Tyler, The Creator Thanks Pharrell For Louis Vuitton Debut: “You Keep Throwing Me The Keys”
Tyler, The Creator unveiled the first images of the collection he designed for Louis Vuitton and thanked Pharrell Williams for the opportunity in the process.
On Wednesday (February 21), Tyler shared a post on Instagram featuring images from his first-ever capsule for Louis Vuitton Men’s collection with the French fashion house. In the caption, Tyler expressed gratitude to Williams for helping him realize a dream he revealed he’s been preparing for since he was 13 years old.
“A Louis Vuitton collection by TYLER OKONMA,” Tyler wrote in the lengthy post. “hand drawn craggy monogram. chess board is my favorite thing ive made. thank you @pharrell i love you, you keep throwing me the keys. the @louisvuitton team thank yall for allowing these ideas come to life. thank you @darrenvongphakdy we really ran in there like we ran the place. and @missrazavi and @luisperezdop we the trio for real [heart emoji]. ive been making clothes since i was 13, sheesh.”
Tyler, The Creator described his meticulous and hands-on process while designing the collection in a follow-up post.
“hand drawn monograms, wavy soles, waffle and butter sandles, dogs, pastel colors all that,” he wrote. “i wanted to mix my style and louis vuittons codes together in a way that felt slightly whimsical but could still be worn to the gas station on a tuesday. what an experience being in that office, imagination running wild. have you seen that chessboard?!!!! i had a real late night editing these photos, im happy to finally share this collection and lookbook with you guys. still cant believe it. collection out March 21st.”
Hip-Hop, rap and R&&B stars showed up in droves in the comments section of Tyler’s post to offer their support to the Odd Future innovator.
“I told you I told everyone I screamed it from the rooftops I knew you were gonna do this one day bro you inspire us like some s### I’ve never seen before in life,” Jaden Smith wrote in the comment section. “im like I don’t even know what to say bro you’re genius aggghhdghdjdjsjgs!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Imma rob you when I see you.”
Tyler, The Creator’s close friend and collaborator Solange Knowles also congratulated the CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST lyricist, commenting, “oh u 8 that sisss,” while ScHool Boy Q added “FresH.”
In a statement to GQ, Williams explained how he and his “Cash In Cash Out” collaborator’s connection through music and design naturally blossomed into the collection for LV.
“Tyler has been my close friend and collaborator for years and we’ve always connected on music and design,” Williams said in an email. “This collaboration is unique to Louis Vuitton because it’s a natural extension of our LVERS philosophy, building on our network of incredible artists and creatives. There are so many elements specific to Tyler built into these pieces and it’s been inspiring to see him hone in on his craft and collaborate with him for this Spring collection.”
Officially kicking off the Spring 2024 campaign, the collection features many of Tyler’s touches, including his own hand-drawn take of the iconic LV monogram, which he has the “Craggy Monogram.” The collection also offers a warming take on pastel hues and charming beige and vanilla tonal colors, along with an assortment or hard luggage like the €68,000 Courrier Lozine 110 trunk he previously designed for LV for his live shows.
Check out additional images of the collection below.