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Virgil’s Latest Product Is a Nod to the Days of Pyrex Vision
It may feel like Off-White™ rose to dominance quickly, and — in part — it did, but Virgil Abloh was paving the way for years in advance. Turn the clock back to 2012, when Virgil launched his first company called Pyrex Vision. Essentially an exercise in branding, the label caused a stir in the streetwear […]
Off-White™ Is Still Being Denied “For Walking” Trademark
Off-White™ is certainly no stranger to legal disputes, having navigated trademark infringement lawsuits, copyright issues and more, and its latest battle is trademarking its recognizable phrase “For Walking” used by Virgil Abloh across multiple designs. The phrase has been used in a handful of Off-White™ collections, gracing sneakers, heels, and cowboy boots, and the label […]
Here Are the Best Luxury Sneakers to Rotate in Summer
Considering the range of luxury sneakers that are available now, there really is a style for every occasion. From sporty styles with knitted uppers to premium leather iterations, brands like Rick Owens and Maison Margiela have helped to position luxury sneakers at the forefront of the new luxury lifestyle. What should you be looking for […]
These Are Officially the Best Summer Shoes for Every Occasion
We’re far enough into summer that you’ve realized where your summer shoes fall short, but we’ve got enough of summer left to make it worth rectifying those issues. Summer is touted as the dream period for sneakerheads and footwear lovers, and by and large, that’s true. But summer is also a time of abundant activity, […]
Cop a Virgil-Designed Cardboard Chair Here But Don’t Sit on It
Whether you’re a keen follower of Virgil Abloh or a relative newcomer to the jack-of-all-trades designer, you’ve likely not heard of Alaska Alaska yet. Now you have. Abloh’s London-based studio is the place where the designer and his team experiment, and right now they’re experimenting on cardboard chairs. Each Alaska Alaska chair is made up […]
Pyrex Classics Are Back For END. x Off-White™
Brand: END. x Off-White™ Buy: END.’s website from July 30 Editor’s Notes: Before Off-White™, there was Pyrex Vision, Virgil Abloh‘s controversial streetwear label that inspired a legion of wannabe brands to follow in its footsteps. Some of those original designs have been reborn for END.‘s exclusive Off-White™ capsule, “Till The END.” The duo’s first joint […]
From Virgil to the Fashion World, and Beyond
I overslept this morning, waking up a bit past 9AM. By that time the announcement that LVMH — the world’s most influential luxury conglomerate — had taken a majority 60 percent stake in Virgil Abloh’s Off-White trademark had broken. News like that will ironically spread like wildfire among the same fashion media players that once […]
LVMH Acquires Majority Stake In Off-White™
Luxury conglomerate LVMH has just announced that it is set to acquire a majority stake in Off-White™ LLC. Virgil Abloh, the label’s founder and CEO, will maintain a 40 percent interest in the company while keeping his current role, with LVMH obtaining a 60 percent stake. Additionally, New Guards Group will stay on board as […]
Off-White™ Designed DJ Gear and Raver Garms
Brand: Off-White™ x Pioneer Buy: Off-White™, Farfetch, and select Off-White™ flagships already offer the apparel; the DDJ-1000-OW controller will debut globally in limited numbers via Pioneer DJ. Editor’s Notes: Virgil Abloh is a man of many talents, having explored the realms of fine art, architecture, industrial design, and (duh) fashion within the past decade alone. […]
You’ll Be Racing to Secure Virgil’s Next Off-White™ x Nike Drop
Brand: Off-White™ x Nike Model: Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% Release Date: July 23 Price: $260 Buy: Nike SNKRS What We’re Saying: Fans of Virgil Abloh have a lot to look forward to in the weeks and months ahead. With 50 colorways of the Dunk on the way, as well as an Air Jordan 2 collaboration […]
Off-White™ Is Back on the Runway & M.I.A Joined in Too
After a 16-month absence, Off-White™ is back in the physical arena. The pandemic has been an enlightening time for Virgil Abloh (“I think in the last year I’ve aged the fastest that I ever could have”), who has shifted the brand to a coed, see-now-buy-now model, and introduced the experimental presentation platform, Imaginary TV. Last night, there were […]
Of Course Virgil Abloh’s Got Exclusive Merch for His ICA Boston Exhibit
Having already taken Atlanta and his native Chicago, Virgil Abloh‘s “Figures of Speech” exhibit has now landed in Boston for the rest of summer. The same artwork seen during the show’s previous stops is on hand in a new venue and Bostonians have another major draw to check out the affair: an exclusive pop-up shop […]