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.
Browse vintage Virgil Abloh coats, shirts and other clothing and fashion accessories on 1stDibs.
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...
Off-White Main Label 2013 Tie Dye Drawstring Back Sweatshirt
By Virgil Abloh
Located in London, GB
Super collectible Off-White Main Label 2013 tie dye sweatshirt. Worn just a couple of times. Made from mid weight cotton with a yellow, black, pink and coal tie dye pattern and white...
OFF WHITE Virgil Abloh 2019 lurex OFF graffiti graphic wide cut crop sweater
By Off-White, Virgil Abloh
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OFF WHITE Virgil Abloh 2019 silver lurex OFF graffiti graphic wide cut cropped sweater IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A01637 Brand: Off White Designer: Virgil Abloh Collection: FW 2019 Mate...
Runway LOUS VUITTON Virgil Abloh Multi 3D Pocket utility pocket ribbed vest M
By Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway LOUS VUITTON Virgil Abloh Multi 3D Pocket utility pocket ribbed vest M Reference: JHVC/A00010 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Virgil Abloh Collection: Runway As seen on: Virgil...
GUCCI Mystic Cat Oversize Hoodie
By Gucci
Located in Iba, PH
This relaxed Gucci hoodie showcases a printed vintage-effect logo across the chest and features the new season's Mystic Cat motif, embellished with shimmering sequins. It includes a ...
John Galliano Black And Gray Chevron Mohair Sweater With Oversized Neck 1999
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is pleased to offer a John Galliano black-and-gray chevron-striped mohair sweater featuring an exaggerated, oversized neck silhouette. Rendered in soft, brushed mohair, ...
Italian Mid Century Beaded Sweater
Located in New York, NY
Cool Italian Mid Century Beaded Sweater, completely hand crochet with hundreds of black resin drops. Slim fit, open work crochet with bands of beadwork...
Ralph Lauren Men's Cotton Sweater M Grey Classic Style Made in Italy
By Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren
Located in Kaunas, LT
Ralph Lauren men's sweater - a refined blend of American classic style and everyday comfort. Crafted from 100 % cotton, it is soft, pleasant to wear and suitable for all seasons. The...
Rare Stephen Sprouse "SPROUSE" Bold Yellow & Fuchsia Silk Jersey Stretch Tank
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in New York, NY
This rare and wonderfully whimsical Stephen Sprouse stretch silk jersey in Bold Yellow and fuchsia measures 9 1/4" in back, 17 3/4" in front. Underarm circumference measures 32", und...
S/S2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford sculptural ribbed knit top
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Milano, Lombardia
S/S2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford sculptural ribbed knit top This Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford knit top from Spring/Summer 2003 features an intricate sculptural ribbed constr...
Paco Rabanne top by Paco Rabanne circa 1998/1999
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1998/1999, under the artistic direction of Paco Rabanne. Black devoured velvet top decorated with matching pompoms. Composition and ...
Gucci Horse Tile Wool V-Neck Logo Sweater
By Gucci
Located in Oakland, CA
A classic is always a classic and this season Gucci gives a new approach to the archival rhombi pattern from the 30's. Featuring a ribbed v-neck, long sleeves, a ribbed hem and cuffs...
Emilio Pucci Coral Cashmere Blend Sweater Set - XS - 1990's
By Emilio Pucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Emilio Pucci Coral Cashmere Blend Sweater Set - XS - 1990's. This beautiful set is a cashmere-cotton blend. The top is sleeveless and has a round neckline. The cardigan has buttons a...
White knit cardigan with rhinestone buttons Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White knit cardigan with rhinestone buttons ( with CC brand on the back of the button) Knit composition: rayon & polyester. SIZE M
Alexander McQueen Pre Fall 2009 knit sweater
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Athina, GR
Alexander McQueen 00s metallic-waxed finish wool knit brown turtleneck sweater. Size label is missing, fits XS-M depending on desired fit. Very good vintage condition.
Blumarine F/W 2001 Sequined Cashmere Blend Cardigan
By Blumarine
Located in Paris, FR
Sequined cardigan Blumarine cashmere blend from the Fall/Winter 2001 collection. Constructed in cream rayon-cashmere knit with elaborate hand-applied sequin and bead embellishment ac...
CHANEL 20C blue sequins cashmere blend CC logo striped crop sweater FR36 XS
By Virgil Abloh, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 20C blue sequins cashmere blend CC logo striped crop sweater FR36 XS Reference: AAWC/A00807 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virgil Abloh Collection: 20C Material: Cashmere, Blend Colo...
LOUIS VUITTON Virgil Abloh NBA 2021 white logo letters wool sweater XL
By Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton
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:...
LOUIS VUITTON Virgil Abloh NBA 2021 white logo letters wool sweater XL
By Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton
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:...