Virgil Abloh was a fashion designer, architect, designer and influencer. In that role, he became the titular fashion brand’s first Black artistic director, and one of the few in the industry. His work, merging streetwear with luxury, gained him international acclaim, a position on Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People list in 2018, and recognition for transforming fashion.

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