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Virgil Abloh

Virgil Abloh

Overview

  • Role
    Creative Director
  • Description

    Virgil Abloh was an American fashion designer and entrepreneur. One of the most influential and respected fashion designers of his generation, he began his own line of luxury streetwear clothing, Pyrex Vision, in 2012, and became the chief executive officer of the Milan-based label Off-White, a fashion house he founded in 2013. Abloh was also the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear collection beginning in 2018, and was given increased creative responsibilities across the LVMH brand in early 2021.

Timeline

  2. June

  3. Can fashion prizes fix the industry?

    Fashion awards from LVMH and Woolmark offer six-figure prizes to young creatives. But mentoring and exposure can prove more valuable to tomorrow’s talent.

    FashionStrategy

  4. July

  5. From Wales Bonner x MoMa to Shayne Oliver: Museums championing fashion designers

    The past week has seen a plethora of creative director-led exhibitions, adding layers to what it means to be a culturally-relevant fashion designer in 2023.

    LifestyleLaunches

  6. September

  7. KidSuper founder Colm Dillane on Jack Grealish, SpaceX and brand collaboration

    The first creative director to design a Louis Vuitton collection following Virgil Abloh, Colm Dillane talks to Jing Daily about what today’s fashion industry is all about.

    FashionLaunches

  8. November

  9. Can cult names like Martine Rose and A$AP Rocky revamp the high-street?

    High street fashion retailers are hiring creative directors with cult fanbases, hoping they have the power to turn their businesses into cultural platforms.

    FashionLaunches

  10. November

  11. Ready for Vegas: Cultural curator Lewis Hamilton joins Takashi Murakami for +44 drop

    Lewis Hamilton drops second limited edition collection with Takashi Murakami, using collaboration to strengthen the positioning of his new streetwear brand.

    FashionLaunches

  13. June

  14. Six store closures in mainland China: Off-White after Virgil Abloh

    Once top of the Lyst Index, the luxury house is struggling to maintain its market positioning, especially in China, where it was once a favorite.

    FashionStrategy
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