By Turning Haute Couture on Its Head, Off-White Keeps Virgil Abloh’s Vision Alive

The death of Virgil Abloh in November of last year came as a shock to the industry, not least because the multihyphenate (who practically imploded that term in fashion) was in the midst of such creative fruitfulness. His Louis Vuitton, where he was artistic director of menswear, was singing; his famous collaborations, like a second collection with streetwear vet Nigo at Louis Vuitton and a special-edition Maybach with Mercedes, were ever-flowing; and he was deep into plans for a major show for the Brooklyn Museum, to open in July of 2022. His passing left a void in an industry that… Read Full Article