At Louis Vuitton FW25, Accessories Stole the Show (Again)
Louis Vuitton's Fall/Winter 2025 collection was a full-out celebration of the collaborative streetwear ethos that has shaped Pharrell Williams' design journey. For his latest outing at LV, Pharrell recruited long-time collaborator NIGO, a team-up that resulted in a lineup of slouchy suiting, furry-collared outerwear, and baggy bottoms. But what really stood out were the accessories.
From a key pouch with Pharrell and NIGO's profiles painted on them to a monogrammed bag shaped like a lobster — a callback to an inside joke, according to Vogue — Louis Vuitton’s small leather goods packed a big punch.
Larger accessories also pulled their weight. Oversized, monogrammed trunks painted with P and NIGO’s likeness added a touch of playfulness to Louis Vuitton's classic luggage. The classic Speedy bag also got a colorful makeover, this time in navy blue.
And we can’t forget the extras, like knitted dad caps, dumpling-shaped leather clutches, and flip-phone-shaped key chains. Speaking of key chains, the collection indulged our current obsession with collecting adorable trinkets via a series of tiny teddy bears (dressed head to toe in Louis Vuitton, of course).
Pharrell and NIGO pulled out all the stops when it came to the accessories for FW25, which checks out. Pharrell's tenure at Louis Vuitton has been heavily marked by standout accessories. Pixilated camo backpacks, belted cowboy hats, and $850,000 “Millionaire Speedys” from Skateboard P’s previous LV collections have garnered more buzz than their accompanying apparel.
Whether this is a good or a bad thing depends on what you value from a maison. On one hand, luxury houses profit the most from accessories, handbags and sneakers, so having someone with such a keen eye for standout items is an advantage.
After all, you have to be some level of GOAT to create a bag so stylish that even Rihanna is thirsting for it online.
