broke in February that the rapper/producer/entrepreneur/youngest-looking-50-year-old had bagged menswear’s top job, there was excitement but also some cynicism, namely from fashion’s snooty old guard. “What does Pharrell know about design?” scoffed the doubters.
Well, probably enough: he created eyewear and jewellery for Louis Vuitton in 2008; he produced a Chanel capsule with Karl Lagerfeld; and he’s worked with Nike, BAPE, Timberland and Adidas. Besides, as he explains: “I didn’t go to Central St Martins but, you know, I didn’t go to Juillards to study music. And I’ve been alright.
”The point is Louis Vuitton don’t need a camera-shy couturier, mumbling through a mouth full of pins. They want a showman who can harness big teams and even bigger resources to create a blockbuster. Pharrell’s predecessor, the late great Virgil Abloh, started the French house’s pivot into cultural firebrand; Pharrell is here to supercharge it.
Sorry folks, but fashion is no longer just about fashion: for better or for worse, it’s now part of the entertainment industry. Pharrell is a hit-maker, he understands the business of being Number One, and that’s what Louis Vuitton and CEO Pietro Beccari are banking on. So what about the clothes? Well, imagine a multiverse where nerdy and sporty meets regal and pimpish.
Rihanna is adding another diamond to her career’s tiara.
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It pays well to be a prince!
Longtime collaborators Pusha T and No Malice came together yesterday (June 20) for Pharrell‘s debut as the new creator of Louis Vuitton. As the fashion and hip-hop mogul revealed the new pieces from his Spring/Summer 2024 collection, the brothers reunited for a guest performance as Clipse, their long-running duo that’s been inactive for 13 years.
Rihanna teamed up with Pharrell Williams to model his first campaign with Louis Vuitton.
When Pharrell Williams unveiled his first collection as Louis Vuitton’s artistic director, succeeding Virgil Abloh, he exceeded expectations. Now, the musician is maintaining momentum with his first campaign for the fashion house, starring Rihanna.
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Beyoncé and Zendaya attended the star-studded Louis Vuitton fashion show to celebrate Pharrell’s menswear debut after being named the new creative director for the brand. The successful singer took a moment from her incredible Renaissance World Tour and sat front row next to the Emmy winner, who is making headlines for her new role in Luca Guadagnino’s film ‘Challengers.’Fans of the two stars went crazy after a short clip went viral, showing the pair having a sweet moment before the show started.
Pharrell Williams brought out all the stars for his fashion show!
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show as men's creative director in Paris on Tuesday, June 20.Bey, who graciously attended the event amidst her global , sat front row alongside her husband Jay-Z and , actor and known Beyoncé . Although Bey did wear clothes, it's her sunglasses that draw the attention. An enormous pair of black sunglasses with silver hardware that look like a sartorial version of ski goggles covered about 50 percent of her face.
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Pharrell Williams has shared a new single featuring the gospel choir Voices of Fire.Entitled ‘Joy (Unspeakable)’, the track was debuted last night (June 20) as part of Men’s Fashion Week in Paris, which saw Pharrell act as creative director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear designs.He also sported some of the designs during the ceremony at The Pont Neuf, which was watched by Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Rihanna and her partner, A$AP Rocky, Zendaya, Lewis Hamilton, Kelly Rowland, Tyler, the Creator and Kim Kardashian.You can listen to the track and watch the performance of the song from the event last night below.“Working with Pharrell is always an amazing experience that not only inspires you, but drives you to dig deep within yourself for the best you have to offer,” said Bishop Ezekiel Williams, founder of the Voices of Fire choir via a press release.“When the dream team finally came together on this song – Pharrell, Voices of Fire, Pastor Larry George, and yours truly – I knew that moment in the studio was one of destiny.”Williams was hired as the creative director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear designs back in February.
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Rihanna graced the show in Paris with her presence in head-to-toe denim that matched partner 's own 'fit. On Tuesday, June 20, attended Pharrell Williams's first show as men's creative director of the fashion house in a pixel-patterned denim jumpsuit, unbuttoned to show off a matching bra as well as . She accessorized with pointed-toe heels, layered necklaces, hoop earrings, and a matching beanie, styled over her long, straight hair.A$AP matched with his beau in LV denim shorts and a denim trucker jacket (also unbuttoned).
Pharrell Williams presented his hotly-anticipated debut collection as Louis Vuitton's creative director in his first fashion show for the house during Men's Paris Fashion Week. A historic backdrop for a historic night.