The iconic Final Fantasy 7 soundtrack, "One-Winged Angel," made a surprising and thrilling appearance at the Louis Vuitton Men's Fall-Winter Fashion Show. This unexpected collaboration between high fashion and video game culture has caught the attention of fans worldwide. Let's delve into the details of this unique event!
The renowned theme of Final Fantasy 7's antagonist, Sephiroth, "One-Winged Angel," opened the Louis Vuitton show with grandeur. A live orchestra performed the majestic piece as male models showcased luxurious outfits on the runway. The creative force behind the show was musician and fashion designer Pharrell Williams, who curated the event's soundtrack.
Interestingly, "One-Winged Angel" stood out amidst a lineup of more contemporary pop tracks by artists like The Weeknd, Playboy Carti, Don Toliver, and K-POP stars SEVENTEEN and BTS' j-hope. Pharrell contributed to writing and composing all other songs featured in the show, except for this classic piece by Nobuo Uematsu. While the specific reason for choosing "One-Winged Angel" remains undisclosed, it's plausible that Pharrell's personal appreciation for the music, or perhaps a hidden love for Final Fantasy, played a role.
For those eager to witness this fusion of fashion and video game music, the livestream video is available on Louis Vuitton's official YouTube channel.
Square Enix, the creators of Final Fantasy, expressed their delight on the official Final Fantasy 7 X (Twitter) account. "We're more than happy to hear music director Pharrell Williams and team have included One-Winged Angel in the Louis Vuitton Men Fall-Winter 2025 Fashion Show!" they tweeted, sharing a link to the video. This unexpected feature clearly resonated positively with the game's developers.
Final Fantasy 7 holds a special place in the hearts of gamers as one of the most beloved entries in the long-standing series. The game follows protagonist Cloud Strife and his companions as they battle against the megacorporation Shinra and the formidable Sephiroth. Originally released in 1997, it has left a lasting impact on the gaming community.
The franchise saw a significant revival with the announcement of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Project during E3 2015. This ambitious project aims to reimagine the original game as a trilogy, with the third installment currently in development. The remake brings the iconic story to life with modern graphics, new content, enhanced combat, and fresh storylines.
The first part of the trilogy, "Final Fantasy 7 Remake," is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC. The second installment, "Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth," is playable on PlayStation 5, with a PC version set to launch on Steam on January 23rd.