Louis Vuitton has presented its Fall-Winter 2025 men's collection with a show that has strikingly merged the world of fashion and that of video games. Under the creative direction of Pharrell Williams and in collaboration with Tomoaki Nagao (better known as NIGO), this proposal stands out for its ability to unite elements of urban culture with the elegance characteristic of the maison French, but above all, for using an unmistakable soundtrack…
The show, held as part of Paris Fashion Week, got off to a surprising start with a live orchestral performance of "One-Winged Angel", the iconic theme of the video game Final Fantasy VII, composed by Nobuo Uematsu. This piece was reimagined by Thomas Roussel and performed by L'Orchestre du Pont Neuf, captivating all attendees and reflecting the idea Williams' attempt to fuse different artistic expressions in the same space.
Synergy between pop culture, haute couture… and video games
Louis Vuitton's collection was not only notable for its innovative soundtrack. The union of Pharrell and NIGO has managed to find a good balance between streetwear and the style LV's most sophisticated. On the catwalk you could enjoy pieces that ranged from the classic tweed to Japanese textiles, as well as leather jackets with influences rockabilly community. that seem to never go out of style.
Many experts have also valued the multiculturalism as another central axis of this collection as well as its ability to attract visitors, with a great diversity of invited celebrities, including actors such as Adrien Brody and sports figures such as Chris Paul.
In the musical section, as we have said, the interpretation of "One-Winged Angel" stood out.«, one of the most popular tracks in the Final Fantasy series and possibly the best known from FF7. The proposal has been quite a surprise and it didn't take long for it to make quite a stir on social media, where many people applauded this risky and certainly geeky choice for a fashion show by the French fashion house.
The show included other original compositions produced by Pharrell Williams, such as "LV Bag», a collaboration between Don Toliver and BTS's J-Hope. Also featured were the hits "Bad Influence» from Seventeen and «Timeless», performed by The Weeknd alongside Playboi Carti. This approach has served to demonstrate that it is possible to make a good connection between haute couture fashion, music and geek culture.
This event is also a showcase for large stars, who brought their unique style to the front row of the show. Among the attendees were actors such as Callum Turner and singers such as Shygirl, who applauded not only the designs, but also the innovative inclination of the collection.
And the show has become a good example of how fashion can transcend its traditional function, interacting with worlds like el Gaming and music to transcend globally. And all with the Louis Vuitton brand as an emblem of luxury and creativity. It lacks no detail... or prestige.