Louis Vuitton’s Fall-Winter 2025 menswear introduces a reimagined perspective on dressing up. Men’s Creative Director Pharrell Williams has brought a clear sense of direction to classic tailoring, nudging familiar shapes toward something more progressive. Boxy suit jackets, reversible layers, and streamlined trousers exist in a realm where business, off-duty, and special occasions blur. It’s an evolution that feels true to Louis Vuitton’s heritage yet firmly planted in the present.
Sharp cuts share space with laid-back elements. A zippered wool set with tailored lines can pivot from track-ready to black-tie. Meanwhile, suit jackets in Napolitana and Pont Neuf fits gain a stronger outline in the Gaston style, all creating a confident silhouette. Soft wool trousers with either a neat cigarette cut or a functional drawstring waist are emblazoned with subtle brand codes, from repeating geometric patterns to tone-on-tone pinstripes. There’s an undercurrent of freedom: tuxedos and more flamboyant suits stand alongside sleek pajamas in lustrous finishes, shaking up formalwear’s usual boundaries.
Distinctive color choices—glimmering silver, vibrant periwinkle, deep navy, and pared-back neutrals—bring a refined twist to the palette. Branded motifs run throughout, showing up as embossed leather details, intricately woven linings, or cutout cufflinks, reflecting the House’s technical approach to craft. Each piece feels poised for a wardrobe that can pivot at will, aligned with Pharrell’s mission to open up men’s fashion to new interpretations.
Accessories play a major role in tying it all together. Reworked versions of classic trunks and carry-ons feature squared corners and reinforced edges, adding an industrial accent to the usual sophistication. The Keepall, Mini Soft Trunk, and other silhouettes surface in bold single-tone finishes, some with a more discreet spin on the Monogram. The LV Aerogram series expands to include a Fastline Backpack, Pilot Tote, and new takes on the Keepall. For a softer feel, the Millesime leather family relies on exceptional French calf for pouches and small goods.
Footwear doesn’t disappoint. Moccasins printed with a subdued Damier effect come with plush insoles, while polished Derbies and loafers display laser-etched Monogram or a statement buckle. Chunkier styles such as the Bastille line incorporate rugged treads and neoprene tabs, echoing the broader interplay of formal and casual. Belts, bracelets, and earrings continue that mix-and-match ethos: python textures, embedded stones, and reflective finishes all lend a subtle edge. Sunglasses like the LV Confidence and LV Legacy, now in streamlined rectangular and aviator forms, complete the vision for a lineup that moves effortlessly across occasions.
Following his 2023 debut show in Paris, Pharrell’s imprint on Louis Vuitton is evident in this ongoing commitment to fresh tailoring, new silhouettes, and playful textures. The Louis Vuitton New Formal collection arrives in stores starting February 20, 2025, ready to outfit the modern man who wants polish without limits.
