Virgil Abloh, the American stylist, was an art and fashion passionate. Suffering from a rare and violent cancer, the talented creator passed away aged 41, leaving behind emblematic pieces. Here are the ones which marked his career, from Off-White to Louis Vuitton.
DJ, entrepreneur, architect, designer Virgil Abloh was a multi-talented artist who multiplied collaborations and timeless creations. Friends with Kanye West, Abloh became his creative director for more than fourteen years and started to brighten under the spotlight after the album cover Watch the Throne he imagined and conceptualised for him and Jay-Z. The creation was rewarded with a Grammy.
Album cover “Watch the Throne” by Virgil Abloh
Founder and designer for Off-White and artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear, Virgil Abloh sets up a timeless and unique vision. Playing with the boundaries between streetwear and luxury, his objects and clothes had an artistic and philosophical identity.
Louis Vuitton Leather Cut Away Vest / Harness
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Off-White Pieces Featuring Futura’s Art
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IKEA Collaboration
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Louis Vuitton bags
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Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter Menswear Collection
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