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 Does a Brand Like Louis Vuitton Choose a New Designer?
Martine Rose, Grace Wales Bonner and Telfar Clemens are among the designers who have been considered by Vuitton-owner LVMH to succeed the late Virgil Abloh, according to sources. A final pick is expected within weeks.
How Does a Brand Like Louis Vuitton Choose a New Designer?
Martine Rose, Grace Wales Bonner and Telfar Clemens are among the designers who have been considered by Vuitton-owner LVMH to succeed the late Virgil Abloh, according to sources. A final pick is expected within weeks.
Rethinking Luxury’s Relationship With Black Consumers
Black Americans have long been avid buyers of high-end goods. Now their expectations are shifting, with important implications for brands.
Rethinking Luxury’s Relationship With Black Consumers
Black Americans have long been avid buyers of high-end goods. Now their expectations are shifting, with important implications for brands.
Brooklyn Museum Exhibit Honours Virgil Abloh
The show includes pieces from the late designer's two decades in fashion, music, architecture and art.
Brooklyn Museum Exhibit Honours Virgil Abloh
The show includes pieces from the late designer's two decades in fashion, music, architecture and art.
Ib Kamara: Fashion’s Favourite Renaissance Man
Editor, stylist, musician, furniture designer and now creative director of Off-White — Kamara is a natural successor to the master of multitasking Virgil Abloh.
Ib Kamara: Fashion’s Favourite Renaissance Man
Editor, stylist, musician, furniture designer and now creative director of Off-White — Kamara is a natural successor to the master of multitasking Virgil Abloh.
Departed Designers, Living Legacies
Dior and Saint Laurent showcase the challenges that lie ahead for the keepers of Virgil Abloh’s legacy.
Departed Designers, Living Legacies
Dior and Saint Laurent showcase the challenges that lie ahead for the keepers of Virgil Abloh’s legacy.
The Plan for Off-White After Virgil Abloh
Executives at New Guards Group and LVMH reveal exclusively to BoF the ‘endless’ pipeline the designer left behind and their plans to harness his legacy to build a multi-billion-dollar brand.
The Plan for Off-White After Virgil Abloh
Executives at New Guards Group and LVMH reveal exclusively to BoF the ‘endless’ pipeline the designer left behind and their plans to harness his legacy to build a multi-billion-dollar brand.
Retail’s Rough Start to 2022
This week, everyone will be talking about the slump in retail stocks, Haute Couture Week in Paris, LVMH’s end-of-year results and some very expensive sneakers.
Retail’s Rough Start to 2022
This week, everyone will be talking about the slump in retail stocks, Haute Couture Week in Paris, LVMH’s end-of-year results and some very expensive sneakers.
Dissecting Luxury’s Love for Streetwear
Signs of streetwear’s importance to the luxury business model were everywhere this week, from Virgil Abloh’s last collection for Louis Vuitton to LVMH’s Aimé Leon Dore deal to Bally’s appointment of Rhuigi Villaseñor.
Dissecting Luxury’s Love for Streetwear
Signs of streetwear’s importance to the luxury business model were everywhere this week, from Virgil Abloh’s last collection for Louis Vuitton to LVMH’s Aimé Leon Dore deal to Bally’s appointment of Rhuigi Villaseñor.
Virgil Abloh’s Last ‘Dreamhouse’ at Louis Vuitton
The designer’s posthumous show, set in the sky, suggested his halo could help the business continue to shine.
Virgil Abloh’s Last ‘Dreamhouse’ at Louis Vuitton
The designer’s posthumous show, set in the sky, suggested his halo could help the business continue to shine.
Virgil Abloh’s Blueprint for Black Advancement
The late designer identified with the Black condition and set about designing not just products but a better future, writes Jason Campbell.
Virgil Abloh’s Blueprint for Black Advancement
The late designer identified with the Black condition and set about designing not just products but a better future, writes Jason Campbell.
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