Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2026 Men’s Front Row Was The Real Show
Louis Vuitton unveiled its Men’s Spring-Summer 2026 collection at the Place Georges Pompidou in Paris, and while Pharrell Williams delivered another head-turning runway show, the real style spectacle happened before a single model even took the catwalk. With a front row as packed as the Pompidou plaza itself, the guest list was star-studded, eclectic, and—as ever—brimming with fashion talking points.
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Short kings with tall sock energy
There’s always that one moment during Spring collections where you wonder why celebrities insist on wearing full-length coats and wool trousers in July. Not this time. Mason Thames, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Miles Caton, and Tahar Rahim clearly got the memo—and maybe even the group chat—because all four opted for shorts paired with long socks.
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It gave very much prep-school-meets-streetwear energy. D’Pharaoh’s midnight blue moiré set was a standout, but Miles Caton’s crisp back-to-school moment came in a close second.
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The Asian All-Stars
When it comes to consistently delivering in the front row, the Asian stars never miss. Jackson Wang stayed true to his LV ambassador role in a laidback moment, while BamBam brought his signature rockstar flair.
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J-Hope had the brand’s heritage covered in a Damier print suit and a monogram Speedy that deserves its own seat. Gong Yoo channelled sophisticated intellectual in a tailored jacket and flared jeans combo that screamed chic professor in the best way.
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Ballers Are Gonna Ball
Victor Wembanyama, Antoine Dupont and Jalen Ramsey took a team approach in collegiate-style bomber jackets, oversized logos and sporty details.
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Meanwhile, Jules Koundé went rogue in a caramel leather look that had Top Gun energy with a luxury twist. He’s never been one to follow the pack, and it shows.
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These Women Wear The Trousers
Karol G and Uncle Waffles might’ve lost the battle with oversized trousers and trailing hems everywhere.
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Nora Fatehi gave tailored cool with sharp shoulders and a perfectly proportioned oversized vibe. Anok Yai, usually a red carpet siren, showed us she’s just as commanding in off-duty all-black with minimalist edge.
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Twinning, Unintentionally
Omar Sy and Bradley Cooper appeared to coordinate in soft, sand-coloured suits and short-sleeved shirts. Not identical, but definitely a match in vibe.
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The Rappers
Future showed up in a look that can only be described as chaotic. Meanwhile, Pusha-T and Malice felt like they were in their Fashion Week uniforms—same LV template.
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A$AP Nast and Dinos, however, switched things up an individual, and quieter sense of style.
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The Actors
French actors Pio Marmaï and César Domboy brought charm with their unfussy elegance.
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Gabriel Leone was unrecognisable with a new haircut and a streetwear twist, moving away from his Cannes flared aesthetic. Emilio Sakraya wore brown-on-brown with effortlessness, but I do wonder how long he lasted in that knit sweater in 28-degree heat.
And Finally…The Carters
They didn’t stop for official photos—they are way too cool for that, apparently. Beyonce nodded to her Cowboy Carter era in a Louis Vuitton double denim look, LaQuan Smith feathered coat, and her trusty cowboy hat, naturally. Jay-Z kept it breezy and low-key, as per usual.
From unexpected shorts to oversized everything, quiet luxury to rockstar flash—who stood out for you from this FROW?
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