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Chanel to collaborate with Pharrell Williams

French luxury house Chanel has announced it is collaborating with pop star Pharrell Williams on a capsule collection to be released in April 2019. Last week Chanel unveiled its cruise show in Bangkok, where Williams was photographed sporting a yellow logo hoodie, as part of the collaboration's marketing campaign. The brightly-coloured pullover...

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Aitor Throup steps down from Executive Creative Director role at G-Star Raw

Aitor Throup has stepped down from his Executive Creative Director role at G-Star Raw to focus on new challenges via his own studio, Aitor Throup Studio. A spokesperson from the Amsterdam-based denim company confirmed his exit to FashionUnited NL. His exit put an end to his nearly five-year-long collaboration with G-Star Raw. Throup has been...

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Chanel and Pharrell debut exclusive sneaker

The world's most exclusive sneaker is here courtesy of Karl Lagerfeld, Pharrell Williams and Adidas Originals. The 1000 euros sneaker made its debut last night at Colette at a party celebrating Chanel's takeover of Colette. The sneakers are part of Pharrell's ongoing collaboraiton with Adidas. The sneaker has arguably taken exclusivity to an...

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Pharrell Williams launches G-Star Raw's Suit collection

London - Artist, producer and Head of Imagination at G-Star Raw, Pharrell Williams, has launched the brand's newest capsule collection: the Suit collection. A creative twist on formal business dress-codes, the new collection sees Williams and his team take famed Savile Row suit prints, such as the pin-strip and check, and apply them to the...

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Chanel collaborating with Pharrell for Colette pop-up

As Colette is set to close in December, they are continuing their monthly takeover series. Next up in their month long takeover of their first floor will be Chanel, who will be doing a special sneaker collaboration with Pharrell Williams. The news first broke on WWD. The shoe will be an Adidas Hu NMD shoe customized by Pharrell. An official...

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Pharrell Williams takes up new American Express role

American Express has named Pharrell Williams as the creative director of its Platinum Card to bring his “creative vision and style to inspire and guide the global experiences, access and services” of the card. Williams, who became co-owner of G-Star earlier this year and has a successful partnership with Adidas, will be in charge of setting the...

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Pharrell unveils first collection as new head of G-Star

Singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams has presented his first collection for G-Star Raw since being appointed head of imagination for the denim brand in February. The collection, called “G-Star Elwood X25’ features 25 different prints, selected by Pharrell, from checks, camouflage, stripes and leopard print, which according to the brand symbolises...

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G-Star Raw taps Aitor Throup as Executive Creative Director

London - Change is afoot again at G-Star Raw, as the denim brand has taken on Aitor Throup as its Executive Creative Director, a newly created role, for its women's and men's main collections, as well as its Raw Research menswear line. This is not the first time that the London-based designer and the denim brand have worked together, as the...

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Adidas Originals & Pharrell Williams unveil Hu

London - Artist and philanthropist Pharrell Williams never remains still for very long. Just weeks after launching the highly anticipated ,limited edition Hu NMD sneakers, comes the launch of Hu - an apparel and footwear collection which aims to explore "humanity and celbrates cultural diversity around the world." "Hu is short for human – human...

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In Picture: Adidas Originals Pharrell Williams Hu NMD

London - Adidas has finally revealed the launch date for the highly anticipated Pharrell Williams Hu NMD trainers, which fuses Adidas Originals DNA with breakthrough technology. Launching globally on July 22, the limited edition Adidas Originals Pharrell Williams Hu NMD trainers, which the singer and designer has been spotted wearing over the...

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Pharrell Willams named new co-owner of G-Star Raw

London - Artist Pharrell Williams is certainly no stranger to the fashion scene and has recently one-upped his credentials by entering a strategic partnership with denim label G-Star Raw, a step which will see him become co-owner of the brand. Pharrell Williams to focus sustainability as co-owner of G-Star Raw In his new role as co-owner of the...

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Pharrell Williams buys back Billions Boys Club brand

Music producer Pharrell Williams bought back the Billionaire Boys Club brand he co-founded in 2005 from apparel conglomerate Iconix Brand Group. Williams and his partners from BBC Miami have repurchased the 50 percent stake in BBC Ice Cream LLC, the legal entity of the Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream streetwear brands, according to WWD....