Born outside of Chicago in Rockford, Illinois (U.S.A.) in 1980, Virgil Abloh is an artist, architect, and fashion designer. After earning a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he obtained a master’s degree in Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology. It was there where Abloh was introduced to a curriculum established by Mies van der Rohe, formed from the notions of Bauhaus, that taught him to combine the fields of art, craft and design. These theories, merged with contemporary culture, make up Abloh’s inter-disciplinary practice today.
Born outside of Chicago in Rockford, Illinois (U.S.A.) in 1980, Virgil Abloh is an artist, architect, and fashion designer. After earning a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he obtained a master’s degree in Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology. It was there where Abloh was introduced to a curriculum established by Mies van der Rohe, formed from the notions of Bauhaus, that taught him to combine the fields of art, craft and design. These theories, merged with contemporary culture, make up Abloh’s inter-disciplinary practice today.
Virgil Abloh and his Off-White™️ label have a storied past with timeless Nike silhouettes—and the Air Force 1 is no exception. This release sees the outfit revisit the streetwear icon, with the style sporting Abloh's signature, deconstructed aesthetic dressed in energetic hues that imbue the look new life. A shimmering metallic Swoosh adds a final touch of flare to the reimagined classic.
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Virgil Abloh and his Off-White™️ label have a storied past with timeless Nike silhouettes—and the Air Force 1 is no exception. This release sees the outfit revisit the streetwear icon, with the style sporting Abloh's signature, deconstructed aesthetic dressed in energetic hues that imbue the look new life. A shimmering metallic Swoosh adds a final touch of flare to the reimagined classic.