The Spring 2025 season of Menswear Paris Fashion Week is officially a-go, and it was Pharrell Williams at Louis Vuitton who the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode depended on to kick things into high gear.
Now officially into his fifth menswear collection as the creative force behind the French fashion house’s menswear division, Williams staged his latest showcase within the courtyard of the UNESCO building. The world’s flags served as the backdrop, as a nod to the community that builds up the Louis Vuitton menswear ecosystem. Attending and sitting front row were the likes of Sabrina Carpenter, Colman Domingo and Tems, who flocked to Paris to support the American musician-turned-designer. As the soundtrack (produced by Williams himself) blared through the speakers, models walked the damier-inspired runway. The buzz-worthy collection “depicts a celebration of humanity through distinct motifs and archetypal silhouettes”, delivering gender-neutral suiting, elevated denim, Western-inspired outerwear and plethora of covetable accessories.
Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:
“Why is Pharrell Williams doing better than many of the real designers? He is selling a dream and I am sold.” [tourbillions]
“That was quite a great show and quite a strong collection from Pharrell. It’s better in terms of cut and silhouettes plus, some looks were very chic. The cast was wonderful. So far, the best collection of the season.” [Lola701]
“I like it, good to see Pharrell Williams actually making an effort to do something new!” [Kanzai]
“What a SHOW! The music uplifts the whole ambiance. Pharrell explored his own culture and his experimental style since The Neptunes, distilled it into a style that not only works for the previous customers of LV, but opens up new dialogues within black culture. Truly makes a difference when you have a confident man in mind when you design, esp if than man is you.” [alwaysademo]
“The best collection I’ve seen of him. Williams has got an eye for fashion and for a probable it-piece.” [Alquimista]
“I loved the show, its more entertaining than many of the shows we have seen this season. Some of the clothes were a little heavy for summer but still look nice.” [Urban Stylin]
“Louis Vuitton menswear shows epitomize everything I hate about fashion nowadays.” [avonlea002]
“What the hell was this show? America’s Next Top Designer finale. Tragic…” [90sFan]
“The same pixelated prints, the same LV gangsta canvas everywhere, the same ‘let’s get a model carrying a big trunk” – the same everything. Pharrell at the end cosplaying 80s Dapper Dan for no reason. Boring!” [jeanclaude]
See all the looks from the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring 2025 collection and join the conversation, here.
