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Virgil Abloh's New York exhibition proves the limitlessness of his legacy

Antwaun Sargent, curator of 'Virgil Abloh: "Figures of Speech"' at the Brooklyn Museum, discusses the final run of the late designer's landmark show.
Mahoro Seward
7.11.22
Fashion

Louis Vuitton’s SS23 menswear show was a final send-off to Virgil Abloh

The playful collection at the Louvre was soundtracked to Kendrick Lamar performing songs from his new album while sat in the front row.
Osman Ahmed
6.24.22
Fashion

What will Off-White look like without Virgil Abloh?

His last collection – which included couture worn by Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford – celebrated how Off-White shifted fashion’s course forever.
Mahoro Seward
3.1.22
The Out Of Body Issue

Virgil Abloh – a beautiful one – a tribute by Arthur Jafa

On the anniversary of the maverick artist's passing, we share a poem and artwork by Virgil's close friend Arthur.
Arthur Jafa
2.28.22
Fashion

How Off-White shaped fashion culture

Ahead of the presentation of Virgil Abloh’s final collection for the house he built, we reflect on the ways in which it shifted fashion’s course.
Joe Bobowicz
2.28.22
Fashion

Meisel for McQueen and Prada NFTs: What's in Fashion?

Your one-stop-shop for this week's fashion news to know.
Mahoro Seward
Tom George
1.21.22
Fashion

Tributes from the artistic generation that Virgil Abloh championed

As Louis Vuitton presents the late creative polymath's final collection, creatives he platformed share the most important lessons he taught them.
Mahoro Seward
1.20.22
News

Rubric Initiative is showing how fashion can uplift marginalised voices

In a new video, a panel of industry leaders including Virgil Abloh, André Walker and Samira Nasr discuss breaking down fashion's systemic barriers.
Tom George
1.19.22
Fashion

How Virgil Abloh shaped the course of visual culture

A year on from the maverick artist's passing, we remember his most significant contributions to the worlds of contemporary fashion, art and design.
Joe Bobowicz
12.7.21
Fashion

Here’s what happened at Virgil Abloh’s last Louis Vuitton show in Miami

The presentation, which was planned ahead of the designer’s sudden death, was a celebration of his life and legacy.
i-D Staff
12.1.21
Fashion

8 lessons that Virgil Abloh taught us

We picked a handful of illuminating quotes from his i-D conversations.
Douglas Greenwood
11.29.21
News

Virgil Abloh 1980-2021

The groundbreaking designer passed away aged 41, following a private battle with cancer.
i-D Staff
11.29.21
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