Pharrell is a longtime thought chief and trendsetter in music and trend alike — with a jewellery assortment that’s unmatched amongst his friends in each scope and worth. From the long-lasting million-dollar NERD chain he commissioned from Jacob the Jeweler in 2006 to his more moderen standout items like diamond-encrusted teardrop-shaped glasses made in collaboration with Tiffany & Co., Skateboard P’s affect within the jewellery house has been felt for practically twenty years and Hypebeast is exploring it within the newest episode of our TAGGED sequence.
Even earlier than he reached A-list fame, Pharrell confirmed a eager curiosity in jewellery, attending a jewellery commerce present in Basel, Switzerland to be taught in regards to the craftsmanship that goes into high-end items. The rapper, producer and designer first met Jacob and Co. founder Jacob “the Jeweler” Arabo when he was solely 18 years outdated, and has additionally turn out to be shut with superstar jewelers Lorraine Schwarz and Gabby Elan over time.
His long-time friendship with BAPE and Human Made founder Nigo closely influenced his style in jewellery items throughout the ’00s, when he was usually noticed in objects just like the above-mentioned NERD chain or a customized pendant that includes KAWS‘ (one other longtime good friend’s) Blitz character: massive, daring and good, artfully toeing however by no means fairly crossing the road into gaudiness. Extra lately, Pharrell has toned down the dimensions, if not the vibrance, of his jewellery decisions rocking all the pieces from heart-shaped rings with valuable stones designed by Schwartz to a set of grills crafted by Elan which have drawn comparisons to Marvel’s Infinity Stones, lengthy gold-and-pearl necklaces and far more.
Moreover being a fan and client, Pharrell can also be a full-on collaborator. He labored with Louis Vuitton in 2008, teaming with then-creative director Marc Jacobs and Camille Miceli for the Blason assortment, which was first offered throughout Couture Week. In 2019, Pharrell adopted up that effort by working with Chanel on diamond and pearl brooches, necklaces and bracelets. There’s no telling if the Tiffany & Co. glasses he’s been rocking lately are an indication of a forthcoming effort with the model and their boundary-pushing artistic director Ruba Abu-Nimah or a one-off bespoke piece, but when there’s one factor we learn about Pharrell it’s that you need to anticipate the sudden.
Take a look at earlier episodes of TAGGED right here, and you should definitely atone for different Hypebeast sequence like Sole Mates as properly.
