It was officially announced on March 26th that Virgil Abloh, who is in charge of OFF-WHITE c/o VIRGIL ABLOH™, will be appointed as the new artistic director for men's wear at LOUIS VUITTON. Virgil's first season is scheduled to be unveiled at Paris Men's Fashion Week in June.
Virgil Abloh / Copyrights - Fabien Montique
Virgil Abloh commented, "It is a great honor to take on the role of Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton Men's. Louis Vuitton's heritage and creations are important inspirations for me. I would like to develop creations that are in line with the modern era while keeping an eye on these two elements." "I've watched with great interest Virgil's talent unfold since we first worked together at Fendi in 2006, and I'm thrilled that his innate creativity and disruptive approach have made him a key figure not only in the world of fashion but also in today's popular culture," said Michael Burke, Chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton. "His keen sense of luxury and savoir-faire will be instrumental in driving the evolution of Louis Vuitton menswear into the future."
Virgil Abloh / Copyrights - Fabien MontiqueVirgil Abloh commented, "It is a great honor to take on the role of Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton Men's. Louis Vuitton's heritage and creations are important inspirations for me. I would like to develop creations that are in line with the modern era while keeping an eye on these two elements." "I've watched with great interest Virgil's talent unfold since we first worked together at Fendi in 2006, and I'm thrilled that his innate creativity and disruptive approach have made him a key figure not only in the world of fashion but also in today's popular culture," said Michael Burke, Chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton. "His keen sense of luxury and savoir-faire will be instrumental in driving the evolution of Louis Vuitton menswear into the future."
