Pharrell Williams and Louis Vuitton Collaborate on a High-Fashion Skate Sneaker
The world of fashion is abuzz with the latest collaboration between fashion icon Pharrell Williams and luxury brand Louis Vuitton. The result? A skate sneaker that's a high-fashion statement. The LV Tilted sneaker is a nod to vintage skate culture, with a modern twist. Inspired by early 2000s skate sneakers, the shoe features a slightly inclined silhouette and embroidered LV initials, giving it a unique and trendy look.
But here's where it gets interesting. The shoe's name, LV Tilted, is a clever play on words, referring to both the slight tilt of the shoe's design and the iconic LV monogram. The style is a fusion of skate culture and luxury, with wide laces, a chunky rubber outsole, and a Damier pattern toe cap. The Monogram flower details on the outsole add a touch of elegance, making it a versatile and stylish choice for any fashion-forward individual.
The LV Tilted sneaker is available in two materials: suede calf leather in black, marine blue, and brown, and canvas in the season's Monogram Surplus pattern, designed by Williams himself. This pre-collection for Louis Vuitton's men's line was unveiled with a campaign featuring Jude Bellingham and Callum Turner, photographed by Oliver Hadlee Pearch. The setting, a British countryside estate, evokes a preppy heritage, with the models wearing pieces that blend metropolitan globetrotting and bucolic dandyism.
This collaboration is a testament to Williams' long-standing affinity for skate culture, following the success of his Buttersoft sneaker. The LV Buttersoft, made in Italy, is a retro-inspired design with a 'pillow-y effect' and a rubber sole, paying homage to the leather sneakers of the '60s and the styles popularized by the hip-hop community in the 2000s. With 24 variations, including one in the house's brown monogram, the shoe features a cameo of Williams on the tongue, a hidden and embossed lobster on the back, and hand-painted edges near the laces, making it a highly detailed and unique piece.
The LV Tilted sneaker is now available for purchase, retailing between $1,080 to $1,210. It's a must-have for fashion enthusiasts who appreciate the fusion of skate culture and luxury, offering a unique and stylish take on a classic silhouette.
