Fashion Sees Masculinities Return

By: Chaz Russel - Freelance Lapazimageing

Editor-in-Chief: Sonya LaRae

Pha-REAL!! Hold on to you hats, Pharrell, for his spring 2026 menswear collection, he didn't miss a step or even a concept.

Lapazions, Pharrell Williams just reminded the world why he’s not here to follow fashion—he’s here to lead it. For Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2026 menswear collection, the creative director took us on a global journey with a nod to the refined wanderer: a man who appreciates impeccable craftsmanship, sun-worn textiles, and the kind of luggage that deserves its own passport stamp.

This season, Williams set his sights on India, conjuring a color palette that feels like the subcontinent at golden hour. Think burgundy and saffron washed into dusty pastels, mixed with navy and violet-tinged indigo that subtly replaced stark black. There was an unmistakable touch of dandyism—nothing forced, just Pharrell’s signature effortless luxury.

The silhouettes? Louche, layered, and luxe. Flared pants, puffers, and cropped suit jackets gave us something familiar to hold on to, but the real swerve came in the form of short shorts—some sporty, some tailored, all unapologetically bold. Call it glamping-chic if you must, but make no mistake: these shorts are about to be the must-have item for men next spring. Pharrell closed the show wearing his own gym shorts and a grin that said he already knows. The takeaway? You’ve got six months to get those legs right.

True to form, Williams didn’t stop at clothes. The show was steeped in texture and technique, spotlighting India’s incomparable savoir-faire: intricate beading, embroidery, and jeweled finishes that glimmered across accessories, outerwear, and yes—those iconic trunks.

One standout motif revived a pattern created for Wes Anderson’s cult classic The Darjeeling Limited—featuring cheetahs, zebras, elephants, gazelles, giraffes, rhinos, and palm trees—now splashed across luggage, clothing, and accessories. It was both a cinematic wink and a love letter to travel, pushing the theme full circle in true Pharrell fashion.

And of course, front row royalty was in attendance: Jay Z and Beyoncé, lending even more gravity to a collection that already had the fashion world spinning.

With this collection, Williams didn’t just design garments—he mapped out a lifestyle. One for the modern nomad who pairs adventure with artistry, and never checks his sense of style at the gate.

Spring 2026: Bring the passport, pack the Vuitton trunks—and don’t forget the Nair.  

Lapazions, we couldn't just write this fabulous article and not share what we saw - We thank Louis Vuitton for streaming the show live via YouTube and so we are share the link/video with all of you fabulous Gents:

https://www.youtube.com/live/lArRnoMhX9I?si=NbBLYr69C4-YngsQ