On November 28 (local time), Virgil Abloh, founder of Off-White brand and creative director of Louis Vuitton's menswear line passed away. He is 41 years old.
Virgil Abloh's representative said on his Instagram page: "We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Virgil Abloh, a devoted father, husband, son, brother and friend. list," the post read. “He passed away in the loving arms of his wife Shannon Abloh, children Lowe Abloh and Gray Abloh, sister Edwina Abloh, parents Nee and Eunice Abloh, and many dear friends and colleagues.”Virgil Abloh Rip T-Shirt
For more than two years, Virgil has been battling a rare cancer. He has secretly undergone many painful treatments since being diagnosed with the disease in 2019. Meanwhile, Virgil remains an executive, active in fashion, art and culture.
Through it all, his work ethic, boundless creativity and optimism never wavered. Virgil is driven by a dedication to craft and his mission is to open doors to others and create paths to greater equality in art and design. He often says, “Everything I do is for a 17-year-old version of myself,” deeply believing in the power of art to inspire future generations.
On the same day, the LVMH group announced the passing of top designer, "LVMH, Louis Vuitton and Off-White are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Virgil Abloh on Sunday, November 28. , because of cancer he has had to fight silently for several years," LVMH group posted on Instagram.
“We are all shocked by this news. Virgil is not only a genius designer, a visionary, he is also a man with a beautiful soul and great intellect. The LVMH family and I are all deeply saddened at this moment, and we all extend our love to his loved ones following the loss of their husband, father, brother or friend," the Chairman said. and CEO of LVMH, Bernard Arnault said.Virgil Abloh T-Shirt
The designer was born in 1980 in Rockford, Illinois, and holds a Master's degree in architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Abloh began her fashion career working with friend Kanye West at Fendi, where the artist and musician worked as interns and each earned $500 a month. They brought a new street fashion energy to the brand as they learned Italian tailoring techniques and explored the European fashion production system. Work at the LVMH-owned brand introduced Abloh to the luxury giant's executives, building a relationship that would soon "bear fruit" for both.
Abloh then became known for defining a new era for street fashion by founding the Off-White brand in 2013. In March 2018, he assumed the position of creative director for the fashion segment. Louis Vuitton menswear and in July 2021, LVMH acquired a majority stake in Off-White while strengthening its relationship with Abloh to launch new brands.
“His influence as an American designer globally is untouchable. He believes in innovation and disruption and changing our industry for the better,” said Steven Kolb, chief executive officer of CFDA.
Ralph Toledano, president of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, describes Virgil as “a visionary fashion designer. But above all, he is a special man thanks to his humanity, openness to others, tolerance and willingness to break down barriers.Virgil Abloh RIP 1980 2021 Essential T-Shirt
British Fashion Council chairwoman Stephanie Phair and chief executive officer Caroline Rush commented: “We are heartbroken to hear that our beloved Virgil Abloh has passed away. Virgil is a creative driver of change, who throughout his career has focused on inclusiveness and philanthropy in the fields of fashion, art, music, design and architecture.
He died just days before Louis Vuitton announced plans for art installations and designs as well as a show for the menswear line to take place at Art Basel in Miami this week.
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