Pharrell Williams was just named Louis Vuitton's menswear creative director. Here's a look back at how the style icon and business mogul snagged the most coveted job in fashion.

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Williams' career has spanned decades, yet there's still more to achieve as the newest mind behind Louis Vuitton's menswear.
  • Williams, 49, got his start as one half of the hip-hop production duo The Neptunes.
  • He quickly rose to fame for his unique street style and collaborations with Louis Vuitton, Adidas, and Chanel.
  • He was named the successor of the late Virgil Abloh at Louis Vuitton on Tuesday.
Pharrell Williams, 49, and Louis Vuitton confirmed rumors on Tuesday that the musician turned fashion icon would join the brand as its new creative director for menswear.
Pharrell Williams attends the 2023 Grammy Awards
Hours after unconfirmed reports swelled Williams and Louis Vuitton made the official announcement via an Instagram post.
The Virginia-native started off as a part of hip-hop production partnership The Neptunes with Chad Hugo in the early 1990s.
Pharrell Williams (left) and Chad Hugo (right) at the Grammy Awards
Since the beginning of his music career, Williams has been nominated for 38 Grammy Awards and has won 13.
By the early 2000s, Williams became known for his personal style that was heavily influenced by his own interest in skateboarding, which was uncommon in the hip-hop industry at that time.
pharrell doing skateboard trick
Williams has been known by many nicknames throughout his career including "Skateboard P" for his passion for skateboarding.
His first official venture into fashion happened in 2003 when Williams partnered with Japanese fashion designer Nigo to create sister streetwear brands Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream footwear.
Nigo and Pharrell during Louis Vuitton and Interview Magazine party
Williams still operates Billionaire Boys Club and maintains a close relationship with designer Nigo.
A year later, in 2004, Williams collaborated with Louis Vuitton for the first time to co-design a line of eyewear and jewelry — including his iconic "Millionaire" sunglasses.
pharrell wearing louis vuitton sunglasses
The iconic red "Millionaire" sunglasses would later inspire the "1.1 millionaires" glasses designed by Virgil Abloh in Williams' honor.
Adidas and Williams officially began their professional partnership in 2014, which birthed his "Human Race" collection that included sneakers and later a "Premium Basics" clothing collection.
A guest wears Pharrell Williams x Adidas NMD HU Solarhu ‘MOTH3R & L4ND’
A Paris Fashion Week attendee wore a pair of sneakers from Williams' Adidas collaboration in 2021.
Over the years, he became known for his iconic style choices that included unique eyewear and giant hats for a while.
Pharrell Williams in Paris, France on February 24, 2014.
Pharrell Williams in Paris, France on February 24, 2014.

View some of his most daring looks here.

In 2019, Chanel launched "The Chanel Pharrell Collection" — a capsule collection inspired by his relationship with the luxury brand.
Pharrell and his wife
The collection was available at Chanel's flagship store in Seoul, Korea.
In 2020, he launched his own skincare brand Humanrace.
: Pharrell Williams launches his Humanrace brand at Selfridges on November 25, 2022 in London, England.
His product line includes face cleanser, body bars, face creams, and more.
In 2022, Williams and jewelry brand Tiffany & Co. announced a collaboration on a pair of blinged-out sunglasses that the producer has since been photographed in numerous times.
Pharrell Williams
The eye-catching eyewear is made of 18-karat gold and boasts 61 round diamonds in the frames.
In 2022, Williams launched Joopiter, an online auction platform on which he sold some of the most iconic fashion pieces he's worn throughout his career.
side-by-side of Pharrell Williams and diamond-encrusted dice
The sale raked in millions as Williams sold iconic jewelry and clothes. It's rumored that Canadian rapper Drake purchased many of the items.

Read more about the auction here.

Williams' predecessor is Virgil Abloh, the first Black creative director at Louis Vuitton, who held the position for nearly three years before his death in 2021.
Pharrell williams and Virgil Abloh at a DJ booth
Abloh (left) and Williams (right) maintained a professional relationship during their careers. Abloh was inspired by Williams' past collaborations with Louis Vuitton.
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Pharrell Williams was just named Louis Vuitton's menswear creative director. Here's a look back at how the style icon and business mogul snagged the most coveted job in fashion. Pharrell Williams was just named Louis Vuitton's menswear creative director. Here's a look back at how the style icon and business mogul snagged the most coveted job in fashion. Reviewed by mimisabreena on Sunday, February 19, 2023 Rating: 5

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