The Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2025 Men's Collection, crafted by Men’s Creative Director Pharrell Williams, presents a vibrant and thoughtful portrayal of humanity. Set against the backdrop of La Maison de l'UNESCO in Paris, this collection encapsulates a global perspective, emphasizing unity and shared human experiences.

A Solar Perspective on Humanity

The collection is titled "LE MONDE EST À VOUS," celebrating the diversity of people who inhabit Earth. By taking a zoomed-out view, the collection seeks to harmonize the breadth of human experience. Pharrell Williams reflects on the unifying spirit of Louis Vuitton, highlighting the similarities that bind us together, illustrated through tonal silhouettes crafted with intricate details.

Paris to the World: A Community of LVERS

The show takes place on the rooftop of La Maison de l'UNESCO, symbolizing a gathering of the LVERS community. This community is at the heart of Louis Vuitton's creative ecosystem, where people from various backgrounds come together to work towards a shared vision. The collection underscores Louis Vuitton's core values: discernment, craftsmanship, and travel as a source of vitality and connection.

Leaders of Tomorrow: A Cinematic Prelude

The show opens with a cinematic prelude directed by the creative collective Air Afrique. This segment imagines a future generation attending a lecture on unity in diversity, reflecting the intergenerational message of Air Afrique. This African-French cultural platform collaborates on graphics and patterns for the collection, emphasizing the importance of Afro-diasporic arts and conversations.

Silhouettes of Global Dandies

The collection's silhouettes are inspired by archetypal travelers, featuring elements of aviation dress, tailored suits, and functional sportswear. From the diplomat's slender suits to the leisure traveler's comfortable tracksuits, each garment showcases meticulous craftsmanship, emphasizing both style and practicality.

Palette and Textures: A Closer Look

The collection's color palette is inspired by the nuances of human skin tones, creating a muted yet sophisticated look. On closer inspection, the intricate details reveal themselves, reflecting the idea of skin's complex texture. This theme extends to patterns and monograms, which evoke animal hides and tactile experiences.

Artistic Collaborations and Details

Air Afrique, a creative collective, plays a significant role in the collection, contributing to logos and patterns. The show features a wealth of elaborate details, from embroidered buttons to pearl-encrusted designs. Accessories like aviator caps and crystal-embellished hats enhance the travel-inspired theme.

Footwear and Sunglasses: Travel-Inspired Designs

The collection includes a range of shoes inspired by travelers, such as the LV Agent boot and the LV Diplomat lace-ups. Sunglasses draw on aviation codes, with designs like the LV Passport and LV Supermask, featuring innovative materials and stylish frames.

New Bag Line: Soft Leather Goods

The collection debuts a new line of Soft Leather Goods, re-crafting iconic bags like the Alma and the Christopher in luxurious leather. This line emphasizes classic Louis Vuitton designs with modern enhancements, including multi-pocket adornments and rhinestone-covered bags.

Soundtrack and Fragrance

The soundtrack, produced by Pharrell Williams, features original pieces performed live, adding an auditory dimension to the show. Additionally, Pharrell's collaboration with Les Parfums Louis Vuitton results in a new fragrance, LVERS, which captures the essence of sunlight and love, echoing the show's themes.