Virgil Abloh
Fashion Designer, Creative Director, and Entrepreneur
Virgil Abloh is a talented fashion designer and creative director hailing from Ghana and raised in the United States. He gained recognition in the mid-2010s as the artistic director for Kanye West and for founding the Milan-based streetwear label Off-White. His designs are innovative and often challenge traditional fashion norms by blending high fashion with streetwear and pop culture. Abloh has collaborated with several notable brands, musicians, and artists and has been showcased in numerous prestigious fashion exhibitions.
Aside from fashion, Virgil is also a captivating speaker and cultural commentator. He has received several awards and accolades for his contributions to the fashion industry, and is considered one of the most influential designers of his time. Virgil embraces technology and utilizes social media to connect with his fans and to showcase his work. Sadly Virgil passed away late in 2021.
From Harverd University Graduate School of Design's Core Studio Public Lecture Series, Virgil Abloh's "Insert Complicated Title Here" Lecture
