{"id":42641,"date":"2026-06-27T23:58:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T23:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/42641\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T23:58:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T23:58:10","slug":"whats-going-on-with-pharrells-louis-vuitton-sneakers-and-vans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/42641\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s Going on With Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton Sneakers and Vans?"},"content":{"rendered":"

During Paris Fashion Week<\/a>, Pharrell and Louis Vuitton unveiled a new sneaker for Spring\/Summer 2027\u2014and the shoes have already become a hot topic.<\/p>\n

The new sneakers, seen in images below, are named the Louis Vuitton Combi<\/a> and were previewed by both Skateboard P and the French fashion house.<\/p>\n

The silhouette of the shoe has drawn many comparisons, especially to the classic Vans Authentic. Featuring a two-piece upper with stitching at the midfoot that connects both panels, the sneakers will come in a variety of colorways, including multiple takes on LV monogram prints.<\/p>\n

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How did Vans respond to Pharell\u2019s Louis Vuitton sneakers?<\/p>\n

Shortly after Pharell previewed the shoes on social media, Vans responded directly by commenting on the initial post. \u201cOhhhh bet,\u201d the brand wrote in the comments.<\/p>\n

\"Instagram<\/p>\n

Vans and Louis Vuitton via Instagram<\/p>\n

The brand went a step further and shared a picture of the Vans Authentics with the caption, \u201cWanna know the time? Better clock us.\u201d The caption is a direct quote from Clipse\u2019s 2006 track \u201cMr. Me Too,\u201d which Pharrell co-produced as part of the Neptunes and also featured on.<\/p>\n

Has anyone else commented on the resemblance?<\/p>\n

Pharrell\u2019s frequent collaborator Tyler, the Creator\u2014who has worked with Louis Vuitton on his Golf Wang and Le Fleur brands\u2014responded to comparisons to the Vans Authentics in an Instagram comment.<\/p>\n

\u201cY\u2019ALL KNOW THIS STYLE OF DECK SHOE FOR BOATS HAS BEEN AROUND BEFORE VANS CORRECT? PRO KEDS, CONVERSE, ETC.,\u201d he wrote in all caps.<\/p>\n

Tyler has also frequently collaborated with Converse.<\/p>\n

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