The Metro: ‘Make it Ours’ talks about the life of fashion visionary Virgil Abloh
In 2018, the Louis Vuitton made history when announcing its first Black man as lead creative director of menswear, Virgil Abloh.
High fashion often leads back to Europe, where some of the largest fashion houses in the world are. Louis Vuitton was founded in 1854 in Paris and has since become a leader in fashion, particularly men’s fashion.
In 2018, the company made history by announcing its first Black man as lead creative director of menswear, Virgil Abloh. The Midwest born fashion designer made a statement with the appointment.
In his short time at the helm, Virgil helped usher in a new, fresh take on the brand. He brought in street wear, making it chic and high fashion.
Virgil Abloh passed away in 2021 at the age of 41, but the legacy he left behind lives on today.
The Metro’s Tia Graham spoke with Robin Givhan, author of the new book “Make it Ours: Crashing the Gates of Culture with Virgil Abloh.”
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