Men’s Fall-Winter 2024. The story of American craftsmanship in Pharrell’s collection continues with traditional workwear and exclusive Louis Vuitton x Timberland collaboration.
LOUIS VUITTON
Fall-Winter 2024
Men’s Workwear Capsule Collection by Pharrell Williams
On 8 August 2024, Louis Vuitton releases a capsule collection devoted to the workwear at the core of Paris to VA, the Fall-Winter 2024 Men’s Show by Pharrell Williams. The in-store launch spans ready-to-wear, the limited-edition Keepall 50 Toolbox bag, and the Maison’s anticipated boot collaboration with Timberland. A key element in the January 2024 runway presentation, the capsule explores the American Western origins of workwear through the savoir-faire of Louis Vuitton and captures the dandy-esque fusion of elegance, utility, and comfort intrinsic to the collection. Rich in craftsmanship, it is a reflection of the discerning LVERS philosophy that pervades the practice of Men’s Creative Director Pharrell Williams and the Louis Vuitton Studio Prêt-à-Porter Homme.
WORKWEAR / Ready-to-wear
Ready-to-wear unites the authentic codes of workwear with the intricate craftsmanship of Louis Vuitton. With emphasised versatility, sophisticated workwear silhouettes combine durability and refinement in suits in overdyed jacquards rendered in elegant tones of browns, black and beiges. The characteristic yokes and leather appliqué motifs of the Western wardrobes grace the pockets of trucker jackets and coats constructed in sculpturally voluminous cuts true to the functional lines of the American workwear domain. Turquoise-like buttons embellish garments alongside details of pearls, embroideries and studs in delicate expressions of the savoir faire of the Maison.
KEEPALL 50 TOOLBOX / Bags and accessories
A signifying element in the Fall-Winter 2024 Men’s Collection, the capsule introduces the Keepall 50 Toolbox: a utility-inspired interpretation of the Maison’s emblematic bag. Created in the image of the toolbox exemplary to the origins of American workwear, the Keepall is transformed into a vessel of newfound functionality. Crafted in natural leather – its earthy nuance left intact – the bag is constructed with multiple exterior pockets and rivets and lined in coated Monogram Canvas. Echoing the travel-centric roots of workwear, the capsule also includes a flask and cigarette case forged in steel with engravings informed by the work boots of the American West. Finally, a silk scarf pays tribute to the undying key accessory of the same wardrobe.
Louis Vuitton x Timberland
The capsule collection sees the first release of Louis Vuitton’s workwear boot in collaboration with Timberland. Pre-launched on LouisVuitton.com and the LV App on 18 July 2024, the range will be available in selected stores worldwide on 8 August 2024.
LV 6-INCH / Louis Vuitton x Timberland
Reimagined through the creative lens of the Maison and crafted in Fiesso d’Artico, the Maison’s Italian shoe atelier, the LV 6 in boot, developed in collaboration with the American brand, is interpreted across two designs and several adaptations. Each style is created in premium supple Italian nubuck leather with insulation system and seam-sealed waterproof construction, and features the work boot’s signature rubber lug outsole. The LV 6-Inch boot showcases beautiful craftsmanship with an elegant LV Monogram embossment that becomes visible up close. It is proposed in nubuck leather in its traditional wheat colour or in black, with a Monogram-embossed tongue lining, Louis Vuitton eyelets, and leather tag adornments.
LV BOOT / Louis Vuitton x Timberland
The second line in the collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Timberland, the LV Boot magnifies the 6-Inch silhouette by fifteen percent for a directional take on the classic and manifests in five different forms, each featuring the rubber lug outsole. An ankle boot takes shape in wheat-coloured or black grained leather with a Monogram-embossed tongue lining and leather tag adornments. A ranger boot with an elongated shaft, lace hooks, and strap details materialises in wheat-coloured grained leather or black grained calf leather. A pull-on mid boot with bag puller details and brown leather ankle cuffs is crafted in wheat-coloured or black nubuck leather. Finally, a pull-on harness boot featuring side buckles as well as a harness is proposed in wheat-coloured or black nubuck leather.
LV 6-INCH EXCEPTIONAL EDITION / Louis Vuitton x Timberland
As part of the Louis Vuitton and Timberland capsule collection, the Maison releases fifty editions of a highly exceptional LV 6-Inch ankle boot. Created in a collaboration among the shoe, jewellery, and hard sided experts at Louis Vuitton, the singular work boot is crafted in Classic Monogram premium supple waterproof Italian leather on a bespoke interpretation of the work boot rubber lug outsole. It is embellished with 18K gold LV tongue initials, Louis Vuitton eyelets, lace tips, and tag hardware. The LV tongue initials are inscribed with the words “THE SUN IS SHINING ON US,” a sentiment expressed by Men’s Creative Director Pharrell Williams upon his debut show for Louis Vuitton in June 2023. The masterpiece in shoemaking comes in a bespoke Monogram leather and plexiglass shoebox with VVN trims presented on the Fall-Winter 2024 runway.
Photographe: © Colin Dodgson @colin_dodgson
Credits: © Courtesy of Louis Vuitton Italia
