The fashion and entertainment industries, which have long been intertwined, converged even further on Tuesday when Louis Vuitton named Pharrell Williams, the American rapper and producer, as its new creative director for men’s wear. The French luxury brand announced on Instagram that it had hired Mr. Williams about 16 months after the sudden death of…
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Plus-size fashion continues to get better and better, as myriad brands have extended their size ranges to go beyond a 12 or 14. It’s meant so many more options and pieces to shop—closet staples, trend-driven finds, and silhouettes perfect for dressed-up occasions. The only downside is that all that bounty can take more searching to…
After much speculation, Louis Vuitton has announced its next men’s creative director: musician and producer Pharrell Williams. The French luxury house shared the news today, adding that Williams’ first collection will debut during men’s fashion week in Paris this June. It doesn’t come as a complete surprise as Williams has worked on collaborations with the…
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