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Louis Vuitton ventures into the world of audio with inaugural podcast series

Louis Vuitton has ventured into the world of audio with its inaugural podcast series, "Louis Vuitton [Extended]," hosted by journalist and fashion filmmaker Loïc Prigent. Releasing two episodes monthly, each lasting between 20 to 40 minutes, the podcast delves into the Maison's cultural landmarks and creative endeavors. In a media release the...

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In Pictures: Tyler, The Creator collaborates with Louis Vuitton on spring capsule

Building on Pharrell Williams’ vision for Louis Vuitton, the musician-turned-men’s creative director for the luxury brand invited his friend and fellow artist Tyler, The Creator to collaborate on the design of a collection for the house. As such, Tyler, The Creator worked on Louis Vuitton’s spring 2024 capsule men’s collection, bringing together...

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Louis Vuitton looks to the Wild West for AW24 show

Martin Scorcese's film "Killers of the Flower Moon" seemed to have been the inspiration behind Louis Vuitton's autumn-winter 2024/2025 show, which closed the first day of Paris Fashion Week for the season. The event took a "calmer" approach than the previous shows hosted by Pharrell Williams (it's not every day you privatise the Pont Neuf by...

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Pharrell headlines Paris Fashion Week

The fashion season hits its stride on Tuesday with menswear week in Paris, with musician-turned-designer Pharrell Williams the headline act in the increasingly celebrity-dominated industry. Trends move at lightning speed in the age of TikTok, but brands will be hoping some concepts garner as much attention as "quiet luxury" or "noughties...

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In constant flux: The creative upheaval of designers in 2023

Fashion has always been fickle, and while the role of creative director is highly coveted, it has never been considered the most secure gig in the industry. This year, the constant flux was particularly evident at the highest echelons of luxury fashion's creative ladder, as no one, from industry veterans and long-time executives to newly crowned...

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Michelle Yeoh, Beyonce and Pharrell Williams named most stylish people of 2023

A total of 71 names made it onto the New York Times' Most Stylish People of 2023 list, which utilises the media outlet's own search engine to determine such individuals. The order of the list is not set in place and therefore can be interpreted how the reader wishes. At FashionUnited, we have highlighted those we believe have made a particular...

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Louis Vuitton's pre-fall 2024 men's collection unveiled in Hong Kong amid shifting luxury

Louis Vuitton headed East to Hong Kong this week to show the brand’s inaugural men’s pre-fall 2024 collection. Drones captured models from all angles against the backdrop of the harbour, setting a nautical tone with influences of an urban sailor and surfer. This aesthetic translated into a uniform featuring softly tailored double-breasted...

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Louis Vuitton's one million dollar hand bag is beyond aspirational luxury

In the rarefied world of luxury fashion, where price tags often flirt with excess, Louis Vuitton's latest creation has raised eyebrows and set tongues wagging. Enter the Millionaire Speedy, a yellow-hued handbag that found its debut gracing the arm of Pharrell Williams, the brand's newly anointed artistic director of menswear. However, what has...

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Pharrell Williams' pre-fall collection for Louis Vuitton to be unveiled in Hong Kong

Pharrell Williams, men's creative director at Louis Vuitton, will present his next collection in Hong Kong on November 30. The information was broadcast by the media WWD. After a first highly publicised fashion show in the heart of Paris last June, Williams will unveil Louis Vuitton's pre-fall men's collection during a second show far from the...

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Pharrell Williams, Sabato de Sarno among entrants in 2023’s The BoF 500

The Business of Fashion (BoF) has unveiled the influential names added to this year’s The BoF 500, an index of individuals the media firm deems as those shaping the global fashion industry. New selections for the 10th anniversary year of the list were chosen based on their leadership, creativity, innovation and impact, BoF said, with nominations...

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The waltz of creative directors in 2023

As is the case every year, there is a succession of creative directors at ready-to-wear brands and major luxury houses. In 2023, Gabriela Hearst, who had been head of creation at Chloé for three years, announced her departure, while Tom Ford left his eponymous label to turn his attentions towards his cinematic passions. Most recently, a most...

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Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton presents a show worthy of a Hollywood production

To inaugurate its first Louis Vuitton spring summer 2024 collection, Pharrell Williams organized an event with guaranteed buzz. On Wednesday June 21, 2023, to attend the presentation of the first Louis Vuitton collection by the new, and famous, men's creative director, Pharrell Williams, guests embarked on a yacht at the level of the Quai...