![]() Each season she explores a story from the African diaspora. Pharrell put on an entertaining show and presented a collection that was a true reflection of him. And sunglasses were interesting, including a pair attached to a gold head clasp accentuated by pearls. Pharrell added colors like red, green, and yellow to the classic Damier print bags, which are usually brown and beige. He also produced Louis Vuitton trunks in a shiny copper color and the Damoflage print, presenting them on the runway like precious cargo-a model drove them out on a golf cart. They felt new but vintage at the same time and will sell well (Tyler, the Creator was already carrying the red style at the show). He made them in bold colors like cobalt, kelly green, yellow, and cherry red using a supple, collapsible leather instead of the stiff canvas LV typically uses for its handbags. Pharrell said the Speedy handbags were supposed to embody the spirit of Canal Street. ![]() The clothes were solid and sellable, but design innovation from Pharrell was most apparent with his accessories. And although the assortment was self-referential, it didn’t read as Pharrell cosplay or too nostalgic. He had a lot of ideas, but he utilized through lines to make the collection feel cohesive. The print was featured on denim, knits, fur, and tailoring. And there was the camouflage print he’s gravitated to over the years, now reinvisioned as “Damoflage,” which merges camo with Louis Vuitton’s Damier pattern. There were collarless jackets coming in denim or tweed with pearl embellishments inspired by the Chanel jackets Pharrell’s donned. There were fur coats that brought to mind a Roberto Cavalli fur Pharrell wore often in 2004. He redesigned it for Louis Vuitton by embellishing it with rhinestones and adding a Louis Vuitton script logo. There was the red varsity jacket he wore in the early 2000s with the “PA” emblem-standing for Princess Anne, the Virginia Beach high school he attended. If you’ve studied Pharrell’s looks over the years, the silhouettes and pieces on the runway looked familiar, merging Pharrell’s penchant for streetwear, luxury, skate, and tailoring. And New York’s own Angelo Urrutia presented a modern approach to classic American sportswear for his three-year-old label 4SDesigns.Ĭheck out our thoughts on these shows, and other great Men's Spring/Summer 2024 presentations from the likes of Givenchy, Junya Watanabe, Wales Bonner, and more, below.įor his debut collection as Louis Vuitton men’s creative director, Pharrell decided to create a collection that could have been plucked from his own wardrobe. Drew Curry’s Airei presented a captivating show that was dedicated to life’s journey and spirituality. Aside from major luxury houses, smaller American designers walked into Paris with shows that were as good the industry’s most established players. Nigo tapped into the exuberant lifestyles of 1980s Japan for his latest collection for Kenzo. Kim Jones celebrated his fifth year at Dior with a collection that celebrated the work of Yves Saint Laurent, Gianfranco Ferré, and Marc Bohan. The show was truly a star-studded spectacle that spotlighted Pharrell’s personal style and LVMH’s reliance on Black culture-did you catch all those references? While LV was a hard act to follow, many other brands and designers this season did not disappoint. Louis Vuitton set the bar high on Tuesday with Pharrell’s debut collection as creative director of menswear. ![]() Now that Paris Men’s Fashion Week has come to a close, we’re left with plenty of great shows to talk about.
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