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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
News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | GQ Creative Director Jim Moore to Step Down, Will Welch to Succeed

The longstanding editor will transition to the role of creative director-at-large following a series of departures from the Condé Nast men’s title.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | GQ Creative Director Jim Moore to Step Down, Will Welch to Succeed

The longstanding editor will transition to the role of creative director-at-large following a series of departures from the Condé Nast men’s title.


News & Analysis

Dior, Hermès and Louis Vuitton Are 2017's Most Buzzed-About Designers on Instagram

Data released by Instagram as part of its 'Year in Review' reveals the most popular brands on the photo and video sharing app, as measured by followers, engagement and buzz.

News & Analysis

Dior, Hermès and Louis Vuitton Are 2017's Most Buzzed-About Designers on Instagram

Data released by Instagram as part of its 'Year in Review' reveals the most popular brands on the photo and video sharing app, as measured by followers, engagement and buzz.


Retail

Fashion’s Hottest Brands and Top Selling Products in Q3

In the latest Lyst Index, Virgil Abloh’s Off-White rockets up 31 spots to become the third-hottest fashion brand behind Balenciaga and Gucci.

Retail

Fashion’s Hottest Brands and Top Selling Products in Q3

In the latest Lyst Index, Virgil Abloh’s Off-White rockets up 31 spots to become the third-hottest fashion brand behind Balenciaga and Gucci.


Retail

KM20 Marks Launch of Moscow Mega Store with Off-White, Gosha and Vetements

To celebrate the Russian retailer’s new experiential 2,500-square metre space, KM20 is partnering with 14 brands on exclusive capsule collections.

Retail

KM20 Marks Launch of Moscow Mega Store with Off-White, Gosha and Vetements

To celebrate the Russian retailer’s new experiential 2,500-square metre space, KM20 is partnering with 14 brands on exclusive capsule collections.


China

Kris Wu: China’s Influencer ‘Triple Threat’

The singer, actor and now ambassador for brands as varied as Burberry and McDonald’s has gone from K-Pop boy band member to bona fide superstar with unparalleled influence over China’s Millennial market.

China

Kris Wu: China’s Influencer ‘Triple Threat’

The singer, actor and now ambassador for brands as varied as Burberry and McDonald’s has gone from K-Pop boy band member to bona fide superstar with unparalleled influence over China’s Millennial market.


News & Analysis

Inside American Vogue’s First Fashion Conference

John Galliano, Demna Gvasalia and more took the stage at the magazine’s $3,000-a-ticket event.

News & Analysis

Inside American Vogue’s First Fashion Conference

John Galliano, Demna Gvasalia and more took the stage at the magazine’s $3,000-a-ticket event.


Retail

Levi’s Unveils 50 Collaborations to Boost Comeback

The denim brand enlisted influencers from G-Dragon to Karlie Kloss to personalise trucker jackets as part of its efforts to grow beyond jeans — and tap today’s digitally driven youth culture.

Retail

Levi’s Unveils 50 Collaborations to Boost Comeback

The denim brand enlisted influencers from G-Dragon to Karlie Kloss to personalise trucker jackets as part of its efforts to grow beyond jeans — and tap today’s digitally driven youth culture.


Luxury

What's Next for Virgil Abloh?

The Off-White founder has become one the buzziest designers in fashion who has made no secret of his end goal: to take the creative reins at a European luxury house.

Luxury

What's Next for Virgil Abloh?

The Off-White founder has become one the buzziest designers in fashion who has made no secret of his end goal: to take the creative reins at a European luxury house.


Fashion Week

Off-White Perverts Prim and Proper

Virgil Abloh showed an unlikely suite of garments, whose more provocative, ridiculous ideas were tempered by a smattering of beautifully-engineered and truly modern clothing.

Fashion Week

Off-White Perverts Prim and Proper

Virgil Abloh showed an unlikely suite of garments, whose more provocative, ridiculous ideas were tempered by a smattering of beautifully-engineered and truly modern clothing.


Fashion Week

Kith Returns to Fashion Week with Sports Show

The retailer turned lifestyle brand Kith delivered over 20 collaborations and two basketball legends.

Fashion Week

Kith Returns to Fashion Week with Sports Show

The retailer turned lifestyle brand Kith delivered over 20 collaborations and two basketball legends.


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