Pharrell Williams has infused Louis Vuitton’s menswear with a fresh vision of skiing, transforming outdoor gear into a fashion statement and orchestrating a cultural remix. The 2026 menswear ski collection starts from the functional logic of winter sports, deconstructing the language of sportswear and reassembling it, further deepening the values of LVERS—a free identity that transcends spaces, styles, and climates.
The collection’s core is composed of 12 original ski designs, balancing cutting-edge tailoring with functional design. Waterproof and water-repellent details are of course standard, but it goes beyond that with breathable structures and insulated pockets, all crafted with real skiing scenarios in mind while providing practical usability for everyday wear. Features like the BOA system for cuff adjustments and specialized insulated pockets for smartphones and goggles are straightforward in their technical execution. However, what truly brings these styles to life is Pharrell’s innovation in fabric and visual language: the LV Tartan Pixel patterned ski suit transforms classic plaid into a digital-textured statement, while the LV Cursive logo version employs high-tech materials to create an illusion of denim, hiding contrasts that resonate with urban fashion contexts.
Pharrell has always been a master at blurring the lines between street style and luxury. In this collection, there’s a coat that appears to be made of beige corduroy, but it’s actually constructed on a ski jacket framework—this design language, with its hidden functional backbone, embodies the consistent style attitude of the series. The clothing extends well beyond the slopes, featuring pieces like faux fur, knitted jackets, and shearling coats that seamlessly blend outdoor functionality with a fashion-forward touch. The focus on detachable elements and structural transformations ensures practicality while maintaining enough flexibility to fit various scenes.
Accessories are definitely worth a closer look. The LV Crush beanie and retro ski scarf carry forward the brand’s fashion design language, while the printed Monogram wool and leather scarf resonates with the brand’s iconic leather goods. The LV Yeti snow boots reimagine the classic Monogram pattern with an inlaid technique, merging it with a sleek metallic dark gray for a cool, sophisticated feel. The LV Remix hiking boots, crafted from black Hydro leather, make a bold statement, and the LV Trainer Maxi features a plush wool upper styled with fuzzy shoelaces, bringing winter layering to life. The LV Frost ski goggles draw inspiration from Louis Vuitton’s luggage details, with an interchangeable lens design that’s brilliantly experimental, and the Damier pattern variant is also a standout piece.
When it comes to bags, they reflect Pharrell’s dual ambitions for texture and visual impact. The denim-like nylon fabric combined with flap and leather details creates an optical tension in the Christopher Sport backpack and the XL Rush waist bag. Meanwhile, the PVC-embossed Monogram version uses shimmering textures to mimic the light variations on snowy peaks, while the Keepall and Shopper also showcase this cool aesthetic. Lastly, the Speedy P9 handbag features an oversized Monogram pattern presented as an inlaid design, wrapped in soft gray wool leather for both tactile sensation and visual impact.
Pharrell Williams hasn’t just treated his ski collection as a winter-only line; he’s using it as a platform to redefine the language of menswear. The high-performance fabrics and design details are not merely for Addressing Climate Change, but rather inject a polar tension into fashion, discovering new style boundaries between the streets and the slopes.
