A Look Back At The Unforgettable Art & Fashion Influence Of Virgil Abloh

Virgil Abloh, the Off-White founder who revolutionized modern collaboration with Nike, Jordan as well as Louis Vuitton’s artistic director, has died of cancer. He was 41. RELATED: Virgil Abloh Launches $1M Scholarship Fund For Black Creatives RELATED: Virgil Abloh Debuts Some New Off-White Nikes At Coachella [Photos] Abloh elevated in the fashion world in the 2010s and his Off-White designs took simple additions handwriting onto classic designs and models and adding his own touch. Through artwork, luxury pieces and re-imagined streetwear, Abloh changed the fashion culture forever. As we remember his legacy, take a quick look back at how his vision for style is cemented in time.

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3. Virgil Abloh's "Figures of Speech" Exhibition Opens In Doha, Qatar

4. NIGO and Virgil Abloh's LV² Pre-Spring 2022 Collection

5. NIGO and Virgil Abloh's LV² Pre-Spring 2022 Collection

6. His Design for Serena Williams

7. A Master At Work

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8. Virgil for Louis Vuitton

9. His Work in Music Art

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10. With Drizzy

11. Virgil Abloh's "Figures of Speech" Exhibition Opens In Doha, Qatar

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DOHA, QATAR – NOVEMBER 04: Naomi Campbell attends the opening of Virgil Abloh’s exhibition “Figures of Speech” on November 4, 2021 at the Fire Station in Doha, Qatar. The exhibition opens as part of #QatarCreates, a cultural celebration connecting the fields of art, fashion, and design through a diverse program of exhibitions, awards, public talks, and special events, all taking place in the heart of Doha. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Qatar Museums ) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,formalwear,full length,one person,evening gown,naomi campbell,arts culture and entertainment,attending,smiling,yellow,dress,fashion,bracelet,shoe,art,floor length,short sleeved,exhibition,shiny,opening event,turtleneck,dress shoe,fire station,maxi dress,maxi length,yellow dress,yellow shoe,persian gulf countries,qatar,doha,yellow coat,virgil abloh,coat – garment

12. Virgil Abloh's "Figures of Speech" Exhibition Opens In Doha, Qatar

DOHA, QATAR – NOVEMBER 04: Tamara Kalinic attends the opening of Virgil Abloh’s exhibition “Figures of Speech” on November 4, 2021 at the Fire Station in Doha, Qatar. The exhibition opens as part of #QatarCreates, a cultural celebration connecting the fields of art, fashion, and design through a diverse program of exhibitions, awards, public talks, and special events, all taking place in the heart of Doha. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Qatar Museums ) vertical,photography,people,formalwear,full length,one person,evening gown,arts culture and entertainment,attending,looking at camera,blue,dress,fashion,shoe,art,asymmetric clothing,asymmetric dress,black dress,high heels,exhibition,strappy shoe,sandal,opening event,fire station,maxi dress,maxi length,blue shoe,persian gulf countries,qatar,doha,black color,thigh high slit,virgil abloh,tamara kalinic

13. Virgil Abloh's "Figures of Speech" Exhibition Opens In Doha, Qatar

DOHA, QATAR – NOVEMBER 04: Zeina Makki attends the opening of Virgil Abloh’s exhibition “Figures of Speech” on November 4, 2021 at the Fire Station in Doha, Qatar. The exhibition opens as part of #QatarCreates, a cultural celebration connecting the fields of art, fashion, and design through a diverse program of exhibitions, awards, public talks, and special events, all taking place in the heart of Doha. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Qatar Museums ) vertical,photography,people,full length,one person,arts culture and entertainment,attending,looking at camera,purse,dress,fashion,multi colored,shoe,art,clutch bag,short sleeved,high heels,exhibition,sleeved dress,open toe,opening event,mid calf length,fire station,black shoe,black purse,multi colored dress,persian gulf countries,qatar,doha,black color,midi dress,thigh high slit,virgil abloh

14. Air Tucker

15. Rest In Power

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