VISIONARY FASHION DESIGNER VIRGIL ABLOH DIES AT AGE 41

A leading designer whose groundbreaking fusions of street and made him one of the most appreciated designers and beyond, Virgil Abloh has died at the age of 41.

His death was announced by Louis Vuitton on Sunday as well as his own off-White label, which the designer founded in 2013. Virgil was the artistic director for Louis Vuitton’s men’s wear but he was not only limited to that, the designer had a wide range and was dynamic.

“We are all shocked after this terrible news. Virgil was not only a genius designer, a visionary, he was also a man with a beautiful soul and great wisdom,” said Bernard Arnault, chairman and chief executive of Louis Vuitton.

His family posted a statement on his Instagram account stating that the designer was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in which a tumor occurs in the heart. “He chose to endure his battle privately since his diagnosis in 2019, undergoing numerous challenging treatments, all while helming several significant institutions that span fashion, art, and culture,” the statement read.

Back in 2018 Virgil was named the first black artistic director of men’s wear at Louis Vuitton. He originates from Ghana and he credits his mother for teaching him how to sew, even though he had made a huge name for himself in the fashion industry Virgil had no formal fashion training and instead had a degree in engineering and masters in architecture.

The entertainment industry has been shattered by his death, many shared posts about what a great designer he was and are still in disbelief, even those he worked closely with are deeply saddened by his untimely death.