Louis Vuitton chose music industry figure Pharrell Williams to head artistic direction of its menswear designs, after the high-profile position was left vacant since the passing of Virgil Abloh
Pharrell Williams attends the Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala in New York New York, U.S., June 16, 2022. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochstop label Louis Vuitton said on Tuesday it has hired Pharrell Williams to head artistic direction of its menswear designs, tapping a popular figure from the music industry to fill the high-profile position left vacant since the passing of star designer Virgil Abloh over a year ago.
"Louis Vuitton is delighted to welcome @Pharrell as its new Men’s Creative Director", Louis Vuitton said in a tweet.Williams' first collection for the label will be shown in June during Men's Fashion Week in Paris, the brand added. Williams rose to fame in the music business as a producer and singer with hits including "Happy" and "Blurred Lines." He has won 13 Grammy awards and was a judge on the popular singing competition show "The Voice."
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