Pharrell's India-Inspired Collection Raises Questions on Artisan Credit

Pharrell Williams drew heavily on Indian embroidery and textiles for his June 2025 Louis Vuitton Men's collection, shown in Paris. Louis Vuitton has not said whether it worked directly with Indian artisans or simply used their techniques as design material. As fashion faces pressure to credit and pay creators fairly, this silence reveals the ongoing problem: luxury brands adopt traditional crafts without transparency on who made them or received payment.