Yesterday in Paris, Louis Vuitton unveiled its Spring-Summer 2026 Men’s collection blending Indian craft and culture with Parisian sophistication. Set outside the Centre Pompidou, the runway—designed by Studio Mumbai’s Bijoy Jain—was transformed into a life-sized Snakes and Ladders board, symbolizing life’s twists and turns. The objective: Pharrell Williams’ latest exploration of travel, spirituality, and global style.
The collection drew inspiration from modern Indian sartorialism—fluid tailoring, sun-faded silks, llama and vicuña wool, and an earthy palette that swapped out black for purple-indigo and camel for soft beige. Dandyism was reimagined through a lens of softness and wearability, with easy layering and mismatched textures evoking elegance shaped by light and time.
A standout was the revival of The Darjeeling Limited motif, initially designed by Louis Vuitton for Wes Anderson’s 2007 film, reimagined in embroidery and print across tailoring, shirting, denim, luggage and accessories, bridging cinema and fashion.
Pharrell threaded in nods to mountaineering and glamping—shell jackets and hiking boots appeared elevated with embroidery and metal beading. Bags and footwear echoed this spirit: gem-studded crocodile shoppers, faded ostrich Speedys, and sculptural loafers and sandals emphasized craftsmanship and timeworn luxury.
A soundtrack co-produced by A.R. Rahman, Voices of Fire, Clipse, and Tyler, the Creator amplified the show’s global reach—melding gospel, Indian classical and rap into a cohesive rhythm.
Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton isn’t about spectacle for its own sake—it’s about connection: between cities, styles, and histories. The result? A collection that feels both expansive and deeply personal.
Watch the full runway show below.