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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Terrazza Parasol, Octagon Off-white and Grey, for HAY
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
The Terrazza Parasol brings shade and shelter to outdoor spaces with appealing aesthetics. Made from durable, UV-safe PP fabric with a sturdy aluminium pole, its colourful, summery d...
Concrete
Exotic White Cotton Umbrella with Sandstone Base, Available Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exotic white cotton umbrella with bamboo ribs trimmed with carved wood and mother of pearl drops. The two-piece pole is decorated with tribal unscripted metal, as is the finial. All ...
Cotton
Oversize Vintage Aluminum Patio Umbrella
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage 1950's black and white striped aluminum patio umbrella. Oversize with plenty of shade for outdoor dining or pool-side lounging. Steel p...
Concrete, Aluminum, Steel
$237
H 20.67 in W 14.38 in D 14.18 in
Italian modern black plastic and white metal umbrella holder by Neolt, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black plastic and white metal umbrella holder by Neolt, 1980s Umbrella stand or office wastebasket with a square base. The main structure is made of a perforated metal...
Metal
Viso Beach Umbrella 0101 in Canvas and Wood Pole
Located in New York, NY
Our beach umbrellas are the ultimate accessory to your summer. Made from uv 50+ waterproof canvas, showcasing our original and invigorating patterns with 100% cotton tassels for an extra touch. The umbrella provides a 2-meter canopy shade and features a premium wooden pole with an aluminum connector, allowing for complete adjustment. Every piece comes with a matching Viso print carry bag. Color: Orange Pole: Beech wood with Aluminium connector Canopy: UV 50+ waterproof canvas Dimensions umbrella: 90 inch Height x 75 inch Diameter Dimensions umbrella bag...
Cotton, Wood
Joy Collection, Steel Umbrella Holder
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
JOY COLLECTION A thing of beauty is a joy for ever. John Keats I am free for the silence of shapes and colors. Manoel de Barros It is better to be happy than sad Joy is the best...
Steel
Tuuci Ocean Master Manta Umbrella
Located in Boston, MA
The Ocean Master, TUUCI’s flagship collection, is as innovative as it is stunning. An architectural triumph in shade engineering and design, it’s construc...
Aluminum
Gianfranco Frattini Umbrella Holder
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina umbrella holder in white wood. Aluminum insert to protect for water.
Wood
Umbrella stand italy around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Umbrella stand italy around 1950s Original condition The umbrella is not for sale ( it is only for the photoshooting )
Lucite
$2,200
H 97 in Dm 98.4 in
Outdoor Contemporary Organic Sculptural Minimalist Customizable Umbrellas by CEU
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Amapola Umbrellas by CEU Represented by Tuleste Factory Large - 118" dia Medium - 98.4" dia Available in different colors. Handcrafted from natural materials, the Amapola Umbrell...
Wood
