On June 21, 2018 Virgil Abloh showed his first collection as artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear.
On June 21, 2018 Virgil Abloh showed his first collection as artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear.
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Abloh is the first African-American to hold the post at the brand, and one of few Black designers to lead a Parisian house.
Abloh is the first African-American to hold the post at the brand, and one of few Black designers to lead a Parisian house.
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The collection was modeled by a mix of Abloh's friends and professionals.
The collection was modeled by a mix of Abloh's friends and professionals.
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Abloh mixed street influences with tailoring, her transformed everyday staples into luxury items.
Abloh mixed street influences with tailoring, her transformed everyday staples into luxury items.
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The show celebrated individuality and diversity.
The show celebrated individuality and diversity.
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"These new designers take a hold of houses that have their identities, but bring a newness to them that I think is a great thing," said Guido Palau, who led the hair direction for the show.
"These new designers take a hold of houses that have their identities, but bring a newness to them that I think is a great thing," said Guido Palau, who led the hair direction for the show.
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"Virgil Abloh helming the august house of Louis Vuitton is momentous in fashion as it represents a new embrace of youth and streetwear, a move away from dusty notions of luxury and what many view as elitist," Hintmag.com editor-in-chief Lee Carter said of the show.
"Virgil Abloh helming the august house of Louis Vuitton is momentous in fashion as it represents a new embrace of youth and streetwear, a move away from dusty notions of luxury and what many view as elitist," Hintmag.com editor-in-chief Lee Carter said of the show.
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Before joining Louis Vuitton, Abloh made his name at his own label, Off-White.
Before joining Louis Vuitton, Abloh made his name at his own label, Off-White.
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The show was attended by countless celebrities, including Kanye West (a long-time friend), Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Naomi Campbell, Alexander Skarsgård and Victor Cruz
The show was attended by countless celebrities, including Kanye West (a long-time friend), Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Naomi Campbell, Alexander Skarsgård and Victor Cruz
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Kanye West congratulates Virgil Abloh after the show.
Kanye West congratulates Virgil Abloh after the show.
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Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Virgil Abloh after the show.
Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Virgil Abloh after the show.
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