News : Pharrell to Take Virgil Abloh’s Role as Louis Vuitton’s Menswear Designer

Navjosh February 21, 2023
image

 LV has confirmed the news. “Louis Vuitton is delighted to welcome @Pharrell 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,” it announced in a tweet.

Louis Vuitton is delighted to welcome @Pharrell 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. #LouisVuitton #PharrellWilliams pic.twitter.com/kUzelE6k0Y

— Louis Vuitton (@LouisVuitton) February 14, 2023

Pharrell Williams is in talks with Louis Vuitton to become the brand’s next menswear designer, reports WSJ citing people “familiar with the matter.”

If chosen, the rapper and super producer, 49, would succeed the late Virgil Abloh, who passed away in November 2021. Virgil was the first Black American to hold a head design role at a European luxury brand. The details about their talks have not been revealed. It’s also not clear what exact title Pharrell would hold if appointed.

A representative for Pharrell did not respond to a request for comment from the publication but several of his close friends, including Steven Victor and Pusha T hinted that the news is legitimate. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Pusha T (@kingpush)

 

RELATED ARTICLES

Lizzo Steals the Spotlight at ‘The Roast of Kevin Hart’

Usher, Teyana Taylor and more also stopped by to hold Hart's feet to the fire.

May 12, 2026 0 comment

KATSEYE Gets Emotional Recalling Meeting Ariana Grande and Tyler, The Creator

The girl group also revealed their dream collaborators.

May 08, 2026 0 comment

Ash Celebrate 30 Years Of ‘1977’ With New Reissue And Tour Dates

They are also holding a special livestreamed concert later tonight (May 6)

May 06, 2026 0 comment

Cardi B Sparks Mixed Reactions In Puffy Marc Jacobs Outfit At The Met Gala

Cardi B wore a giant Marc Jacobs gown with puffy, exaggerated proportions to the 2026 Met Gala and revealed she was battling a fever.

May 05, 2026 0 comment

Download Festival 2026 Announces Full Set Times Across All Stages

It’ll see headline sets from Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses and Linkin Park

April 30, 2026 0 comment

Cleetis Mack From Digital Underground Passes Away

Cleetis Mack joined up with Digital Underground six years after Shock G, Chopmaster J, and Kenny-K founded the group.

April 29, 2026 0 comment

Megan Thee Stallion seen in tears at “Moulin Rouge!” after Klay Thompson split

Hours before the performance, the rapper alleged that the Dallas Mavericks player had cheated on her.

April 27, 2026 0 comment

Leave a comment