For Louis Vuitton Men’s PreFall 2026, Pharrell Williams, the Men’s Creative Director, explores the vibrant world of New York’s Central Park. The PreFall collection has become a crucial milestone in the men’s fashion calendar, bridging the gap between the main season’s runway spectacle and the commercial reality of modern wardrobes. The collection is brought to life through the lens of photographers Louise & Maria Thornfeldt and features models Bai and Mohamed Isse, whose presence adds dimension to the collection’s narrative.
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Pharrell’s vision channels the everyday dynamism of Central Park, focusing on the diverse characters and activities that define this urban oasis. From tennis players and skaters to families and flâneurs, the collection pulses with the energy of summer in the city. Central Park, stretching from the Upper East Side to Harlem, becomes a symbol of the LVERS ideology, a celebration of global community and the creative, inclusive spirit that defines Louis Vuitton.
PreFall collections hold a unique place in fashion. Unlike main season presentations, which often favor conceptual storytelling, PreFall is about real-world appeal, versatility, and trend relevance. Pharrell’s approach for Louis Vuitton is a direct response to what consumers want to wear, not just admire. The result is a lineup that is both aspirational and accessible, designed for daily life but never sacrificing the House’s creative edge. The opening chapter, Park Prep, reimagines the Louis Vuitton man with a youthful, relaxed perspective. Pharrell’s formative dandy is not defined by strict tailoring, but by an intuitive, lived-in elegance. Heritage suiting is cut with loose lines and paired with sportswear and loungewear staples. Denim appears with paint splatters, referencing New York’s young artistic community, while Azure Damier garments and accessories are dotted with bright blue polka dots.
Customised Classics forms the backbone of the first chapter. Menswear staples are reinterpreted in a formative dandy silhouette. Technical hooded blousons, Monogram-printed Prince of Wales checks, and dark blue denim coach jackets are styled with matching trousers, creating a modern suit that feels both chic and effortless. The rugged Monogram Surplus motif appears across indigo denim, beige shirts, shorts, and fil-coupé nylon. Linen-sleeved Monogram-lasered leather shirt jackets add a tactile, innovative dimension. Track jackets in mixed materials, taupe cotton raincoats, and reversible leather gilets highlight the collection’s hybrid sensibility.
Summertime Suave transitions into a park wardrobe built for summer. Relaxed linen suits in brick tones, navy double-breasted shirts, short-sleeved shirts, loungewear trousers, and boxer shorts some in striped silk jacquard with subtle Monogram effects set the tone. The House’s iconography is integrated into dynamic stripes and patchwork, while pastel jacquard cotton-poplin shirts and shirt jackets offer a softer, playful approach. Raffia Damier-patterned yarn appears in blousons, cardigans, and hand-crocheted polos. Outerwear such as collarless cotton jackets with rope trims and blousons with knitted cable panels evoke the spirit of the artist.
Accessories and bags are a focal point, with Pharrell refreshing Louis Vuitton’s icons. The Monogram Surplus motif is reimagined in beige coated canvas, appearing across classic bag icons and hard-sided pieces. The Uptown Tote appears in new khaki shapes. The Surplus Patchwork motif, made of magnified Monogram elements patched over Monogram Surplus and natural canvas, adds graphic intrigue. Monogram Grid bags in Damier-chequered canvas, Flaneur backpacks, and colorful cotton-canvas Shopper Totes with handwritten logos reinforce the collection’s playful mood. A Central Park bird, embossed as an Easter egg under bag enchapes, nods to the collection’s inspiration.
Accessories are animated with signature motifs. Bucket hats, bandanas, stoles, and silk ties all feature new interpretations of the Monogram and Damier patterns. Leather belts with frog or logo buckles appear in a variety of finishes, from perforated Dimension Monogram to denim-like Damoflage. Sport-inspired items such as the Classic Monogram Keepall with detachable tennis racket covers and ping-pong racket cross-body bags bring a preppy touch. Milk carton and matcha-latte carton bags continue the playful theme.
Footwear is dynamic and versatile. The no-left-no-right LV Tilted sneaker comes in Damier-checkered raffia, paint-splattered canvas, and patchwork denim. The LV Soft and LV Buttersoft sneakers offer comfort and style in supple leathers and nubuck. The LV Flip sandal and LV Jazz boat shoe round out the summer silhouettes.
Timepieces complete the look, with the iconic Tambour and Escale collections reinterpreting Louis Vuitton’s travel heritage for today’s wearer.
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