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 grey white ombre LV logo monogram crew sweatshirt L
By Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton
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...
Runway LOUS VUITTON Virgil Abloh Multi 3D Pocket utility pocket ribbed vest M
By Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton
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...
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...
Lilli Ann Vintage 1960s Beaded Wool Knit Vest, Jacket or Coat with Rhinestone
By Lilli Ann
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1960s black wool knit vest with heavy beadwork and rhinestone detail by Lilli Ann. Details: Unlined Marked Size: 14 Estimated Size: S-L Color: Black/ White Beads F...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2001 Black Stretch Sweater Runway Top It. S
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Black Stretch Top Fall/Winter Runway 2001 Collection Italian size S Color - Black, Woven Shredded Silk Ribbon Detailing, Fabric Trimming -100% Silk. M...
Courreges Rib Knit Turquoise Logo Cardigan
By André Courrèges 1, André Courrèges
Located in New York, NY
Courreges rib knit cardigan in soft cotton/acrylic blend. 2 rib knit pockets with logo attached.
Sleeve length: 21.5"
Shoulder across back: 17"
HERMES white cotton & cashmere Jacquard Cardigan Sweater 38 S
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermès light knit cardigan in clay cotton (85%) cashmere (15%) with a strap-pattern, round neckline, straight fit, ribbed cuff and hem. Unlined. Closes with button fastening in the f...
Moncler Men Hoodie Cashmere Blend Knit Top Size M, S1112
By Moncler
Located in Kaunas, LT
Check my other listings. Have many more designer clothes for sale. Open to any offers. Item for sale is 100% genuine Moncler knit Hoodie, S1112, KE8 Color: grey (An actual color may ...
Alexander McQueen Black Blended Cotton and Silk Men Sweater
By Alexander McQueen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alexander McQueen - (Made in Italy) Black blended cotton and silk sweater. Size XL. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 45 cm - Sleeve...
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA FW 90 Extremely rare slashed felted long sleeves top
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Milano, MILANO
Extremely rare Fall Winter 1990 slashed felted long sleeves top by Maison Martin Margiela 72% wool 28% polyamide
Dries Van Noten Charcoal Grey Wool Mock-Neck Sweater W/Metallic Folate Sleeves
By Dries van Noten
Located in Studio City, CA
Dries Van Noten charcoal grey wool sweater featuring a double-layer mock-neck and extra-long sleeves that have metallic folate print fabric that begi...
Balenciaga Men Hoodie Oversized Logo Jumper Size M, S1503
By Balenciaga
Located in Kaunas, LT
Check my other listings. Have many more designer clothes for sale. Open to any offers. Item for sale is 100% genuine Balenciaga Oversized Hoodie Logo Men Jumper, s1503, ASH3 Color: S...
2001 Vintage John Galliano Paris Abstract Pattern Buttons Cardigan
By John Galliano
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
2001 Vintage John Galliano Paris Abstract Pattern Buttons Cardigan 2001 Vintage John Galliano Paris Abstract Pattern Buttons Cardigan Shoulders: 42 cm / 16.54 in Sleeve Length: 73 ...
Hermes Silk and Wool Cardigan/ Vest
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - (Made in France) Silk and wool cardigan, marked size 44FR. Presence of stains on the silk. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulder width: 52 cm Chest: 53 cm Sleeve le...
RICK OWENS FW 22 Extra long knitted prototype vest with hood
By Rick Owens
Located in Milano, MILANO
Fall Winter 2022 extra long knitted prototype vest with hood by Rick Owens 43% mohair 43% alpaca 14% nylon
CHANEL 20C blue sequins cashmere blend CC logo striped crop sweater FR36 XS
By Chanel, Virgil Abloh
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:...