By the time he celebrated his 40th birthday, Virgil Abloh had, seemingly, triumphed in every corner of the fashion and home design worlds.
In 2013, having already worked for Fendi and partnered with Kanye West, he founded the Milan-based streetwear house Off-White. Four years later, he 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.
Yet even with the Off-White and LV 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.
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.”
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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LOUIS VUITTON grey white ombre LV logo monogram crew sweatshirt L
By Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON grey white ombre LV logo monogram crew sweatshirt L Reference: YIKK/A00007 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Virgil Abloh Material: Cotton Color: White Pattern: Monogram C...
Off-White Main Label 2013 Tie Dye Drawstring Back Sweatshirt
By Virgil Abloh
Located in London, GB
Super collectible Off-White Main Label 2013 tie dye sweatshirt. Worn just a couple of times. Made from mid weight cotton with a yellow, black, pink and coal tie dye pattern and white...
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Runway LOUS VUITTON Virgil Abloh Multi 3D Pocket utility pocket ribbed vest M
By Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway LOUS VUITTON Virgil Abloh Multi 3D Pocket utility pocket ribbed vest M Reference: JHVC/A00010 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Virgil Abloh Collection: Runway As seen on: Virgil...
GUCCI Mystic Cat Oversize Hoodie
By Gucci
Located in Iba, PH
This relaxed Gucci hoodie showcases a printed vintage-effect logo across the chest and features the new season's Mystic Cat motif, embellished with shimmering sequins. It includes a ...
1990S PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE Black Sheer Polyester Pleated Lace Cardigan
Located in New York, NY
1990S PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE Black Sheer Polyester Pleated Lace Cardigan
1990S RALPH LAUREN Multicolor Striped Silk/Cotton Blend Hand Knit Native Americ
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
Polo by Ralph Lauren 1990S RALPH LAUREN Multicolor Striped Silk/Cotton Blend Hand Knit Native American Inspired Sweater
$745
Size: FR 38, best fits XS/S
Rare Vintage Hermes Henri de Linares Plumes Print Silk Front Turtleneck Sweater
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very rare vintage Hermes Paris Cream knit long sleeve turtleneck sweater with ivory silk scarf print front featuring green, gold, and brown feathers. Front bottom reads PLUMES, par Henri de Linares, HERMES-PARIS. 100% silk front with 100% wool fine knit. Labelled FR 38, seems to best fit an XS/S. Shown on size 2 dress...
Courreges Rib Knit Turquoise Logo Cardigan
By André Courrèges 1, André Courrèges
Located in New York, NY
Courreges rib knit cardigan in soft cotton/acrylic blend. 2 rib knit pockets with logo attached.
Sleeve length: 21.5"
Shoulder across back: 17"
Late 60s Saks Fifth Avenue Color-Block Hat & Wool Knit Striped Sweater Ensemble
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Gresham, OR
A super matching Mod ensemble from the late 60s includes a color-block fedora in a radiating design of red/black/cream felt w a narrow band and a coordinating wide-striped, long slee...
Emilio Pucci Coral Cashmere Blend Sweater Set - XS - 1990's
By Emilio Pucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Emilio Pucci Coral Cashmere Blend Sweater Set - XS - 1990's. This beautiful set is a cashmere-cotton blend. The top is sleeveless and has a round neckline. The cardigan has buttons a...
White knit cardigan with rhinestone buttons Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White knit cardigan with rhinestone buttons ( with CC brand on the back of the button) Knit composition: rayon & polyester. SIZE M
1970s Emilio Pucci Thin Wool Sweater with Bow
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Emilio Pucci very light weight pull over sweater from the 1970s. Made from 100% wool, this sweater features the iconic Emilio Pucci brand abstract print in tones of dark pu...
1970's Missoni Knit Sweater
By Missoni
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Classic vintage 1970's Missoni multi colored V-neck sweater in excellent condition. Knit in the iconic Missoni horizontal pattern combining reds, blues, turquoise and cafe coloured c...
Ann Demeulemeester Charcoal Gray Loose-Knit Pullover
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in New York, NY
As only Ann Demeulemeester can, this loose-knit charcoal gray crew-neck pullover is made from a blend of 67% wool mohair, 30% nylon and 3% wool giving it a soft-feeling touch....
Ralph Lauren Purple Label Sage Green Italian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater (Size L)
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Ralph Lauren Purple Label Sage Green Italian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater (Size L) Made in Italy 100% Cashmere Timeless Luxury Knitwear An elegant Ralph Lauren Purple Label crewneck...
CHANEL 20C blue sequins cashmere blend CC logo striped crop sweater FR36 XS
By Chanel, Virgil Abloh
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 20C blue sequins cashmere blend CC logo striped crop sweater FR36 XS Reference: AAWC/A00807 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virgil Abloh Collection: 20C Material: Cashmere, Blend Colo...
LOUIS VUITTON Virgil Abloh NBA 2021 white logo letters wool sweater XL
By Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Virgil Abloh NBA 2021 white logo letters wool sweater XL Reference: TGAS/D00867 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Virgil Abloh Collection: NBA AW2021 Material: Wool Color:...
LOUIS VUITTON Virgil Abloh NBA 2021 white logo letters wool sweater XL
By Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Virgil Abloh NBA 2021 white logo letters wool sweater XL Reference: TGAS/D00867 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Virgil Abloh Collection: NBA AW2021 Material: Wool Color:...