Pharrell is stepping into Virgil Abloh’s big sneakers over at Louis Vuitton. His first show is fast approaching.
Pharrell Is The New Men’s Creative Director
The musician and full-time fashionista announced his new position today via social media in a joint statement with the fashion house. “Louis Vuitton is delighted to welcome Pharrell Williams as its new Men’s Creative Director. His first collection for Louis Vuitton will be revealed next June during Men’s Fashion Week in Paris.”
The statement continues on to praise the “Happy” singer and his accomplishments so far in fashion. “Pharrell Williams is a visionary whose creative universes expand from music to art, and to fashion – establishing himself as a cultural global icon over the past twenty years. The way in which he breaks boundaries across the various worlds he explores, aligns with Louis Vuitton’s status as a Cultural Maison, reinforcing its values of innovation, pioneer spirit, and entrepreneurship.”
Pharrell’s Second Time Around
Louis Vuitton reminded their audience that they have put their faith in Pharrell before and obviously, it was so great, they are back for more. “I am glad to welcome Pharrell back home, after our collaborations in 2004 and 2008 for Louis Vuitton, as our new Men’s Creative Director. His creative vision beyond fashion will undoubtedly lead Louis Vuitton towards a new and very exciting chapter.”
It was signed off as, “Pietro Beccari, Louis Vuitton’s Chairman and CEO.” So, you know it’s official! Pharrell is getting prepped as well. The singer has completely scrubbed his Instagram page, the only post available is the one announcement that Louis Vuitton tagged him in.
Pharrell will be doing the same thing as Virgil Abloh before his untimely passing many followers are happy that the role has been filled by another person of color and someone that also exudes creativity.
Virgil Abloh Set A Standard
Virgil had such great relationships with many people in the fashion world and music industry. He and Kanye West were great friends but he was so much more than that he rubbed elbows with Rihanna and one has to assume that if he was still alive today, her Super Bowl halftime show would include something from the designer.
He was also good friends with Drake, and Frank Ocean, he often spoke of his friends bouncing ideas off of him. Abloh passed away at age 41 in 2021 after a battle with a rare cancer. After his passing, fans wondered what direction, the fashion house would take now.
After sitting out to properly grieve Virgil and the designs we would no longer get, they were ready to make their next move, Pharrell.
Pharrell Has A Lot Of Support
The comments supporting Pharrell are plentiful. People from all corners of the internet seem to agree that this decision is a pretty good one. “Take all my money,” suggested one follower. Rapper Big Sean is anticipating the new drop. “U did design the original Millionaire Louis Glasses n more, so it’s really just picking up where you left off. Congrats my Aries bro 🤲🏾”
Congrats Pharrell!
