LVMH superstar designer Virgil Abloh is dead

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FASHION – “Devastated”. The LVMH, Louis Vuitton and Off White brands confirmed on Sunday November 28 the death of Virgil Abloh, at the age of 41. Superstar designer has died of cancer, says LVMH in a press release signed Bernard Arnault, against which “he fought in private for years”.

“We are all shocked after this terrible news. Virgil was not only a genius creator, a visionary, but also a man with a beautiful soul and great wisdom ”, we can also read.

LVMH, Louis Vuitton and Off White are devastated to announce the passing of Virgil Abloh, on Sunday, November 28th, of cancer, which he had been battling privately for several years. pic.twitter.com/CytwZLvSFu

– LVMH (@LVMH) November 28, 2021

On the creator’s Instagram account, his relatives also left a long message in which they pay tribute to “a father, a husband, a son, a brother and a devoted friend”. He fought for two years against a rare cancer, and this while ensuring his artistic functions within many brands.

Those close to Virgil Abloh are also asking for their privacy to be respected during this period of mourning.

The one who leaves behind a wife and two children has experienced a meteoric rise in the fashion world. He was notably the first black to become artistic director at Louis Vuitton. Close to Kim Kardashian, he has also worked closely with rapper Kanye West. He was the artistic director of the album “Watch The Throne” released in 2011.

His trademark? A style reflecting the “street” culture, with sneakers and sweatshirts, but also an easily recognizable logo, made of oblique black and white bands, successful collaborations with Nike, Jimmy Choo, or even Moncler.

Virgil Abloh created his first label in 2012, Pyrex Vision.

A year later, Off-White was born, a luxury streetwear brand, which imposed itself by the strength of its graphics before evolving towards more “couture” creations. In 2015, the brand was one of the finalists for the prestigious LVMH prize.

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