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Pharrell Williams named Louis Vuitton's new men's creative director

Headline from KIII Corpus Christi

Pharrell will succeed late fashion designer Virgil Abloh as the head of menswear for the iconic fashion house.

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  1. New York Times

    Pharrell Williams Is Louis Vuitton’s Next Men’s Designer (opens New York Times)

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    The rapper and music producer will succeed Virgil Abloh and “lead Louis Vuitton toward a new and very exciting chapter,” the brand said in a statement.

  2. Black Enterprise

    Pharrell Williams Replaces Virgil Abloh As Louis Vuitton's Menswear Designer (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Super producer and fashion guru Pharrell Williams is Louis Vuitton's new menswear designer, replacing the late Virgil Abloh.

  3. Digital Journal

    Pharrell Williams in talks to be Louis Vuitton designer: reports (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Hip-hop artist Pharrell Williams is in talks to take over as head of menswear for Louis Vuitton, media reports said on Tuesday. Williams would fill

  4. KIII Corpus Christi

    Pharrell Williams named Louis Vuitton's new men's creative director (opens KIII Corpus Christi)

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    KIII Corpus Christi's feed description

    Pharrell will succeed late fashion designer Virgil Abloh as the head of menswear for the iconic fashion house.

  5. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Louis Vuitton Names Pharrell Williams as New Men's Creative Director (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Pharrell Williams' first collection as the men's creative director for Louis Vuitton will debut next June during Men's Fashion Week in Paris.

  6. CBS News

    Pharrell Williams will be Louis Vuitton's next men's creative director (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    His first collection for the brand will debut in June during Men's Fashion Week in Paris.

  7. Insider

    Pharrell Williams was just named the new creative director of Louis Vuitton's menswear division (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The luxury brand has tapped musician and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams as its next "Men's Creative Director."

  8. Forbes

    Pharrell Williams Succeeds Virgil Abloh As Louis Vuitton Menswear Creative Director (opens Forbes)

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    The position was last held by Virgil Abloh, who died in 2021.

  9. Deutsche Welle

    Pharrell Williams named head of menswear at Louis Vuitton – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The music superstar noted for his front row fashion show appearances over the years will assume the menswear mantel. The late former head Virgil Abloh also came to the fashion house from the music world.

  10. France 24

    Pharrell Williams takes over menswear at Louis Vuitton (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Luxury brand Louis Vuitton on Tuesday announced the appointment of hip-hop artist Pharrell Williams as its new head of menswear.

  11. The Guardian

    Pharrell Williams named as creative director of Louis Vuitton menswear (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Musician and entrepreneur is second Black American designer to hold position at French luxury house after Virgil Abloh

  12. Lamag

    Pharrell Williams Named Creative Director Louis Vuitton Menswear (opens Lamag)

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    Renaissance man Williams succeeds the late Virgil Abloh in designing the mens’ collection for one of the world’s biggest brands

  13. The Franklin News-Post

    Virginia native Pharrell Williams named men’s creative director for Louis Vuitton (opens The Franklin News-Post)

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    The Franklin News-Post's feed description

    Hip-hop artist, business owner and Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams is the new men’s creative director for Paris-based Louis Vuitton.

  14. Foxla

    Pharrell named Louis Vuitton's next men's designer (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Louis Vuitton has hired Pharrell Williams to become its new men’s creative director, opening a new chapter for the brand following the death of star designer Virgil Abloh in 2021.

  15. WFMZ Allentown

    Pharrell Williams appointed Louis Vuitton’s menswear creative director (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Pharrell Williams has been named as Louis Vuitton’s menswear creative director

  16. CBS News

    Pharrell Williams named creative director for Louis Vuitton menswear (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The French luxury fashion brand announced when Williams' first collection will be revealed.

  17. NPR

    Pharrell Williams succeeds Virgil Abloh as the head of men's designs at Louis Vuitton (opens NPR)

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    The singer, producer and designer has a long history of working with fashion brands — as well as big shoes to fill. Williams' first Louis Vuitton collection will debut at Men's Fashion Week in June.

  18. Forbes

    Why Louis Vuitton’s Choice Of Pharrell Williams As Men’s Creative Director Is So Inspired (opens Forbes)

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    It might seem crazy what I’m'bout to say, but there are so many reasons to celebrate Louis Vuitton’s choice of Pharrell Williams as its new creative director for men’s fashions. Among these are that he is an experimenter, insider-outsider, who does not mind losing control and who lives innovation.

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