Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech

The coffee table book "Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech" is the essential volume on Virgil Abloh, the renowned fashion designer, entrepreneur and artistic director of Louis Vuitton and Off-White. Created by the designer himself, this authoritative Virgil Abloh compendium offers an in-depth analysis of his career and sources of inspiration. The 500-page manual showcases Abloh's singular take on art, fashion and design.

The first volume includes essays and an interview that examine Abloh's oeuvre through the lenses of contemporary art history, architecture, streetwear, high fashion and race, to provide insight into a prolific and impactful career that cuts across media and connects visual artists, musicians, graphic designers, fashion designers, major brands and architects. The book also includes a huge archive of images from Abloh's personal files on key projects, with behind-the-scenes snapshots, prototypes, inspirations and more - accompanied by intimate commentary from the artist. Finally, a stunning full-color plates section offers a detailed overview of Abloh's work in various disciplines.

Virgil Abloh (1980-2021) was a fashion designer and entrepreneur and from 2018 to 2021 artistic director of the men's collection of Louis Vuitton. He was also CEO of Milan-based label Off-White, a fashion house he founded in 2013. Born in Rockford, Illinois, to Ghanaian parents, he entered the fashion world with an internship at Fendi in 2009 alongside rapper Kanye West. The two began an artistic collaboration that would launch Abloh's career with the creation of Off-White. Time Magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2018.

Specifications
Title: Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech
Author: Michael Darling
Publisher: Distributed Art Publishers
Size: 312 x 239 x 47 mm
Size: 496 pages
Weight: 2305 grams
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781636810744

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