Play and Style: Pharrell's Louis Vuitton Transforms the Catwalk
Parijs, woensdag, 25 juni 2025.
Pharrell Williams unveiled a stunning Louis Vuitton collection inspired by the classic board game ‘Snakes and Ladders’ at the Centre Pompidou. The show, attended by stars like Beyoncé and Jay-Z, transformed the fashion world with a unique mix of playful childlike prints and advanced haute couture. With a monumental 2-metre wide chessboard floor as a backdrop, Williams presented a collection that blurs the boundaries between fashion, art, and entertainment, with each design telling a story of adventure, risk, and creativity.
Fashion Spectacle at the Centre Pompidou
On Tuesday evening, Pharrell Williams presented his fifth fashion show for Louis Vuitton, an extraordinary collection inspired by the classic board game ‘Snakes and Ladders’ [1][2]. The show took place at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, where a monumental 2-metre wide chessboard floor served as a spectacular backdrop [3].
Star Gathering and Artistic Vision
The fashion show drew numerous celebrities, including Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Spike Lee, and Bradley Cooper [4]. Williams created a collection that blurs the boundaries between fashion and art, with designs referencing Indian sartorial tradition and modern dandyism [5].
Unique Design Features
The collection included striking elements such as leather jackets with animal prints, references to the film ‘The Darjeeling Limited’, and a new brown denim wash inspired by coffee beans [6]. Accessories like the Speedy P9 bag and new footwear models completed the exceptional line [7].