Virgil Abloh
Explore Virgil Abloh’s impact on art, design, and architecture, and discover the inspirations behind their visionary work.
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Inside the Paris exhibition cataloguing Virgil Abloh’s extraordinary archiveThe visionary American designer’s archive goes on display this week at Paris’ Grand Palais in a new exhibition, ‘Virgil Abloh: The Codes’, giving an insight into his polymathic approach
By Orla Brennan Published
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This vivid custom amplifier embodies the creative approach of the late Virgil AblohResplendent in his signature orange, the McIntosh MA8950 x Virgil Abloh Integrated Amplifier is a unique tie-in between the American audio manufacturer and the estate of the late designer
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Before he was a fashion supernova, Virgil Abloh was an architecture student. Here's how it shaped himIn this exclusive book excerpt, Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion critic Robin Givhan explores modernism's enduring influence
By Robin Givhan Published
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American Express explores the meaning of play through four artist collaborationsFrom chess sets to plush bunnies, 'Play by American Express Platinum' explores the meaning of play through four collectible artist collaborations (now available to buy)
By Tilly Macalister-Smith Published
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Vintage Ikea furniture: shop our edit, from postmodern to midcenturyWe’ve curated the best vintage Ikea furniture available to buy now, from Virgil Abloh to Verner Panton
By Rosa Bertoli Last updated
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‘Fashion to Furniture’ explores fashion designers’ forays into furnitureIncluding Rei Kawakubo, Virgil Abloh and Martin Margiela, ‘Fashion to Furniture’ at Paris’ A1043 gallery looks towards the fashion designers who have turned their hands to furniture
By Jack Moss Published
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Paris Fashion Week Men’s A/W 2023: Dior to LoeweThe highlights from Paris Fashion Week Men’s A/W 2023, as chosen by Wallpaper* – from Wales Bonner’s ode to the city as a creative refuge to Saint Laurent’s return to the menswear schedule
By Jack Moss Published
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Alessi Occasional Objects: Virgil Abloh’s take on cutleryBest Cross Pollination: Alessi's cutlery by the late designer Virgil Abloh, in collaboration with his London studio Alaska Alaska, is awarded at the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2023
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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Virgil Abloh Securities reimagines Alessi kettle by Michael Graves and it’s a slam dunkVirgil Abloh Securities and Alessi create a new edition of Michael Graves’ classic kettle, offering a new point of view on a contemporary design icon
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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How Virgil Abloh’s legacy lives on through collaborationA year on from his death, a slew of collaborations continue to bear Virgil Abloh’s name – a testament to the enduring legacy of the polymathic designer whose curiosity spanned disciplines
By Jack Moss Published
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Off-White collaborates with Victorinox on Swiss army knife inspired by ancient toolsCoinciding with the launch of a new London store, Victorinox CEO Carl Elsener Jr exclusively tells Wallpaper* about the unique collaboration with the late Virgil Abloh and Off-White
By Jack Moss Published
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Just for kicks: Nike and Virgil Abloh get in stepBy Pei-Ru Keh Last updated
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Virgil Abloh auctions upcycled clothing customised by Damien HirstAbloh’s online platform Canary Yellow auctions pieces from ‘Beverly Hirst Recycler’, a clothing collection customised by Damien Hirst and LA-based recycled clothing mastermind Tetsuzo Okubo
By Laura Hawkins Last updated
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Off-White c/o Church’s by Virgil Abloh: a closer look at the latest instalmentOff-White c/o Church’s is one of the late Virgil Abloh’s final collaborative projects. The third drop is released this week
By Jack Moss Published
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A-Cold-Wall* founder Samuel Ross presents two new furniture collections at Design MiamiWallpaper* talks to British designer Samuel Ross ahead of his new furniture launches with gallery Friedman Benda at Design Miami (1 – 5 December 2021)
By Nick Compton Last updated
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Maybach by Virgil Abloh imprints the late designer’s style on the Mercedes flagshipMercedes-Benz unveils the Maybach by Virgil Abloh, a limited edition of 150 and a very distinctive take on automotive luxury
By Nick Compton Last updated
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Braun and Virgil Abloh join forces on a new alarm clock designDrawing on Virgil Abloh's ‘taking the familiar and making it new’ design motto, the new collaboration between Braun and Off-White features the iconic BC02 alarm clock in new bold shades
By Rosa Bertoli Last updated
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Patricia Urquiola on her rule-breaking capsule collection for Weekend Max Mara‘Sometimes you just have to change the rules,’ says Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola on her colourful capsule for Weekend Max Mara, designed to reflect the needs and contradictions of everyday life
By Jack Moss Last updated
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Nike and Virgil Abloh unveil creative summer residency in ChicagoBy Pei-Ru Keh Last updated
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Soundtracking fashion with Benji BThe London-based DJ and producer on creating shape-shifting sounds for Louis Vuitton, Cerruti 1881 Paris, Bethany Williams and Celine
By Fiona Mahon Last updated
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Cultural crossings at Maison et Objet January 2020In Paris this January, Maison et Objet (17-21 January) spanned fun rides, poetic performances and a Mediterranean brand launch
By Sujata Burman Last updated
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Virgil Abloh is on the hunt for the next big thing in sustainable designVirgil Abloh and Evian raise a glass to the next generation, announcing €50,000 grant for sustainable design initiatives, open to 18–35 year olds. Here, discover what the creative polymath hopes to see from the entries
By Elly Parsons Last updated
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‘Icons’ by Virgil Abloh and Nike celebrates the design history of ‘The Ten’As rumours swirl around the release of ‘The 20', Virgil Abloh and Nike release the Taschen-published tome ‘Icons', which charts the making of the creative polymath and American sportswear giant's sneaker collaboration ‘The 10'
By Laura Hawkins Last updated
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Sculpting iridescent forms with Vincenzo De CotiisAt Carpenters Workshop Gallery in Paris, ‘Éternel’ showcases 18 new forms by Vincenzo De Cotiis
By Benoit Loiseau Last updated
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Virgil Abloh’s cover intervention sees Wallpaper’s September issue cut in halfTaking over the limited-edition subscribers’ cover of our September issue, the design polymath highlighted the magazine as an object, and personally cut and signed 184 copies – available for sale on canary---yellow.com – to benefit his “Post Modern” Scholarship Fund
By TF Chan Last updated
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Virgil Abloh furnishes us with an edit of Off-White’s latest interiors lineVirgil Abloh furnishes us with an edit of Off-White’s latest interiors line
By Rosa Bertoli Last updated
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Louis Vuitton pays tribute to Virgil Abloh in MiamiThe French luxury maison – of which the late Virgil Abloh was men’s artistic director until his passing on Sunday 28 November 2021 – held a show in Miami in tribute to the creative innovator, titled ‘Virgil was Here’
By Laura Hawkins Last updated


