By the time he celebrated his 40th birthday, Virgil Abloh had, seemingly, triumphed in every corner of the fashion and home design worlds.
In 2013, having already worked for Fendi and partnered with Kanye West, he founded the Milan-based streetwear house Off-White. Four years later, he released the first Off-White furniture line, Grey Area. In 2018, he became the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear division, making him one of the first Black designers to head a French luxury fashion house.
Yet even with the Off-White and LV jobs, Abloh had time for a seemingly endless list of collaborations: designing shoes for Nike and Jimmy Choo, making furniture for Vitra and Ikea (“a super-dream project”), creating art with Takashi Murakami and Jenny Holzer, dressing Serena Williams and Beyoncé, co-branding with Levi’s and Evian, deejaying at Coachella and Lollapalooza.
Abloh's process was incredibly innovative — he explained that if he was inspired by an object, he didn’t want to alter it any more than necessary. “I’m only interested in editing an idea or a concept by three percent,” he said. Not surprisingly, he flirted with the limits of permissible appropriation. His first clothing line consisted of flannel Ralph Lauren shirts on which he printed the word “Pyrex.”
And his collaboration with Vitra included a version of Jean Prouvé’s Antony chair that has Plexiglass where Prouvé used plywood. In 2017, the Belgian designer Raf Simons told GQ that Abloh’s work was unoriginal. A month later, Abloh presented an Off-White collection cheekily titled Nothing New.
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Louis Vuitton Silver Mirror Porte Documents Or 24 Hours Bag by Virgil Abloh
By Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This Louis Vuitton Silver Mirror Porte Documents or 24 Hours Bag by Virgil Abloh is an extremely rare and limited edition . It features ultra-shiny monogram mirrored vinyl with pate...
LOUIS VUITTON Virgil Abloh 2019 Keepall Bandouliere 50 epi trim travel bag
By Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Virgil Abloh 2019 Keepall Bandouliere 50 white epi PVC leather trim travel bag Reference: VACN/A00124 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Virgil Abloh Model: Keepall Bandoul...
$1,487
Size: UK 10 (Or Oversized on smaller )
Fall 2018 OFF WHITE c/o Virgil Abloh Crocodile Leather Structured Black Jacket
By Virgil Abloh
Located in Sheffield, GB
OFF WHITE c/o Virgil Abloh Fall / Winter 2018 Runway Jacket. A Black pressed leather crocodile effect Jacket featuring a structured silhouette with long sleeves, nipped waistline an...
$864Sale Price|20% Off
LOUIS VUITTON grey white ombre LV logo monogram crew sweatshirt L
By Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON grey white ombre LV logo monogram crew sweatshirt L Reference: YIKK/A00007 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Virgil Abloh Material: Cotton Color: White Pattern: Monogram C...
Louis Vuitton Virgil FW 2019 Runway Fur Jacket
By Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton
Located in Wien, AT
This beautiful Coat was Part of the FW19 Menswear Runway Show by Virgil Abloh The LV Logo on the back was hand-cut by Virgil himself using a classic razor which gives this piece an ...
Off-White for Nike Dunk Low Pine Green Sneakers 2019
By Virgil Abloh, Off-White
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Off-White for Nike Dunk Low Pine Green Sneakers from 2019 exemplify a perfect fusion of streetwear attitude and high-fashion innovation. Crafted with premium materials, these sneakers feature a sleek pine green leather upper accented by Off-White’s signature deconstructed aesthetic, including exposed foam details, zip ties, and Helvetica branding on the midsole. Designed by Virgil Abloh, these sneakers embody a minimalist yet edgy style that makes them versatile for various outfits. They pair effortlessly with designer items like a Balmain oversized blazer, a Gucci monogram bag, or Saint Laurent...
LOUIS VUITTON Virgil Abloh NBA 2021 white logo letters wool sweater XL
By Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Virgil Abloh NBA 2021 white logo letters wool sweater XL Reference: TGAS/D00867 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Virgil Abloh Collection: NBA AW2021 Material: Wool Color:...
$338Sale Price|35% Off
OFF WHITE Virgil Abloh Natural Habitat leather neon cat print crossbody tote bag
By Virgil Abloh
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OFF WHITE Virgil Abloh Natural Habitat black leather neon cat print crossbody tote bag Reference: KEDG/A00276 Brand: Off White Designer: Virgil Abloh Collection: Natural Habitat - Gi...
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