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.
Luxury Menswear Growth to Outpace Womenswear
Brands from Louis Vuitton to Balenciaga are courting male shoppers as the market becomes more competitive and lurches towards streetwear.
Luxury Menswear Growth to Outpace Womenswear
Brands from Louis Vuitton to Balenciaga are courting male shoppers as the market becomes more competitive and lurches towards streetwear.
In Paris, New Elegance and the Revolution That Wasn’t
Amid the much-anticipated, streetwear-inflected disruption at Louis Vuitton and Dior, it was the need for new elegance that stood out, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
In Paris, New Elegance and the Revolution That Wasn’t
Amid the much-anticipated, streetwear-inflected disruption at Louis Vuitton and Dior, it was the need for new elegance that stood out, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
The Boys of Jacquemus
Ahead of the French designer’s anticipated first men’s show, Simon Porte Jacquemus speaks to BoF about the strategy for his menswear line.
The Boys of Jacquemus
Ahead of the French designer’s anticipated first men’s show, Simon Porte Jacquemus speaks to BoF about the strategy for his menswear line.
Everything Is Punk at Undercover
Transposing his fearlessness onto the biggest fashion stage in the world, Jun Takahashi consolidated his position as the industry’s best storyteller.
Everything Is Punk at Undercover
Transposing his fearlessness onto the biggest fashion stage in the world, Jun Takahashi consolidated his position as the industry’s best storyteller.
Amidst Consolidation Wave, Acne Studios Could Fetch €500m
The luxury market has seen no shortage of mergers and acquisitions and the pace is picking up with Dries Van Noten and Missoni signing deals in the past week alone.
Amidst Consolidation Wave, Acne Studios Could Fetch €500m
The luxury market has seen no shortage of mergers and acquisitions and the pace is picking up with Dries Van Noten and Missoni signing deals in the past week alone.
Virgil Abloh’s Eureka Moment at Louis Vuitton
His rapid ascent to centre stage has been a remarkable lesson in the enduring power of the American dream. On Thursday, Abloh's challenge was finding a connection between the brand’s clothing and its heritage.
Virgil Abloh’s Eureka Moment at Louis Vuitton
His rapid ascent to centre stage has been a remarkable lesson in the enduring power of the American dream. On Thursday, Abloh's challenge was finding a connection between the brand’s clothing and its heritage.
Power Moves | Victoria Beckham Names CEO, Benji B as Louis Vuitton's Music Director
This week, Paolo Riva joins Victoria Beckham as chief executive, while Virgil Abloh names Benji B as music director for Louis Vuitton.
Power Moves | Victoria Beckham Names CEO, Benji B as Louis Vuitton's Music Director
This week, Paolo Riva joins Victoria Beckham as chief executive, while Virgil Abloh names Benji B as music director for Louis Vuitton.
Reclaiming Teenage at Off-White
Virgil Abloh loves to re-contextualise clichés, but in this collection his eye for detail was unerring.
Reclaiming Teenage at Off-White
Virgil Abloh loves to re-contextualise clichés, but in this collection his eye for detail was unerring.
In Defense of Virgil Abloh
Virgil Abloh’s appointment as men’s artistic director of Louis Vuitton was a polarising choice, attracting charges like ‘he’s not a designer’ and ‘streetwear is a passing trend.’ Wrong and wrong, argues David Fischer of Highsnobiety.
In Defense of Virgil Abloh
Virgil Abloh’s appointment as men’s artistic director of Louis Vuitton was a polarising choice, attracting charges like ‘he’s not a designer’ and ‘streetwear is a passing trend.’ Wrong and wrong, argues David Fischer of Highsnobiety.
Hiroshi Fujiwara: Be a Disturber, Not a Designer
The enigmatic ‘godfather of streetwear’ talks to BoF about building relevance and staying cool in a fast-moving market, as he prepares to launch a major collaboration with Moncler today at Pitti Uomo.
Hiroshi Fujiwara: Be a Disturber, Not a Designer
The enigmatic ‘godfather of streetwear’ talks to BoF about building relevance and staying cool in a fast-moving market, as he prepares to launch a major collaboration with Moncler today at Pitti Uomo.
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