Virgil Abloh, acclaimed Louis Vuitton designer and founder of Off White, passed away recently. LVMH announced the news on social media. Virgil was 41 years old and had been battling cancer for several years.
LVMH CEO, Bernard Arnault said in the caption, “We are all shocked. Virgil was not only a talented designer, visionary, he was also a man of beautiful soul and great wisdom. ,
The news was also confirmed through Virgil’s Instagram account. The post caption mentioned that Virgil “bravely battled cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare, aggressive form of cancer. He chose to endure his battle in private since his diagnosis in 2019 while undergoing several challenging treatments. “
Abloh was in charge of menswear design at Louis Vuitton since March 2018. He is known to have revamped the famed suitcase maker, and gave it a much-needed youthful twist, attracting more millennials. Virgil also started the famous streetwear brand Off White in 2013. Reportedly, LVMH had acquired a 60% stake in the brand.
The news of Virgil’s death has shocked the entire industry and tributes are pouring in from the fashion world and beyond. Kim Jones, the menswear artistic director at LVMH’s Dior, said Virgil was “one of the kindest you could meet”, while football legend David Beckham described him as “a true creative pioneer whose legacy will last forever”. will remain”. Luxury brand Gucci also paid tribute to Virgil, saying he was “an inspiration to all of us”.
Virgil also had a good following on social media. He has more than 6 million Instagram followers. His social media posts always reflect his daily inspirations. From vintage sneakers to photos of vintage cars and even his latest creations, collaborations and travels, he kept it natural on social media.
Virgil, born on September 30, 1980, in Rockford, Illinois, was a civil engineer from the University of Wisconsin-Madison before earning his master’s degree in architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Virgil is survived by his wife Shannon and their two children, Lowe and Gray captioned their Instagram account.
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