The house presented a collection shaped by how men dress today: practical, expressive, and grounded in everyday experience.
Led by Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton’s men’s offering continued his approach of blending fashion with music, design, and culture. This season, the focus was on balance: refinement without stiffness, personality without exaggeration.
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A runway set that felt like a real home
The show was staged at Fondation Louis Vuitton with the runway revolving around a glass-walled house built inside the space. The structure, called Drophaus, was created in collaboration with the design and architecture firm called Not a Hotel.
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Surrounded by greenery and set on artificial grass, the home became the center of the show—models walked around it, through paths lined with plants, and eventually inside the structure itself. The setting made the clothes feel grounded and human, reinforcing the idea that fashion exists alongside daily life, not apart from it.
Clothes designed for real movement and real life
The Fall/Winter 2026 collection leaned heavily into understated style. Most looks came in soft, neutral tones like beige, grey, brown, and cream, with subtle pops of color such as pale pink, navy blue, emerald green, and muted reds.
There were fitted knits, tailored suits, relaxed coats, oversized shorts, and easy outerwear designed to move with the body. Some shirts were intentionally wrinkled, while travel-ready pieces looked designed to survive long days and longer journeys.
Monogram backpacks with extra pockets were among the most noticeable pieces, some finished with fox-shaped charms. The show also featured several oversized trunks, including one designed to glow like stained glass and another detailed with a Paris city scene showing Pont Alexandre III and the Eiffel Tower.
Rather than pushing streetwear, the collection focused on contemporary tailoring. The result was clothing that is stylish without being too intimidating.
Sound as part of the experience
The live soundtrack produced by Williams blended orchestral arrangements with gospel and hip-hop elements. Voices of Fire performed alongside a full orchestra, creating a layered, emotional backdrop.
Several musicians collaborated on the soundtrack including John Legend, A$AP Rocky, Quavo, Pusha T, and Jackson Wang, further highlighting the collection’s mix of cultures and creative disciplines.
Familiar faces on and off the runway
The runway also drew attention when BamBam of K-pop boy group GOT7 made his runway debut. In the front row, the guest list reflected Louis Vuitton’s wide reach. Attendees included SZA, Jackson Wang, Joe Keery, Usher, John Legend, Kai Cenat, Callum Turner, and Gong Yoo, among others.
Watch the full show below:
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