From Mumbai to Paris: Pharrell’s Indian Influence Shapes Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2026 Menswear

And brings the Speedy along for the ride...

Earlier this week in Paris, Louis Vuitton presented Pharrell’s latest collection for LV Men’s Spring 2026. Like his past collections, it intertwines the themes of travel, community, and dandyism. This season, playing on the Maison’s storied roots in travel, Pharrell takes us on a figurative trip to India, and its influences are felt throughout.

 

 

A Playful Set With Deep Cultural Roots

The show’s set, a life-sized game of Snakes and Ladders, was designed by architect Bijoy Jain of Studio Mumbai. Immersive and playful, it was the first hint at the collection’s influences, as the game originated in ancient India. Elsewhere, its influencers were felt in a stunning color palette that reflected the distinct shades of India’s cityscapes and the country’s vast nature.

A dark brown denim wash inspired by the color of coffee beans appears on workwear-inspired staples juxtaposed with soft tailoring, layered with unexpected pieces like shorts and shell jackets inspired by India’s mountaineering culture.

The Return of the Speedy: Pharrell’s Iconic Reboot

As for the bags, Pharrell has single-handedly brought the Speedy back, and this collection proves that it is here to stay. This season, the Speedy P9 is given new life, painted with stripes, dressed in bold Monogram embroidery, emblazoned with gold-threaded Monogram, and more.

An homage to the spirit of travel interwoven throughout Pharrell’s collections, a variety of trunks are shown on the runway, utilizing a motif created in 2006 by Marc Jacobs for the film The Darjeeling Limited. The animal print appears throughout the collection on trunks and bags. View bags from the collection below.