Virgil Abloh
1980-2021
The luxury streetwear pioneer, who founded Off-White and was men’s artistic director at Louis Vuitton, was called the Karl Lagerfeld of his generation.
How Serious Is Luxury’s China Crisis?
This week, China’s central bank announced a $83 billion injection into the country’s financial system as distress in the world's second-largest economy deepened.
How Serious Is Luxury’s China Crisis?
This week, China’s central bank announced a $83 billion injection into the country’s financial system as distress in the world's second-largest economy deepened.
Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton: From The Wizard to The Wiz
The designer’s second presentation for the French megabrand was a carefully considered, Michael Jackson-inspired powerhouse, built layer upon layer with the kind of shameless manipulation that characterizes the greatest showmen.
Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton: From The Wizard to The Wiz
The designer’s second presentation for the French megabrand was a carefully considered, Michael Jackson-inspired powerhouse, built layer upon layer with the kind of shameless manipulation that characterizes the greatest showmen.
What’s Next for Streetwear?
In Paris, Virgil Abloh explored sartorialism with a preconception-defying collection for Off-White, while Heron Preston’s first runway show wrote sustainability — and security theatre — into his take on streetwear.
What’s Next for Streetwear?
In Paris, Virgil Abloh explored sartorialism with a preconception-defying collection for Off-White, while Heron Preston’s first runway show wrote sustainability — and security theatre — into his take on streetwear.
Why Hasn’t #MeToo Come for Ian Connor?
Despite multiple rape allegations, the former Kanye West creative consultant and current streetwear ‘it’-boy is still front and centre in the fashion business.
Why Hasn’t #MeToo Come for Ian Connor?
Despite multiple rape allegations, the former Kanye West creative consultant and current streetwear ‘it’-boy is still front and centre in the fashion business.
Peak Collaboration? Not for Virgil Abloh
The designer is teaming up with Mr Porter to release Off-White's largest collaboration yet.
Peak Collaboration? Not for Virgil Abloh
The designer is teaming up with Mr Porter to release Off-White's largest collaboration yet.
The Week Ahead: LVMH Primed to Dominate Blockbuster Week at the Paris Men's Shows
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh, Hedi Slimane, Kim Jones and the other designers showing at Paris Fashion Week Men's - and how the the buzziest brands share a corporate parent. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: LVMH Primed to Dominate Blockbuster Week at the Paris Men's Shows
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh, Hedi Slimane, Kim Jones and the other designers showing at Paris Fashion Week Men's - and how the the buzziest brands share a corporate parent. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Year Ahead: Self-Disrupt or Die
Technology and social media are enabling a new breed of ‘challenger’ brands, leaving incumbents with a stark choice.
The Year Ahead: Self-Disrupt or Die
Technology and social media are enabling a new breed of ‘challenger’ brands, leaving incumbents with a stark choice.
Why Nobody Is Wearing Black to This Year's Golden Globes
This week, everyone will be talking about the Golden Globes, London Fashion Week Men's, Pitti Uomo and the Consumer Electronics Show. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Why Nobody Is Wearing Black to This Year's Golden Globes
This week, everyone will be talking about the Golden Globes, London Fashion Week Men's, Pitti Uomo and the Consumer Electronics Show. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Farfetch’s First Major Post-IPO Move: What Does It Mean?
This week, Farfetch snapped up Stadium Goods in a push for scale and business model diversification. Could a major ‘re-commerce’ player be next?
Farfetch’s First Major Post-IPO Move: What Does It Mean?
This week, Farfetch snapped up Stadium Goods in a push for scale and business model diversification. Could a major ‘re-commerce’ player be next?
Anarchy and Awards in the UK
This week, everyone will be talking about the UK Parliament's Brexit vote, the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards and Zara parent Inditex's financial results. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Anarchy and Awards in the UK
This week, everyone will be talking about the UK Parliament's Brexit vote, the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards and Zara parent Inditex's financial results. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
