A Love Letter to Virgil Abloh, From A Fellow Streetwear Kid

How can I possibly summarize the impact of one of my idols in 1,200 words or less? I can’t. I’ve written, deleted and re-typed this paragraph countless times. How can I express the ways in which Virgil Abloh influenced and altered the course of my life? The answer is to write from the heart. And, that’s what this is: a heartfelt, personal essay about the myriad ways Virgil impacted my life—allowed this sneaker-loving kid to feel seen in the global fashion space, broadened my knowledge of cultural and artistic movements, dared me to create without limits, and showed me that… Read Full Article