It is not today that fashion and art appear to be interconnected, connected. Paintings, among other forms of artistic expression, reveal the internal universe of a unique being who, through the creative process and contact with one’s own emotions, externally delivers an ontological vision of the present, the future and the past; of the world. With this, we can affirm that an authentic work of art has no pre-established price. It’s the market that determines, it all depends on the artist and the size of the offering – as opposed to the size of the desire that both generate in the consumer.
It’s the same thing in fashion: Not everything you buy is something to wearas well as certain productions straight from the haute couture catwalks. In the world of shoes, the new Timberland ankle boots signed by artist Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton is the most recent proof.
Timberland boots designed by Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton are accompanied by an exclusive showcase of the brand
From construction site to luxury showcases
With a price of 85,000 USD per pair (around 450,000 R$)the Timberlands filled with logos and gold details got everyone talking. With only around fifty units released in this first premium version, the boots are in Italian leather and 18k gold eyelets — both in monogram and finishes. The classic 6-inch boots, to top it all off, come with their own “display case,” exclusive to Louis Vuitton.
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Timberland boots, originally created for workers working in extreme weather conditions, are now part of the team’s team of items. luxury market and have editions produced exclusively for exhibition. The brand’s first iconic shoe, the Timberland Original Yellow Boot, was released in 1973. It became known for its robust construction and for using an innovative direct rubber injection technique to completely seal the sole to the leather, making it truly waterproof.
Launched in 1973, Timberland’s Yellow Boot was created for workers and has become a symbol of urban culture.
Over time, these boots went beyond functional use and became an icon of urban fashionespecially in the 1990s, with a strong presence in hip-hop culture and streetwear. Essentially, the case reveals the repositioning of another item with a functional purpose transformed into luxury.
The legacy of Pharrell and Virgil Abloh
This collaboration is part of Pharrell Williams’ work as head of Vuitton’s men’s creative direction, which he has led since 2023. He replaced the last deceased fashion icon: Virgil Abloh — responsible for giving new meaning to streetwear. Pharrell continues Virgil’s legacy by focusing on the style of Timberland with the refined luxury of House. The result is unique.
Of the units produced, very few remain on the market. And it’s worth remembering not everything in fashion needs to be used. Certain creations are born to become collector’s items. That doesn’t mean we won’t see boots on the streets, though.
Pharrell’s Timberland is almost sold out and consolidates fashion as an object of desire and collectible