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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.

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News & Analysis

BoF Honours Virgil Abloh With Global VOICES Award

VOICES 2021 ended with an homage to the late designer who had a transformational influence on the industry.

News & Analysis

BoF Honours Virgil Abloh With Global VOICES Award

VOICES 2021 ended with an homage to the late designer who had a transformational influence on the industry.


Luxury

Virgil Abloh’s Show Goes On

A Miami runway show originally intended for Louis Vuitton’s top clients became a tribute to the late designer in the presence of his friends, collaborators and colleagues.

Luxury

Virgil Abloh’s Show Goes On

A Miami runway show originally intended for Louis Vuitton’s top clients became a tribute to the late designer in the presence of his friends, collaborators and colleagues.


Retail

Soaring Demand for Off-White Puts Resale Sites in a Bind

After the death of Virgil Abloh, demand for his designs has soared on resale platforms, which risk being seen as enabling profiteering.

Retail

Soaring Demand for Off-White Puts Resale Sites in a Bind

After the death of Virgil Abloh, demand for his designs has soared on resale platforms, which risk being seen as enabling profiteering.


News & Analysis

Virgil Abloh Honoured at Fashion Awards

The gala opened with a tribute to the late designer, who passed away from a rare form of cancer this weekend.

News & Analysis

Virgil Abloh Honoured at Fashion Awards

The gala opened with a tribute to the late designer, who passed away from a rare form of cancer this weekend.


Luxury

Virgil Abloh, Fashion Trailblazer for a New Generation, Has Died

The Off-White founder and Louis Vuitton men’s designer had been called the Karl Lagerfeld of his time before succumbing to cancer at 41.

Luxury

Virgil Abloh, Fashion Trailblazer for a New Generation, Has Died

The Off-White founder and Louis Vuitton men’s designer had been called the Karl Lagerfeld of his time before succumbing to cancer at 41.


Global Markets

Chanel, Dior Entice Gulf Clients to Shop Locally

Chanel, Dior and Valentino are making a splash this week in Dubai and Doha in a bid to excite locals who were restrained from shopping abroad during the pandemic. But will repatriated spend in the Gulf be a permanent shift?

Global Markets

Chanel, Dior Entice Gulf Clients to Shop Locally

Chanel, Dior and Valentino are making a splash this week in Dubai and Doha in a bid to excite locals who were restrained from shopping abroad during the pandemic. But will repatriated spend in the Gulf be a permanent shift?


Retail

Can Arthur Kar Build the Supreme of Cars?

L’art de l’automobile’s new collaboration with Porsche, set to be unveiled at Dover Street Market this week, is the latest sign of the growing opportunity at the intersection of fashion and automobiles.

Retail

Can Arthur Kar Build the Supreme of Cars?

L’art de l’automobile’s new collaboration with Porsche, set to be unveiled at Dover Street Market this week, is the latest sign of the growing opportunity at the intersection of fashion and automobiles.


Luxury

LVMH’s Landmark Virgil Abloh Alliance, Explained

This week, LVMH bought a majority stake in the Off-White trademark from Virgil Abloh in a deal designed to tie the polymathic creative director to the group long-term.

Luxury

LVMH’s Landmark Virgil Abloh Alliance, Explained

This week, LVMH bought a majority stake in the Off-White trademark from Virgil Abloh in a deal designed to tie the polymathic creative director to the group long-term.


Luxury

LVMH to Buy Majority Stake in Off-White, Expand Virgil Abloh’s Role

The luxury conglomerate will acquire the trademark to the New Guards Group-operated streetwear label, as well as work with its creative director to launch new brands and energise existing ones across its portfolio.

Luxury

LVMH to Buy Majority Stake in Off-White, Expand Virgil Abloh’s Role

The luxury conglomerate will acquire the trademark to the New Guards Group-operated streetwear label, as well as work with its creative director to launch new brands and energise existing ones across its portfolio.


Workplace & Talent

Black, Creative and Collaborating Across Generations

From Virgil Abloh and Edward Buchanan to Karen Binns and Bianca Saunders, Black fashion creatives are forging more intergenerational partnerships.

Workplace & Talent

Black, Creative and Collaborating Across Generations

From Virgil Abloh and Edward Buchanan to Karen Binns and Bianca Saunders, Black fashion creatives are forging more intergenerational partnerships.


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