In 2013, after having already worked for Fendi at the Italian label’s headquarters in Rome, Virgil Abloh (1980–2021) founded the Milan-based streetwear house Off-White, which is lauded for its hip collaborations and range of sneakers and shoes, shirts, hoodies and bags that are frequently emblazoned with bold graphics and the iconography of America’s metropolitan centers.
Four years later, Abloh released the first Off-White furniture line, Grey Area. In 2018, he became the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear division, making him one of the first Black designers to head a French luxury fashion house. By the time he celebrated his 40th birthday, the Illinois native had, seemingly, triumphed in every corner of the fashion and home design worlds.
Yet even with the Off-White and Louis Vuitton jobs, Abloh had time for a seemingly endless list of collaborations: designing shoes for Nike and Jimmy Choo, making furniture for Vitra and Ikea (“a super-dream project”), creating art with Takashi Murakami and Jenny Holzer, dressing Serena Williams and Beyoncé, co-branding with Levi’s and Evian, deejaying at Coachella and Lollapalooza.
Growing up outside Chicago, the son of Ghanaian immigrants, Abloh was neither cool nor controversial. He was, he told the New York Times, “an average sort of suburban kid, born in 1980, into watching Michael Jordan or listening to Guns N’ Roses.” He learned about design, fabrication and color from his mother, a seamstress, and his father, a paint company manager. Abloh earned a master’s degree in architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology, where his thesis was a skyscraper that leans out over the Chicago River to maximize light and views.
Abloh's process was incredibly innovative — he explained that if he was inspired by an object, he didn’t want to alter it any more than necessary. “I’m only interested in editing an idea or a concept by three percent,” he said. Not surprisingly, he flirted with the limits of permissible appropriation. His first clothing line consisted of flannel Ralph Lauren shirts on which he printed the word “Pyrex.” (Abloh’s Pyrex Vision label would later become Off-White.)
And his collaboration with Vitra included a version of Jean Prouvé’s Antony chair that has Plexiglass where Prouvé used plywood. In 2017, the Belgian designer Raf Simons told GQ that Abloh’s work was unoriginal. A month later, Abloh presented an Off-White collection cheekily titled Nothing New.
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Off-White Men sunglasses OERI130 Orlando, One Size
By Off-White
Located in Kaunas, LT
Check my other listings. Have many more designer clothes for sale. Open to any offers. Item for sale is 100% genuine Off-White OERI130 Men sunglasses, DE1 Color: yellow black (An act...
Off-White Black Leather Sponge Mules 39
By Off-White
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Complete your footwear capsule with these mules by Off-White. Accentuated by the contrasting pink sole, this piece is finished with an open toe. Style yours with your favorite outfit...
OFF-WHITE x NIKE 2020 Size 12.5 Vapor Street Yellow Black Color Block Lace-Up Sneakers
By Off-White
Located in San Francisco, CA
OFF-WHITE x NIKE 2020 "Vapor Street" sneakers in a yellow fabric covered in translucent film featuring a rubber sole, printed text details, and lace-up closure. Comes with box. Shoe...
Black Off-White Leather Logo Belt Size US S
By Off-White
Located in New York, NY
Black leather belt by Off-White. Gold-tone peg-in-hole logo buckle closure at front. 1.65" height, 0.1" width, 29" length.
OFF-WHITE Size 13 Black Red Logo Canvas High Top Sneakers
By Off-White
Located in San Francisco, CA
OFF-WHITE Virgil Abloh design 2013 sneakers in a black canvas featuring a high top style, striped black and white rubber sole, and red lace-up closure. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition....
OFF-WHITE C/O VIRGIL ABLOH Knit Wool Scarf
By Off-White, Virgil Abloh
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your perfect winter accessory just in time for the season! Stay warm in the most fashionable scarf out there with the coolest industrial print! This scarf is from Off-White by Virgil Abloh from the Fall/Winter 2013 collection. It is made of a beautifully soft wool stole that will feel very comfortable on the skin. This scarf will keep you warm on the coldest days because of its 92% wool composition and its size (140 inches long). Keep in mind this is a very oversized scarf. Notice the cool details of this edgy piece like the black fringe, the red dotted lines, and the large branding across the whole scarf saying "OFF-WHITE TM". This is a brand new scarf in amazing condition with the Barneys New York tag still attached. One way to style this would be a full black outfit like a Balenciaga...
Chanel Early 1990s Beige and Black Slingbacks
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Early 1990s Chanel slingbacks. Beige leather with contrasting black leather cap toe. Slightly mod inspired with a vertical beige line down the centre of the black cap toe. Cream leat...
Lanvin High Style New Sandals, 2011
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Water Mill, NY
Signed and Dated 2011 Lanvin High Style New Sandals in Original Box and Dust Bag..sizes are shown bellow
Hermès foulard 'At the palace doors'
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - (Made in France) Silk foulard entitled "Aux portes du palais" ('At the palace doors') designed by Christine Henry, produced in 2008. Never reproduced. Condition: Very good ...
Salvatore Ferragamo Jungle Silk Scarf
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Salvatore Ferragamo Jungle Silk Scarf. This beautiful scarf is a perfect representation of the brands fascination with the jungle and anything around the jungle. The unique design ma...
$970Sale Price|60% Off
Size: 36.5
Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5 $2425
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Worn One Time for an Inside Fashion Show Uppers are Perfect. Minor Markings to Soles From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was A...
New Kate Spade Spring 2005 Snakeskin Fabric Heels Sz 9.5
Located in Conroe, TX
Kate Spade Rare From Her Spring 2005 Collection Her Final Collection before selling to Neiman Marcus Brand New Size 9.5 * Metallic Snakeskin Print * Adjustable Ankle Strap * Open T...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 36
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 36
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...
HERMÈS scarf PÉKINOIS Xavier De Poret 1965
By Hermès
Located in Rubiera, RE
Hermès twill silk scarf PÉKINOIS Very rare Designed by Xavier De Poret 1965 100% silk Hand rolled hem Made in France Pink, grey, ivory Measures approx. cm. 90 x 90 - 36" x 36" Ve...
HERMES Hugo Grygkar Brides de Gala brown white print silk scarf 90cm
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Hugo Grygkar Brides de Gala brown white print silk scarf 90cm Reference: AEMA/A00075 Brand: Hermes Model: Hugo Grygkar Brides de Gala Material: Silk...
CHANEL black acetate 1990s ICONIC OVAL Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel 1990s iconic chunky oval sunglasses feature a sleek black acetate frame finished with bold gold-tone CC logos on the temples. The sculptural, oversized si...
1980's Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black and White Brogue Style Kitten Heels
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very chic Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche kitten heels from the 1980's. White leather with contrasting black leather brogue details and heels. Elongated pointy toe and 1.5" heel. Good...
Hermes L Hiver by Philippe Ledoux Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf « L’Hiver » by Philippe Ledoux featuring a deep red border and an Hermès signature. 100% silk. Circa 1970 In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm...
OFF-WHITE x NIKE 2020 Size 15.5 Yellow Blue Color Block Acetate Sneakers
By Off-White
Located in San Francisco, CA
OFF-WHITE x NIKE 2020 "Vapor Street" sneakers in a yellow fabric covered in translucent film featuring a rubber sole, printed text details, and lace-up closure. Shoe trees not inclu...
OFF-WHITE Size 9 Black White Stripe Leather Sneakers
By Off-White
Located in San Francisco, CA
OFF-WHITE C/O VIRGIN ABLOH "Carryover" sneakers in a black and white leather with suede trim details featuring stripped detail, rubber sole, and a lace up closure. Made in Italy. Goo...
OFF-WHITE Size 13.5 Vapor Street Black Pink Color Block Lace-Up Sneakers
By Off-White
Located in San Francisco, CA
OFF-WHITE x NIKE 2019 "Vapor Street" sneakers in a black fabric covered in translucent film featuring a black and pink rubber sole, printed text details, and lace-up closure. Comes ...
OFF-WHITE One Size Industrial Web Logo Green White Polyamide Blend Belt
By Off-White
Located in San Francisco, CA
OFF-WHITE "Industrial Web Logo" belt in a green and white polyamide blend fabric featuring a seatbelt style with side release buckle. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. M...
Off-White Catalina Sunglasses
By Off-White
Located in Amman, JO
Off-White Catalina Sunglasses, Featuring a rectangular shaped lenses, metal arrow logo on thick arms, and UV protection. Hardware: 10% Plastic / 90% Acetate Lens: Green Lens Width: ...
OFF-WHITE Black Graphic Cotton CAP Hat
By Off-White
Located in San Francisco, CA
OFF-WHITE hat comes in a black cotton featuring a "CAP" logo design and a adjustable strap closure. New with tags. Marked: OS Measurements: Opening: 20 inches Brim: 3 inch...
OFF WHITE C'O VIRGIL ABLOH red diagonal stripe industrial nylon belt
By Off-White
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OFF WHITE C'O VIRGIL ABLOH red diagonal stripe industrial nylon belt Brand: Off White Designer: Virgil Abloh Material: Nylon Color: Red Pattern: Striped Closure: Buckle Extra Detail: Red clip buckle with Off White Belt...
Off-White Women's 37 White Leather Zip Tie Booties 111of10
By Off-White
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 2.9" Height: 9.5" Heel Height: 3.8" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Signs of Wear: Size: 37 EU Ex...
Off-White Women's 41 Black Leather Zip Tie Bootie 111of11
By Off-White
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 3.2" Height: 10" Heel Height: 4.2" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Signs of Wear: Size: 41 EU Ext...
Off-White Women's 39 Black Leather Zip Tie Sandal 111of12
By Off-White
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 3.5" Height: 4.5" Heel Height: 4.2" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Signs of Wear: Size: 39 EU Ex...
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Size: (Approx. US 8) Regular (M, B)
Off-White Women's Sz 38 Black Leather Zip Tie Booties 111of13
By Off-White
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 3" Height: 9.5" Heel Height: 3.8" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Signs of Wear: Size: 38 EU Ext...
OFF-WHITE Clear Industrail Logo Transparent Rubber Belt
By Off-White
Located in San Francisco, CA
OFF-WHITE by VIRGIL ABLOH "BELT" comes in clear transparent rubber featuring neon yellow monogram print throughout, industrial, and a silver tone buckle closure. New With Tags. M...