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Making · Oct 19, 2023 · 37 min

Making Virgil Abloh

Virgil Abloh changed fashion in the 21st century. His brand Off-White redefined streetwear and youth culture for a notoriously elite and inaccessible industry. And he broke barriers to become the first Black artistic director at a French luxury fashion house. “His whole career is dedicated to opening up the gate for everyone,” said Marc Moran, his long-time friend and collaborator. “And I think that's what made him such a force to reckon with.” Virgil Abloh passed away from cancer on November 28, 2021 at the age of 41, leaving behind a sprawling legacy. But before he took over an industry, he was a quiet and humble suburban kid who loved soccer, skateboarding, T-shirts and turntables. This week on Making, host Brandon Pope talks with Abloh's family, friends, critics and collaborators – including his father, his high school soccer coach and the head of British Vogue – to look back at the life of a Chicago icon. Making tells the story of a different, iconic figure every episode. Subscribe now.

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Virgil Abloh changed fashion in the 21st century. His brand Off-White
redefined streetwear and youth culture for a notoriously elite and inaccessible
industry. And he broke barriers to become the first Black artistic director at a
French luxury fashion house.

“His whole career is dedicated to opening up the gate for everyone,” said Marc
Moran, his long-time friend and collaborator. “And I think that's what made him such
a force to reckon with.”

Virgil Abloh passed away from cancer on November 28, 2021 at the age of 41, leaving
behind a sprawling legacy. But before he took over an industry, he was a quiet and
humble suburban kid who loved soccer, skateboarding, T-shirts and turntables. This
week on Making, host Brandon Pope talks with Abloh's family, friends, critics and
collaborators – including his father, his high school soccer coach and the head of
British Vogue – to look back at the life of a Chicago icon.

Making tells the story of a different, iconic figure every episode. Subscribe now.

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