See Pharrell’s Preppy Vision for Louis Vuitton Fall Men’s Capsule
Each autumn, a certain aesthetic returns with the marigolds. Call it prep, Ivy League, or simply collegiate; in the world of men’s fashion, all three words evoke a similar sense of style. Born from the vestiges of academy uniforms — rugby shirts embossed with bold typeface, matching blazers and knee-length plaid skirts or shorts — the collegiate look calls for preppy knitwear and leather goods alike. In the case of Louis Vuitton, materials range from wool and cashmere to leather and denim. Inspired by the academic calendar, the new Fall Men’s Capsule offers a mid-year refresh for your wardrobe.
Slated to hit stores in September, the new Louis Vuitton capsule whets our appetite for the Spring-Summer 2026 collection. As a teaser for what’s to come, Creative Director Pharrell Williams offers a slew of stylish ensembles. Looks allude to the aesthetic of academic life (and its extracurriculars): muted, two-tone colourways reference university pennants while tailoring nods to rowing apparel.
Instead of a runway, the Maison’s latest capsule imagines a campus, filled with brick buildings and grassy quads. Donning thoughtfully-paired ensembles, models strike a balance between Oxbridge and Ivy League. Cable-knit scarves and hats draw from British dress codes, while sterling silver jewellery resembles American collegiate traditions. Accessories carry a sense of time and place; neckties, sunglasses, canvas card holders, and tennis socks tie each look to Louis Vuitton’s ivory towers.
Louis Vuitton Fall Men’s Spring-Summer 2026 Capsule Collection
Louis Vuitton Fall Men’s Spring-Summer 2026 Capsule Collection
Louis Vuitton Fall Men’s Spring-Summer 2026 Capsule Collection
Louis Vuitton Fall Men’s Spring-Summer 2026 Capsule Collection
Louis Vuitton Fall Men’s Spring-Summer 2026 Capsule Collection
Louis Vuitton Fall Men’s Spring-Summer 2026 Capsule Collection
Louis Vuitton Fall Men’s Spring-Summer 2026 Capsule Collection
Louis Vuitton Fall Men’s Spring-Summer 2026 Capsule Collection
Louis Vuitton Fall Men’s Spring-Summer 2026 Capsule Collection
Casual pieces have a home, too. Preppy looks are punctuated by cargo trousers, flannel shirts, and self-described trucker jackets. Grounded and utilitarian, these pieces offer a subtle contrast to the much-monogrammed collection. Elsewhere, athletic pieces abound, including track tops — built from a breathable mix of materials — alongside sneakers like the LV Trainer (reimagined in calf leather) and the LV Classic (in nubuck leather). The capsule rounds out its footwear offerings with a collection of boots, boat shoes, and Oxford loafers.
Classic colours — chestnut brown, navy blue, and light khaki — combine with vibrant shades of red, orange, and green to create a full-bodied palette. An earthy forest green gives new life to a checkered Monogram jacket, for instance, while a Monogram Tartan sports an eye-catching blend of beige and blue.
Selectively borrowing from several archetypal fashions (namely prep, sport, and workwear), the Fall Men’s Capsule presents a fresh take on a familiar autumn aesthetic. Discover Louis Vuitton Fall Men’s Spring-Summer 2026 Capsule Collection online and in stores this September.
Images courtesy of Louis Vuitton.
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