Pharrell Williams to Become Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Designer

Louis Vuitton is reportedly in talks with Pharrell Williams, the renowned musician and streetwear entrepreneur, to become the luxury brand’s next men’s head designer. Williams, who rose to fame in the late 1990s as part of the hip-hop production duo The Neptunes, could become the second Black American to be appointed to a head design role at a European luxury house. The talks come as Louis Vuitton aims to extend its growth emerging from the pandemic. If appointed, Williams will replace the late Virgil Abloh, who previously held the position. The strategy of appointing well-known creatives has been successful for Louis Vuitton and in contrast to Kering SA, which recently named a little-known designer as Gucci’s new creative director.

The position has been vacant since the death of Virgil Abloh in 2021, with several emerging designers said to be under consideration. An announcement is expected soon, following the appointment of Pietro Beccari as chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton. Despite the lack of a creative director, the brand has continued to stage high-profile shows featuring live performances, underlining its strategy of creating entertainment experiences for a global online audience.

Victoria Beckham: From Spice Girl to Art Curator

Victoria Beckham, the quintessential icon of reinvention, has once again redefined her image. This time, she’s stepping out of the fashion world and into the art world, curating an exhibition of renowned 20th and 21st-century artists for Sotheby’s. The exhibition, showcasing works by masters like Yoshitomo Nara, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Francis Bacon, is currently on […]

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Stepping on the Competition: Why Steve Madden’s Acquisition of Kurt Geiger Makes Sense

The recent announcement of Steve Madden’s acquisition of Kurt Geiger signals a strategic move in the competitive footwear market. This deal highlights several key motivations driving such acquisitions in the fashion industry: 1. Expanding Market Dominance: By acquiring a key competitor like Kurt Geiger, Steve Madden aims to strengthen its market position. Kurt Geiger boasts […]

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Warner Music Acquires Africori, Deepening its Roots in the African Music Market

Warner Music Group (WMG) has finalized the full acquisition of Africori, a leading African music company specializing in distribution, rights management, and artist development. This strategic move strengthens WMG’s presence in the rapidly growing African music market, building upon existing partnerships with key players like Chocolate City and WCB-Wasafi. “We’ve demonstrated that investing in and […]

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