Virgil Abloh Reshaped Celebrity Fashion With a Legacy of Unforgettable Looks
November 30, 2021 at 12:35AM The news of Virgil Abloh’s untimely death on Nov. 28, after he privately battled a rare form of cancer, shook the fashion industry to its core. What followed was an outpouring of tributes to the husband, father, and friend via social media that emphasized just how much the designer’s impact was felt in such little time. Those who knew Virgil personally recalled the 41-year-old’s character first and foremost, remembering him as “one of the kindest people you could meet” with “energetic generosity.” What even fans and supporters who may have never come face to face with the Illinois native can agree on is Virgil’s undeniably artistic vision, one that has disrupted and reshaped street style. Image Source: Getty / Peter White A look from Virgil’s fall/winter 2020 show for Louis Vuitton that was later worn by Gigi Hadid.…
