Designer Abloh opened the door for Africa fashion: Abloh, who died on Sunday, was the first major black designer to be recognised in an industry often criticised for its lack of diversity
for helping “open the door” and allowing them to be seen and heard in the global industry.
“Thank you Virgil for your bravery and talent, which disrupted and allowed so many people to be seen and heard. You held open the door, we’ll never forget you,” South African designerAbloh’s partnership with Kanye West took him from Chicago’s skate and DJ culture to the heights of the fashion world, first with his own label Off-White and then into the luxury industry in Paris.
Though born in the US, Abloh never forgot his Ghanaian roots: in January 2021, the designer brought Kente, a traditional fabric worn in Ghana during major ceremonies, to the catwalks of Louis Vuitton. “A lot of friends who have street brands in Nigeria and in Ghana have taken references from Off-White,” he said.
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