Virgil Abloh and the off-white x nike collaboration

Virgil Abloh is an indispensable figure in the fashion world and sneaker culture. He is the creator of Off-White, and of course the Off White x Nike collaboration. What do you need to know about his story? What is it that makes every sneakerhead think of him with great respect?

Virgil Abloh

For sneakerheads, knowing him is part of basic education. Many people associate sneakers not with Michael Jordan, but with him. And the older you ask someone, the less likely they are to know him. Who is this about? 💁‍♂️

Yes, he is Virgil Abloh the fashion world its inevitable icon. The late founder and CEO of Off-White and former artistic director of Louis Vuitton. The high fashion and the grandmaster of streetwear fusion. A legend. 🙏

Off-White

Virgil Abloh has climbed the fashion industry ladder, In 2012, he finally created the Off-White brand. Off-White pieces were characterized by their signature style, which has become practically their trademark. Signature zippers, high-quality materials and familiar streetwear pieces unique combination.

Success didn't take long to come. By 2014, Abloh had access to every leading designer and fashion industry executive. Off-White has become one of the most popular brands. 🤩

The Off-White x Nike collababortion

Virgil Abloh was made famous by the Nike and Off-White collaboration to star in the eyes of sneakerheads.

This story began in 2017: that's when the The Ten collection, one of the most sought-after sneaker collections of all time. Legend has it that Abloh designed each shoe not sitting at a desk, but with his own hands, cutting and mowing. He used knives, staples, and scissors to create the perfect designs. This is how the first series of Off-White and Nike collaboration was created, during which 10 classic sneaker styles reimagined. 👟

A year later, Abloh became the artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear. This profession the news blew up (and we're putting it mildly.) It was written about everywhere, every public figure talked about it.

And from there you can guess the story: whatever Abloh touched turned to gold (well, not literally)! The collaboration with Nike all sneakers were hugely popular from the first moment of appearance. 😍

Virgil Abloh's death

At the end of 2021, much sadder news shook the world. Virgil Abloh has died at the age of 41 – a particularly rare tumor affecting the heart caused his death.

Abloh battled the disease in secret, hiding from the public that he was undergoing treatments. He worked until his last moment: Even in the last years of his life, he produced several Off-White x Nike collaborations, for which interest was always huge – but even this was able to multiply after the tragic news.

Demand for all related products has skyrocketed. For example, Off-White Air Jordan 1 Chicago its resale price doubled just hours after news of his death broke.But the Jordan 1 Retro High Off-White Chicago also saw its price increase by 100% on a reseller platform. If anything, this makes it clear that Abloh created something lasting.

Many believe that retailers are profiting from Abloh's death, and it would be ethical to stop the sale. products related to his name sales.

Others, however, claim that the fashion designer's a sign of respect, that the shoes were sold at such a price. And there were also some merchants who donated a portion of the proceeds for charity was offered.

What do you think about this question? Who is right: the resellers or their critics?

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