In 2013, after having already worked for Fendi at the Italian label’s headquarters in Rome, Virgil Abloh (1980–2021) founded the Milan-based streetwear house Off-White, which is lauded for its hip collaborations and range of sneakers and shoes, shirts, hoodies and bags that are frequently emblazoned with bold graphics and the iconography of America’s metropolitan centers.
Four years later, Abloh 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. By the time he celebrated his 40th birthday, the Illinois native had, seemingly, triumphed in every corner of the fashion and home design worlds.
Yet even with the Off-White and Louis Vuitton 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.
Growing up outside Chicago, the son of Ghanaian immigrants, Abloh was neither cool nor controversial. He was, he told the New York Times, “an average sort of suburban kid, born in 1980, into watching Michael Jordan or listening to Guns N’ Roses.” He learned about design, fabrication and color from his mother, a seamstress, and his father, a paint company manager. Abloh earned a master’s degree in architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology, where his thesis was a skyscraper that leans out over the Chicago River to maximize light and views.
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.” (Abloh’s Pyrex Vision label would later become Off-White.)
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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OFF-WHITE X TIMBERLAND black velvet Ankle Boots Shoes 37
By Off-White
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Off-White X Timberland boots in back velvet. They feature a round toe, lace-up closure, a padded collar, a black logo plaque at outer s...
OFF-WHITE x JIMMY CHOO white quilted leather SARA 100 Boots Shoes 37
By Jimmy Choo, Off-White
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Off-White x Jimmy Choo 'Sara' collaboration for Spring/Summer 2018 in white padded and quilted lambskin. The design has a futuristic feel, raised by a conical heel and...
Runway Off-White C/o Virgil Abloh White Meteor Shower Boots size 39 cheese boots
By Off-White
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Off-White Meteor Shower Boots In White Off-White C/o Virgil Abloh White Meteor Shower Boots. Cutout Wedge Ankle Boots from Spring 2020 Ready-to-Wear. Calf-high in buffed leather an...
Nike Off White Women Air Jordan 4 Retro SP Sneakers US 8.5W Sail Virgil Abloh
By Off-White
Located in Miami, FL
- Jordan Brand Nike collaboration with Off White - Tagged size 8.5 in the Nike brand - Sail colorway - Comes with box Condition: The sneakers are in overall decent co...
$76Sale Price|60% Off
OFF WHITE C/O VIRGIL ABLOH black denim logo pin frayed hem wide culotte jeans XS
By Virgil Abloh, Off-White
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OFF WHITE C/O VIRGIL ABLOH black denim logo pin frayed hem wide culotte jeans XS Reference: ANWU/A00545 Brand: Off White Designer: Virgil Abloh Material: Feels like cotton Color: Bla...
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...
Off-White for Nike Dunk Low "Lot 10 of 50" Sneakers
By Virgil Abloh, Off-White
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Off-White for Nike Dunk Low "Lot 10 of 50" sneakers are a striking example of collaborative design that merges streetwear aesthetics with luxury fashion influences. Featuring a b...
Off-White Allen Key Heel Boots 40 black blue Virgil Abloh
By Off-White
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Off-White Allen Key Heel Boots 40 black blue
$480Sale Price|20% Off
OFF WHITE Virgil Abloh green Camo cotton white logo field jacket M
By Virgil Abloh, Off-White
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OFF WHITE Virgil Abloh green Camo cotton white logo field jacket M Reference: LAYU/A00095 Brand: Off White Designer: Virgil Abloh Material: Cotton Color: Green, White Pattern: Camouf...
OFF-WHITE Off Court 3.0 High Top Sneakers White / Orange Size 39
By Off-White
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
OFF-WHITE Off Court 3.0 High Top Sneakers White / Orange Size 39
OFF-WHITE taupe canvas & suede LOW-TOP Sneakers Shoes 42 fit 41
By Off-White
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Off-White low-top sneakers in taupe canvas with suede trim and black calfskin heel patch. Have been worn and are in excellent condition. Measurements Imprinted Size ...
OFF-WHITE c/o VIRGIL ABLOH black wool 2013 POCKET Cardigan Sweater 40 M
By Off-White
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Off-White 2013 v-neck knit cardigan in black and white wool (72%) and polyamide (28%). Features a patch pocket on the front and the logo embroidered at the cuffs. Open...
$384Sale Price|20% Off
OFF WHITE black denim organza mesh panel frayed jacket XS
By Virgil Abloh, Off-White
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OFF WHITE black denim organza mesh panel frayed jacket XS Reference: LAYU/A00061 Brand: Off White Designer: Virgil Abloh Material: Denim, Polyester Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closur...
Off-White Resort 2021 Red & Pink Spiral Pantsuit Size IT 38
By Off-White
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Off-White Resort 2021 Red & Pink Spiral Pantsuit – Size IT 38 Description: This rare Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh spiral pantsuit is a bold statement in tailoring and design. From the...
Off-White 3.0 Court Hi Top Women's Sneakers 'White'
By Off-White
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Off-White 3.0 Court Hi Top Women's Sneakers 'White'. Additional information: Style code: OWIA112R20800068 Color: White Size: 35 EU (5 US) Country: Italy
Off-White SS20 “Rete” White Lattice Maxi Dress with Neon Fringe, IT 38
By Off-White
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Off-White SS20 “Rete” White Lattice Maxi Dress with Neon Fringe, IT 38 Description: From Virgil Abloh’s Spring/Summer 2020 Off-White™ collection, this rare “Rete” maxi dress is a mu...
$161Sale Price|20% Off
OFF-WHITE 2017 Size XXS Black Multi Color Graphic Cotton Short Sleeve T-shirt
By Off-White
Located in San Francisco, CA
OFF-WHITE 2017 t-shirt in a black cotton jersey featuring a blue Caravaggio painting print with yellow frame details, diagonal logo on back, and crew neck. Made in Portugal.Excellent...
Black & White Off-White Checkerboard Low-Top Sneakers Size 38
By Off-White
Located in New York, NY
Black and white checkerboard coated canvas low-top sneakers by Off-White. Rubber soles. Lace-up tie closures at tops. 1" platform height, 1" heel height. Designer Size: 38 US Recomm...
OFF white, Floral maxi dress
By Off-White
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
OFF white, Floral maxi dress. The item is in good condition. Light stains on the chest. (2013) • CONDITION: good condition • SIZE: IT44 - M • MEASUREMEN...
Off-White Sz 38 Black Leather Ziptie Bootie 106of14
By Off-White
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 3" Height: 9.5" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Signs of Wear: Size: 38 EU Exterior: New Interio...
OFF-WHITE ivory & pink SPRAY PAINT ARROW Sneakers Shoes 37
By Off-White
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic OFF-WHITE Arrow low top sneakers in ivory distressed suede with white leather arrow and pink spray paint on the rubber sole. Have been ...
OFF-WHITE C/O VIRGIL ABLOH Optic Chlorine Mid-Top Sneaker Shoes 37
By Off-White
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic OFF-WHITE c/o Virgil Abloh Optic Chlorine mid-top sneakers in white technical textile, pvc, mesh and light grey suede featuring a cloudy rubber sole and faux leather ...
OFF-WHITE purple 2017 SATIN-TRIM CRUSHED VELVET TRACK Pants 36 XXS
By Off-White
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic OFF-WHITE satin-trim crushed velvet track pants in purple, black and grey cotton (82%) and silk (18%). Features Off-White logo embroidery, two zippers at the hem and ...
OFF-WHITE cream viscose LOGO STRIPE Crewneck Sweater 42 M
By Off-White
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic OFF-WHITE logo stripe long sleeve in ivory and black viscose (80%) polyamide (2%). Features a crewneck, long sleeves and a close fit. Has been worn and is in excellent...
Off-White for Nike Dunk Low "Lot 48 of 50" Sneakers
By Virgil Abloh, Off-White
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Off-White for Nike Dunk Low "Lot 48 of 50" sneakers are a striking fusion of streetwear and high fashion. Featuring a crisp white base, these sneakers are accentuated by a subtle...
OFF-WHITE Virgil Abloh 2013 Temperature print blue white washed denim jacket M
By Virgil Abloh, Off-White
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OFF-WHITE Virgil Abloh 2013 Temperature print blue white washed denim oversized jacket M Reference: TGAS/G00012 Brand: Off White Designer: Virgil Abloh Collection: 2013 Material: De...
OFF-WHITE Size S Black White Knit Checkered Pull On Sweater
By Off-White
Located in San Francisco, CA
OFF-WHITE oversized checkered sweater is a rare 2013 find by Virgil Abloh. Expertly knitted in Italy from a premium cotton blend, pull-on features a bold black and white pattern for ...
$84Sale Price|30% Off
OFF WHITE Athleisure Virgil Abloh eco friendly black cyclist shorts M
By Off-White
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OFF WHITE Athleisure Virgil Abloh eco friendly black cyclist shorts M Reference: KYCG/A00169 Brand: Off White Designer: Virgil Abloh Collection: Athleisure Material: Polyamide, Blend...
OFF-WHITE, leather biker jacket
By Off-White
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
OFF-WHITE, leather biker jacket. The item is in very good condition. • CONDITION: very good condition • SIZE: M • MEASUREMENTS: length 61 cm, width 51 cm, waist 48 cm, shoulder...
2013 Off-White Black Oversized Intarsia Cardigan
By Off-White
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your perfect winter sweater just in time for the season! Stay warm in the most fashionable cardigan out there with the coolest off-white branding Virgil 1st collection! This is an OFF-WHITE "Main Label" oversize knit cardigan in black and off-white wool (72%) and polyamide (28%) with "OFF" and "© 2013" printed on large folded over cuffs. The oversized fit and the thick knit will keep your warm on the chilliest days. Has one slip pocket on the front. Choose to wear this cardigan closed by using the four front with large snap buttons or open to layer. Unlined. This sweater is in great condition with no notable flaws. Pair this cardigan with some Gucci Tom Ford leather pants...
Off-White Red Plaid Flannel (SS13)
By Off-White
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Off-White Red Plaid Flannel Size M Unisex Front pocket detail 7 button front closure Logo and details on the back Total length is 31 inches. This Off-White red plaid flannel is a cl...
$108Sale Price|20% Off
OFF-WHITE FW20 Size XS White Black Logo Cotton Crew-Neck T-shirt
By Off-White
Located in San Francisco, CA
OFF-WHITE FW20 t-shirt in a white cotton jersey featuring a logo print on front and back, short sleeves, oversized fit, and crew neck. Made in Portugal.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Mino...
Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh FW19 Black Asymmetric Belted Blazer Dress Size IT 40
By Off-White
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh FW19 Black Asymmetric Belted Blazer Dress Size IT 40 (US 6) From Virgil Abloh’s Fall/Winter 2019 “Public Television” Collection, this sculptural black bla...
$105Sale Price|25% Off
OFF WHITE cream cotton blue embroidered logo crop tshirt XS
By Off-White
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OFF WHITE cream cotton blue embroidered logo crop tshirt XS Reference: YIKK/A00104 Brand: Off White Material: Cotton Color: Cream, Blue Pattern: Solid Closure: Slip On Extra Details:...
OFF-WHITE Size M Downtown Black White Graphic Cotton Crew Neck Sweatshirt
By Off-White
Located in San Francisco, CA
OFF-WHITE "Downtown" sweatshirt in a black cotton fabric featuring a skeleton cowboy print with white graphic text and logo details, long sleeves, and crew neck. Made in Portugal.Exc...