Louis Vuitton Paris Fashion Week 2026: Pharrell’s Vision of Timeless Luxury

As the fashion industry looks to steady itself after a challenging couple of years, luxury houses are leaning into heritage, craftsmanship, and longevity. Investment pieces, not momentary trends, are once again taking centre stage and Louis Vuitton is leading that conversation with confidence.

The brand opened the year with a bold outdoor campaign celebrating the 130th anniversary of its iconic Monogram, a symbol that remains one of the most recognisable and valuable assets in luxury fashion. That same reverence for legacy carried into Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week 2026 men’s show, where creative director Pharrell Williams continued to blur the lines between fashion, music, design, and culture.

Kicking off Paris Men’s Fashion Week on Tuesday night, Pharrell presented a collection rooted in balance. The clothes felt refined without becoming rigid, expressive without tipping into excess. This season, his vision leaned more classic than previous outings, while still maintaining a clear eye on the future. The Fall 2026 men’s collection drew inspiration from ’80s nostalgia, pairing tailored suits and structured coats with vibrant sportswear and playful accessories. Standout novelty pieces, including a silver boom box–shaped bag, injected personality into the lineup. Yet beneath the surface, innovation remained central. Almost every look was designed with performance and durability in mind, reinforcing the idea that modern luxury should be built to last.

The show’s setting elevated that message even further. Staged at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, the runway revolved around a glass-walled house constructed inside the space. Known as Drophaus, the structure was created in collaboration with architecture and design studio Not a Hotel. Surrounded by greenery and placed on artificial grass, the house became the heart of the show. Models navigated paths lined with plants before eventually moving inside the structure itself, grounding the collection in a sense of real life and everyday movement. Fashion here didn’t feel distant or untouchable - it felt lived in.

The front row was just as considered as the runway. Usher embodied understated sophistication in a long black peacoat layered over a crisp white tee, finished with a tie and Chelsea boots. The look was polished, mature, and effortless. Chris Brown took a bolder route, opting for a vibrant fuchsia cardigan paired with relaxed denim and platform footwear, delivering colour and confidence in equal measure.

Quavo brought his signature edge, stepping out in a motorcycle jacket styled with a paisley tie and grills, a look that felt both directional and unmistakably his. Kai Cenat kept things casual in a full sweatsuit, staying true to his personal style while still fitting seamlessly into the Louis Vuitton world. Elsewhere, familiar faces filled the venue, including John Legend, Tyriq Withers, A$AP Nast, Skepta, and Future, many dressed head-to-toe in Louis Vuitton. Skepta opted for a clean, classic approach with a black sweater layered over a white-collared shirt, baggy jeans, and loafers. As a brand ambassador, Future stayed within his comfort zone, leaning into logo accessories, a plaid puffer jacket, and relaxed denim.

Although the focus was firmly on men’s fashion, SZA made a standout appearance. The R&B star wore a rich brown leather coat styled with pinstripes and classic Vans, effortlessly blending menswear elements with her signature carefree style.

Future delivered quiet luxury in a cream Louis Vuitton sweater paired with tailored brown trousers. His matching brown, cream, and black plaid bubble coat elevated the look, adding a subtle streetwear edge.

John Legend kept things timeless in a warm brown suit, striped tie, and monogram Louis Vuitton bag. The outfit felt polished without feeling stiff, proof that classic tailoring never goes out of style.

Quavo brought attitude and edge in a leather jacket styled with a patterned tie, wide-leg trousers, and statement accessories. A confident balance of tailoring and personality that was impossible to miss.

Skepta stayed sharp and understated in a charcoal knit layered over a crisp white shirt and relaxed denim. Simple, confident, and driven by fit rather than flash.

This Paris Fashion Week moment arrives just a month after Pharrell unveiled Louis Vuitton’s pre-fall 2026 men’s collection. That range introduced footwear highlights including the LV Flip sandal in smooth black and brown calf leather, alongside the LV Jazz silhouette reimagined as a brown suede boat shoe. Pre-fall also saw updates to the LV Buttersoft sneaker, arriving in black, brown, and beige mini monogram nubuck, as well as hairy suede iterations. The LV Trainer returned in canvas with leather trims and textured suede finishes, while the LV Skate appeared in colours that echoed the wider collection.

Together, these collections reinforce Pharrell Williams’ vision for Louis Vuitton: luxury rooted in heritage, built for modern life, and designed to move seamlessly between culture, craft, and everyday wear.