The moods this week feature creativity, and that starts with this wonderful conversation with Pharrell Williams conducted by the Business of Fashion. What we love is Pharrell’s approach to the consumer, and the lenses he uses to influence his design direction for Louis Vuitton menswear. We also love how he sees the value in each individual piece as the culmination of the people, and the ideas that they bring to the work environment. You can listen more below.

“I set out to write a book about what to do to make a great work of art. Instead, it revealed itself to be a book on how to be.”

Rick Rubin

Our second feature is an evergreen, New York Times bestseller – The Creative Act: A Way of Being, by Rick Rubin. From Johnny Cash to Jay-Z and plenty more, Rick Rubin views his work with artists as a spiritual experience, and we can’t wait to finally dive into the mind of this creative stalwart.

In case you missed it, GQ produced, “Epic Conversations,” features a discussion between the two creative heavyweights above. It is an engaging listen for other creatives and music lovers alike.