Here, we’ve collected letters from a few of his friends and colleagues, each of whom has also dedicated a ballad in recognition of his legacy as a DJ and advocate for young artists. 'Silence of the Lambs': The Complete Buffalo Bill Story But that was only one measure of the impact of Abloh, who also headed the label Off-White, served as a longtime creative director for Kanye West, and touched the music and fashion worlds - and the culture at large - in so many ways. Abloh took Louis Vuitton into the future, infusing the brand with codes from his roots in Chicago, streetwear, and Black iconography. It was a deliberate approach to unify cultures and break down barriers that had long been overdue. This wasn’t just a headcount and box check. More impressively, this was one of the few occasions a Black man had a seat at the table at all in a luxury house. Then, as the news spread, the whole industry vibrated with grief.Ībloh’s appointment as Louis Vuitton’s artistic director of menswear i n 2018 marked a huge milestone for the industry, the first time a Black man had been named to that role. The fashion world seemed to stop to process the loss of this titan, whose passing at 41 came after a private battle with cancer. When we heard about Virgil Abloh’s death on Nov.
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