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Pharrell has been named the next Mens Head Designer at Louis Vuitton, a position similar to that once held by the late Virgil Abloh.

late Virgil Abloh. The French fashion house made the hire official on Tuesday (February 14), revealing that Skateboard Ps first Louis Vuitton collection will be unveiled next June during Mens Fashion Week in Paris. Pharrell Williams is a visionary whose creative universes expand from music to art, and to fashion establishing himself as a cultural global icon over the past twenty years, LVs announcement read. The way in which he breaks boundaries across the various worlds he explores, aligns with Louis Vuittons status as a Cultural Maison, reinforcing its values of innovation, pioneer spirit, and entrepreneurship. A post shared by Louis Vuitton (@louisvuitton) Pietro Beccari, Louis Vuittons Chairman and CEO, added in a statement: I am glad to welcome Pharrell back home, after our collaborations in 2004 and 2008 for Louis Vuitton, as our new Mens Creative Director. His creative vision beyond fashion will undoubtedly lead Louis Vuitton towards a new and very exciting chapter. Pusha T was among those who saluted his close friend and fellow Virginia native for earning the new role at Louis Vuitton and being a trailblazer in the fashion space. Lets be clearLike lets be very clearHes always been firstRespectfully of courseTimelines dont lie right? Put a date on itAnd this was after designing the shadesyears after. Correct me if Im wrongCongrats man, he wrote. Pusha added in another post: Yeah, look at my mancongrats my man. View this post on Instagram Read more