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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.

Virgil Abloh
Global Markets

Op-Ed | It’s Time for Vogue Africa

With international editions of Vogue for the Middle East, Latin America and more recently for Poland and even the Czech Republic, calls for Vogue Africa are growing louder.

Global Markets

Op-Ed | It’s Time for Vogue Africa

With international editions of Vogue for the Middle East, Latin America and more recently for Poland and even the Czech Republic, calls for Vogue Africa are growing louder.


Luxury

Luxury Leapfrogs Trade War Talk

Our Savigny Luxury Index bounded ahead this month, uninhibited by threats of tariff hikes.

Luxury

Luxury Leapfrogs Trade War Talk

Our Savigny Luxury Index bounded ahead this month, uninhibited by threats of tariff hikes.


Media

Naomi Campbell Urges Vogue to Launch African Edition

Campbell was visiting Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos, when she said there was a need for better representation of the continent.  

Media

Naomi Campbell Urges Vogue to Launch African Edition

Campbell was visiting Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos, when she said there was a need for better representation of the continent.  


Luxury

How Streetwear Took Over Luxury

Virgil Abloh’s appointment at Louis Vuitton is the biggest signal yet that luxury brands are tapping the cultural energy and business model of streetwear to stay relevant.

Luxury

How Streetwear Took Over Luxury

Virgil Abloh’s appointment at Louis Vuitton is the biggest signal yet that luxury brands are tapping the cultural energy and business model of streetwear to stay relevant.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Ironic Fashion Is Nothing New

For many fashion commentators, the irony of designers like Jeremy Scott, Demna Gvasalia and Virgil Abloh feels fresh, but we’ve been here before, observes Eugene Rabkin.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Ironic Fashion Is Nothing New

For many fashion commentators, the irony of designers like Jeremy Scott, Demna Gvasalia and Virgil Abloh feels fresh, but we’ve been here before, observes Eugene Rabkin.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Scotch & Soda Names CMO, Tapestry Appoints Kate Spade CEO

Scotch & Soda has appointed Ralph Rijks as its new chief marketing officer, while Anna Bakst has joined Tapestry as chief executive and brand president of Kate Spade.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Scotch & Soda Names CMO, Tapestry Appoints Kate Spade CEO

Scotch & Soda has appointed Ralph Rijks as its new chief marketing officer, while Anna Bakst has joined Tapestry as chief executive and brand president of Kate Spade.


Luxury

How Grailed Became Menswear's Luxury Resale Mecca

With a strategy rooted in curation, content and community, the fast-growing peer-to-peer platform has become a top fashion re-commerce destination for men.

Luxury

How Grailed Became Menswear's Luxury Resale Mecca

With a strategy rooted in curation, content and community, the fast-growing peer-to-peer platform has become a top fashion re-commerce destination for men.


News & Analysis

Zips. Toggles. Pumps. The End of Shoelaces?

Courtesy of Fantastic Man, BoF examines how technology is speeding up design innovation in the sneaker market, setting the stage for a future world without shoelaces.

News & Analysis

Zips. Toggles. Pumps. The End of Shoelaces?

Courtesy of Fantastic Man, BoF examines how technology is speeding up design innovation in the sneaker market, setting the stage for a future world without shoelaces.


News & Analysis

Raf Simons, Supreme, Virgil Abloh and Mansur Gavriel Among 2018 CFDA Fashion Awards Nominees

The annual ceremony will take place at the Brooklyn Museum on June 4.


News & Analysis

Craig Green Is Pitti Uomo's Next Guest Designer

The acclaimed menswear designer will present his Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the Pitti Uomo trade show in Florence, skipping London Fashion Week Men's.

News & Analysis

Craig Green Is Pitti Uomo's Next Guest Designer

The acclaimed menswear designer will present his Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the Pitti Uomo trade show in Florence, skipping London Fashion Week Men's.


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