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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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