Louis Vuitton Bids Adieu to Virgil Abloh at Miami Show
Louis Vuitton's Spring Summer 22 show called "Virgil Was Here" was more tribute than fashion show.
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A week has passed since Virgil Abloh, artistic director of menswear at Louis Vuitton, has passed away after a private battle with cancer. The fashion luminaire had scheduled to present his spin-off Spring Summer 2022 collection at the Miami Art Basel last Tuesday (November 30).
The show was supposed to mark the opening of Louis Vuitton?s new menswear store in Miami?s Design District. But instead, the runway presentation became a tribute to celebrate Abloh?s creative vision. More than 1,500 guests were in attendance including his closest friends like Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky and Bella Hadid.
The Arnault family also made their appearance just as the show was about to start at around 6 pm. Attendees to the show took a 30-minute boat ride to reach their destination ? Miami Marine Stadium. To officially kick off the evening?s event, CEO Michael Burke gave a short and emotional speech, recounting his memories of Abloh.
READ MORE: Fashion Trailblazer Virgil Abloh Dies at Age 41
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The opening look for the show was an all-black ensemble of a belted suit vest in technical wool that is overworn with a single-breasted jacket with pin-hook details. The model also wore a top hat...
The post Louis Vuitton Bids Adieu to Virgil Abloh at Miami Show appeared first on LUXUO.
A week has passed since Virgil Abloh, artistic director of menswear at Louis Vuitton, has passed away after a private battle with cancer. The fashion luminaire had scheduled to present his spin-off Spring Summer 2022 collection at the Miami Art Basel last Tuesday (November 30).
The show was supposed to mark the opening of Louis Vuitton?s new menswear store in Miami?s Design District. But instead, the runway presentation became a tribute to celebrate Abloh?s creative vision. More than 1,500 guests were in attendance including his closest friends like Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky and Bella Hadid.
The Arnault family also made their appearance just as the show was about to start at around 6 pm. Attendees to the show took a 30-minute boat ride to reach their destination ? Miami Marine Stadium. To officially kick off the evening?s event, CEO Michael Burke gave a short and emotional speech, recounting his memories of Abloh.
READ MORE: Fashion Trailblazer Virgil Abloh Dies at Age 41
Image: Louis VuittonImage: Louis VuittonImage: Louis Vuitton
The opening look for the show was an all-black ensemble of a belted suit vest in technical wool that is overworn with a single-breasted jacket with pin-hook details. The model also wore a top hat...
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