Virgil Abloh

Just like the rest of the world and specifically the fashion community we are deeply saddened by the loss of fashion creative Virgil Abloh. The Creative Director of his namesake brand Off-White and Louis Vuitton’s Menswear Director, he has left a significant mark on the history of fashion in what seemed like such a short amount of time. His legacy continues through his two children and his wife, Shannon but also by his many fans, supporters and collaborators. His signature style that combined couture detailing with streetwear silhouettes shook the fashion industry up in all of the necessary ways.

“My goal was to tell a dialogue between high fashion and streetwear. So, the name Off-White, in my mind, is between black and white. So, that middle ground is a mixture between both genres of fashion.”

While this news is shocking, we celebrate Virgil. So often have we included his pieces in our articles or even reviewed celebrities who have donned his unique creations. Watching the designer’s last and most recent Louis Vuitton show, appropriately titled Virgil Was Here was the most perfect summary of everything he stood for and what made us all fall in love with fashion and with Virgil. One thing about Mr. Abloh is that he will deliver looks and no two looks are similar or replicas. Dozens of looks including skirts, fur hats and bombers, extended turtleneck tees and of course his signature neon color palette made for such a joyous celebration of his art and his life.

“When creativity melds together with global issues, I believe you can bring the world together.”

Whereas we didn’t know the designer personally, there’s no denying he was a friend to so many. Models, actors and musicians especially looked to Virgil for guidance and inspiration. His traditional training as an architect and his passion for DJ-ing definitely influenced the way he looked at and created fashion. We say this, Virgil: we thank you for your passion, dedication and commitment to your craft and we will continue to enjoy your creations for years to come along with the rest of the world.

“From my perspective, I'm trying to stand for a generation. You know, each generation has designers who go along with it.”