Creative Director CV: Virgil Abloh
From Pyrex Vision to Off-White to Louis Vuitton, an overview of the American multihyphenate’s career.
Who has Virgil Abloh worked with?
Virgil Abloh began his fashion career with his first label, Pyrex Vision. He worked as creative director at Kanye West’s creative agency, Donda, before establishing Off-White. His final position was at Louis Vuitton. Additionally, Abloh has worked with brands including Nike, Levi’s, Vitra, IKEA, Mercedes-Benz, Evian and Chrome Hearts.
How to pronounce Virgil Abloh?
Virgil Abloh is pronounced “Vurr-ghil Ab-low.”
Where did Virgil Abloh go to school?
Virgil Abloh grew up in Rockford, Illinois, where he attended Boylan Catholic High School. He completed an undergraduate degree in civil engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, eventually obtaining a master’s degree in architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
How did Virgil Abloh get into fashion?
A Rem Koolhaas building, under construction while Virgil Abloh was studying at the Illinois Institute of Technology, led him to further research the Dutch architect’s involvement with brands like Prada. Following his master’s degree, he interned at Fendi with Kanye West.
What is Virgil Abloh famous for?
Virgil Abloh is primarily famous for his work in fashion and sneakers. However, his design projects span multiple categories including homeware, automobiles, architecture, food and drink, and more.
Where to buy designs from Virgil Abloh?
You can buy Virgil Abloh shoes and apparel on GOAT. For more information, consult our Virgil Abloh page.