Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton 's artistic director for less than a year, is once again stirring up controversy with his Fall-Winter 2024-2025 collection, unveiled this Tuesday at a Far West-style fashion show. Last summer, his first show on the Pont Neuf was roundly criticized by environmentalists, as was his use offur in his creations. Nevertheless, this season Williams persists, showcasing models wearing coats in red fox or pink and white mink.
Fashion Week: Pharrell Williams' show for Louis Vuitton criticized by environmentalists
In a whirlwind of style and controversy, Paris welcomed Pharrell Williams' first fashion show as artistic director of Louis Vuitton Homme on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. On the Pont-Neuf, the city's historic landmark, a sensational show aroused the enthusiasm of spectators, while fuelling debate within the political scene. From the dazzling to the controversial, this eventful evening made an undeniable impression! [Read more]
This decision sparked outrage among animal rights groups, notably PETA, one of whose activists protested at Louis Vuitton's after-party on the evening of the show. Holding up a sign reading "Animals bleed for your fashion, Pharrell", the activist drew attention to the animal exploitation seen at the show.
A PETA activist disrupted the Louis Vuitton fashion show after-party. #ParisFashionWeek
- PETA France (@PETA_France) January 16, 2024
On his sign: " @Pharrell, animals bleed for your fashion!" pic.twitter.com/FMhTLLZ9MZ
PETA's reaction was not limited to this episode. On X (formerly Twitter), the association shared a video denouncing the python slaughterhouses in Asia, used to create Louis Vuitton bags. According to our confrères, a petition is also circulating accusing the persistent use of real fur by Louis Vuitton and other houses of the LVMH group, while most of the fashion industry has abandoned this practice.
Despite the strong reactions, Pharrell Williams seems determined to maintain his artistic vision ...
Fashion Week: Pharrell Williams' show for Louis Vuitton criticized by environmentalists
