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Pharrell Williams Channels Indian Heritage in Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2026

By blending Indian textiles with modern tailoring, the line positions Louis Vuitton to tap India’s fast-growing luxury market

Beyonce and Jay-Z attend the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 collection show during Men's Fashion Week in Paris, France, June 24, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Louis Vuitton takes inspiration from India for new collection
A model wears a creation as part of the men's Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2026 collection, that was presented in Paris, Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
A model wears a creation as part of the men's Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2026 collection, that was presented in Paris, Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Overview

  • The collection, now available, was developed after Pharrell Williams and his team traveled through Delhi, Mumbai and Jodhpur to study local craftsmanship and color palettes
  • Studio Mumbai architect Bijoy Jain designed a life-size Snakes and Ladders runway that merged ancient Indian symbolism with Vuitton’s travel narrative
  • Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman premiered “Yaara,” a new track co-created with Pharrell, underscoring the show’s immersive musical dimension
  • A capsule within the line revives Wes Anderson’s The Darjeeling Limited print, marrying archival luggage motifs with contemporary dandy silhouettes
  • Front-row guests Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Bradley Cooper highlighted Louis Vuitton’s strategy to strengthen its foothold in India’s $18 billion luxury sector