Pharrell Williams staged his spring-summer 2026 collection for Louis Vuitton at Place Georges-Pompidou, a venue chosen less for scale than for its symbolism. It conveyed openness, velocity, and internationalism.
India provided the framework, not as decoration, but as construction. The collection filtered Indian tailoring and metropolitan layering into a wardrobe that encouraged movement.
Under Williams, the LVERS philosophy has shifted into daily use. Luxury arrived not in grand gestures, but in design logic.
Tailoring loosened up. Jackets draped with ease, trousers slouched from low hips, clipped at the sides with utility zips. Suits came in dusty brown denim, patchworked wool, and a purple-washed indigo that sat easily as a neutral.
A navy blazer printed quietly with L.V.M. suggested discretion and belonging. Pinstripes appeared as blurred brushstrokes, hinting at steamer trunks while steering clear of quotation.
Pattern made brief appearances, from crinkled jacquards to vaporous checks, more like impressions left by travel than motifs laid out in advance. Shoes kept a low profile, hems puddled freely. The clothing moved with the wearer, rather than sculpting them.
Color drew from sun-scoured landscapes: terracotta, sand, and clay, lit by flashes of saffron or overdeveloped white. Louis Vuitton’s heritage codes returned in revision. Damier checks were spliced across leather bags. A motif first designed for The Darjeeling Limited resurfaced in a new alignment.
Painted stripes called back to archival luggage. Studded charms, appliquéd animals, and worked trunks contributed a sense of ritual. A maroon overcoat styled with striped boxer shorts and loafers condensed the message.
The stance felt thoughtful but at ease. Rather than blending modes, the collection allowed them to travel side by side, each informing the other across the same route.
Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2026 Collection
