Pharrell’s New Dog-Inspired Louis Vuitton Men’s Collection Includes Dalmatian Print Shoes and a $60,000 Kennel Trunk
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Pharrell Williams is back with his latest men’s collection for Louis Vuitton, and this time, it’s for the dogs.
According to the French luxury house, the spring/summer 2025 men’s pre-collection by Williams is an ode to “the cosmopolitan culture of dogs and the humans that walk them.” The offering in this collection is “a study of the discerning mentality of the canine-keeping city lifestyle,” the company added in a release on Thursday.
As for the collection’s shoes, Williams adapted elements of the dog’s wardrobe into an array of eye-catching details. Standout styles include the LV Trainer Maxi that’s rendered in bright green tennis-ball suede as well as Dalmatian-print ponyskin, a motif echoed in the intarsia shearling of an LV Footprint low boot.
Other dog-gone styles include a Dog Collar Loafer in black or burgundy glazed leather that’s adorned with a metal dog-collar buckle, and the return of the Mary-Jane that features aged leather with stud adornment inspired by those of dog collars and a Damier-infused LV Checker sole.
There’s also the brand’s signature LV Trainer in a reworked version in brown, black or white ultra-supple vintage-effect leather with a deconstructed sensibility, alongside a new lighter and more technical version of the LV Runner Tatic inspired by hiking.
Plus, there’s a loafer in black glazed leather with a necklace-inspired buckle and the Western-inspired LV Rider boot that features pull-on straps embellished with gold-toned studs and a heel that’s accessorized with three monogram flower motifs.
Alongside the collection’s shoe offering is a range of apparel, bags and accessories that range all the way from a $60,000 kennel trunk to the $5,400 Pooch bag in the shape of a cute canine friend.
Consumers interested in seeing the full offering in person can check it out at Louis Vuitton’s pop-up shoe at 104 Prince Street in SoHo. Open now through early December, the space has been transformed into an homage of all things canine using the dress codes of dog shows, a tradition informed by English heritage sports.
According to the brand, New York City is the only location globally with a dedicated spring/summer 2025 men’s pre-collection pop-up, and it offers the full breadth of the collection including dog accessories and rare dog-centric hardsided pieces as well as the option to engrave personalized dog tags.
Launch Gallery: Louis Vuitton Men’s Pre-Spring 2025 Collection Shoes, Bags and More [PHOTOS]
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