Virgil Abloh (1980-2021)

Virgil Abloh. In memory

We remember the highlights of Virgil Abloh’s fashion career

 

In memory of Virgil Abloh, founder and mastermind of Off-White and creative director of Louis Vuitton’s ready-to-wear men’s line. His body did not resist the battle against cancer but the legacy of the designer originally from Rockford, Illinois is fundamental to the history of contemporary fashion.

We remember the peak moments of his short but brilliant career

 

Virgil Abloh (1980-2021)
The American designer passed away on November 28, 2021, due to the cardiac cancer he had been suffering from since 2019.

 

The first collection for Louis Vuitton

On June 21, 2018, Luis Vuitton successfully presented the first collection by Virgil in Paris. The hug between Virgil and his friend, Kanye West, at the end of the show, was a very emotional moment.

LV Men SS2018.
Finale of the fashion show where the SS/18 men’s collection of Louis Vuitton was presented, the first overseen by Virgil Abloh in Paris.

 

Virgil y Kanye
Virgil Abloh embraced in a hug with his friend Kanye West after the successful debut show for Louis Vuitton.
Revolutionizing street fashion

Virgil Abloh revolutionized street-style through his Off-White brand. With a great use of silhouettes, textures, fabrics and prints, he turned basic garments such as t-shirts and sweatshirts into sophisticated pieces.

Off-White de Virgil Abloh

Off-White is the luxury streetwear brand founded by Virgil Abloh in 2013.

Fluorescent Keepall

 In the Fall-Winter 19/20 collection, Virgil Abloh reinterpreted the Louis Vuitton Keepall bag. Inspired by diversity, the iconic travel bag glows in the dark.

Keepall fluorecente
The legendary Louis Vuitton Keepall travel bag reinterpreted by Virgil Abloh.
Virgil and Nike

The sneaker collection that Virgil designed for Nike in 2017 is one of the most successful in the brand’s history, breaking sales records.

 

Nike y Virgil Abloh
The sneaker collection that Virgil designed for Nike is one of the best-selling in the brand’s history.
Kendall Jenner at the Met Gala

The white suit he designed for Kendall Jenner conquered the Met Gala 2018.

Met Gala 2018
Kendall Jenner posing with Virgil Abloh, the designer of the suit she wore to the 2018 Met Gala.
Until death do us part

In 2018, Virgil  debuted in bridal wear design by designing the dress in which Hailey Baldwin walked down the aisle with Justin Bieber. The veil with the phrase: “Till Death Do Us Part” became an icon.

 

Hailey Baldwin el día de su boda con Justin Bieber
Hailey Baldwin’s wedding dress was Virgil’s debut in bridal wear design.

 

Hasta que la muerte nos separe

 

Virgil was here

Louis Vuitton will launch the latest collection directed by Virgil , spring-summer 2022. The Virgil was here tribute, on November 30, 2021 in Miami, Florida.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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