In November 2023, Pharrell Williams debuted his first ever Pre-Fall collection for Louis Vuitton in Hong Kong. The fashion crowd was transported to the "Hollywood of the East," also known as Avenue of the Stars, which honors talents like Michelle Yeoh and Bruce Lee. Williams' collection spanned slick tailored suits to easy sailor-inspired separates, with Mother of Pearl accents and nautical collars.
The designer looked to his community when it came to casting, featuring friends and family of the house, as well as members of the Hawaiian surf community and local models. This theme continues in Williams' 2024 Pre-Fall campaign, which was shot by Leslie Zhang and features a mix of models, including skater Carlisle Aikens, musician Joey Lanham, and surfer Martial Crum.
The campaign features the group lounging aboard a boat at sunset, looking pensively out to sea... and is soundtracked by"... Airplane Tickets," a Phar ← →
Read more: See hereThe designer looked to his community when it came to casting, featuring friends and family of the house, as well as members of the Hawaiian surf community and local models. This theme continues in Williams' 2024 Pre-Fall campaign, which was shot by Leslie Zhang and features a mix of models, including skater Carlisle Aikens, musician Joey Lanham, and surfer Martial Crum.
The campaign features the group lounging aboard a boat at sunset, looking pensively out to sea... and is soundtracked by"... Airplane Tickets," a Phar ← →
Pharrell Williams is a multi-talented American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer. Born on April 5, 1973, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, he rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of the hip-hop group N.E.R.D and as a solo artist.
Recent achievements include:
* In November 2023, Williams debuted his first ever Pre-Fall collection for Louis Vuitton in Hong Kong.
* In 2024, Williams released his first solo album in five years, titled"... Waterbear".
* Williams has won numerous awards for his music, including 13 Grammy Awards, and has been nominated for several others.
* He has also collaborated with a variety of artists, including Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, and Daft Punk.
* Williams is known for his versatility and has produced music in a wide range of genres, including R&B, hip-hop, pop, and electronic.
* He has also been involved in various other ventures... including fashion design and film production.
Recent achievements include:
* In November 2023, Williams debuted his first ever Pre-Fall collection for Louis Vuitton in Hong Kong.
* In 2024, Williams released his first solo album in five years, titled"... Waterbear".
* Williams has won numerous awards for his music, including 13 Grammy Awards, and has been nominated for several others.
* He has also collaborated with a variety of artists, including Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, and Daft Punk.
* Williams is known for his versatility and has produced music in a wide range of genres, including R&B, hip-hop, pop, and electronic.
* He has also been involved in various other ventures... including fashion design and film production.
Cast your mind back to November 2023 and you might recall the moment Pharrell Williams transported the fashion crowd to Hong Kong to debut his first ever Pre-Fall collection for Louis Vuitton . Taking over ‘The Hollywood of the East' – AKA HK's Avenue of the Stars, which pays tribute to talents like Michelle Yeoh and Bruce Lee – the designer dropped a collection that spanned slick tailored suits right the way through to easy sailor-inspired separates, with looks punctuated with Mother of Pearl accents and nautical collars.• • • •
