A Look Inside "Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech"

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"Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech"

[{"selector":"#anim-24437d21-7377-4051-aa05-a9ee330c1f9b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] After opening at the MCA Chicago, and iterations in Atlanta, Boston, and Qatar, Virgil Abloh's retrospective, "Figures of Speech" is on view at the Brooklyn Museum until January 29, 2023.

Office Supplies c/o Jacob & Co.

[{"selector":"#anim-878db0ef-982b-4256-bb72-39501da02e6e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(5.5036312121990605%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] In 2017, Abloh collaborated with Jacob & Co. on a collection of jewelry inspired by paper clips. The collection consists of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more, paying homage to his childhood hobby of making necklaces with paper clips.

Serena Williams "Queen" Dress

[{"selector":"#anim-9e61553b-7e1f-49e1-be05-ec8c14c540e9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Abloh collaborated with tennis legend Serena Williams to create a look for the 2918 US Open tournament. The look, made in partnership with Nike, showcased Williams's affinity for fashion on the court.

Louis Vuitton c/o Virgil Abloh: "For the Love of Money"

[{"selector":"#anim-c94ddcf7-647c-4d68-a496-4d7356247cd1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-4.807691251072612%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Abloh reimagined the classic Louis Vuitton Keepall, adding curved details and an orange chain, as a nod to his streetwear roots.

Supreme c/o Virgil Abloh

[{"selector":"#anim-5bfb53ae-0a67-4f9d-a3f1-7a217e19881f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(1.7763568394002505e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Virgil Abloh partnered with streetwear label Supreme on a t-shirt in 2019.

Louis Vuitton c/o Virgil Abloh

[{"selector":"#anim-360bf53b-9811-42b3-b023-6ed93d13f5d6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This is Look 63 from Louis Vuitton c/o Virgil Abloh Men's Fall/Winter 2019 collection.

Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh for Beyoncé

[{"selector":"#anim-c02f1bfe-00e9-40a1-84f1-9034d79bf859 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Abloh designed this gown for Beyoncé's 2018 Vogue cover shoot, but the dress was ultimately not included in the magazine.

Louis Vuitton c/o Virgil Abloh

[{"selector":"#anim-540f7c38-2d8f-48d1-94f8-9596b2fa3d7e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This is Look 34 from Louis Vuitton c/o Virgil Abloh Men's Spring/Summer 2022 collection. Shop

A Legacy That Lives On

[{"selector":"#anim-f1ad2f9c-23ff-4452-a944-763c4253a4b9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0.6995248999816503%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Although Abloh passed away from terminal cancer in November 2021, his legacy lives on. This angelic look is from his posthumous Autumn/Winter 2022 Louis Vuitton Men's collection. Read More