David Beckham Shared an Inspiring 2-Word Response to Pharrell Williams, Who Ushers a New Era at Louis Vuitton

Inter Miami owner David Beckham has shared an inspiring message for Pharrell Williams to congratulate him on his new role. Louis Vuitton announced Williams as the new Creative Director and will succeed Virgil Abloh. Abloh died of cancer in November 2021, and the position has been vacant since. 

It will be interesting to see how 13 time Grammy winner fares in his new role. Williams is a singer, rapper, record producer, and designer. His appointment ended the long speculation over who will take the vacant position at Louis Vuitton. The American musician is being congratulated by many for his new role, and the Beckham couple wasn’t behind.

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham congratulate Pharrell Williams

David Beckham, in his social media post, wrote, “Rise Above. Inspirational,” for the singer’s new role. Beckham’s wife and Spice Girl Victoria too congratulated the American Musician on his role. She wrote, “Congratulations on your role as Creative Director of Louis Vuitton,” in her social media post.

Louis Vuitton’s CEO and Chairman Pietro Beccari announced the news in a statement. Beccari said, “I am glad to welcome Pharrell back home, after our collaborations in 2004 and 2008 for Louis Vuitton, as our new Men’s Creative Director. His creative vision beyond fashion will undoubtedly lead Louis Vuitton towards a new and very exciting chapter.”

Despite being a musician, Williams also has credentials in design. The appointment is immediately effective, and the Happy singer will debut his collection in the Paris Fashion Week of June this year. He is replacing another visionary, Abloh, who was the first black Creative Director at Louis Vuitton. 

Louis Vuitton appointed Abloh back in 2018 and is credited for his vision and for bringing younger demographics to fashion. He was also a cross-disciplinary Creative Director. Abloh was an architect before coming to the fashion industry. Louis Vuitton has continued the trend by appointing the musician for the role.

Pharrell Williams’ connection with fashion

Williams in 2003, with Japanese designer Nigo, started his first fashion brand, Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream. His first collaboration with Louis Vuitton came in 2004 for Millionaire sunglasses. He again collaborated with Louis Vuitton in 2008 for designing eyewear and jewelry.

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In 2013, the singer created a line of sunglasses called Moncler Lunettes for the fashion brand Moncler. In 2014, he partnered with Adidas, and they launched his NMD Human Race collection in 2016. He also partnered with Chanel to launch a sneaker collection. Overall, Williams isn’t an outsider to the fashion industry and looks like Louis Vuitton may have the right person to lead the creative department.

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