Name: Abloh-Isms
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Author: Abloh, Virgil ; Warsh, Larry
ISBN: 9780691213798

Type

Physical Book

Author

Virgil Abloh

Illustrated by

Larry Warsh

Publisher

Princeton University Press

Language

English

Pages

160

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

13.5 x 10.9 x 1.8 cm

Weight

0.16 kg.

ISBN13

9780691213798

Synopsis "Abloh-Isms"

A collection of essential quotations from the renowned fashion designer, DJ, and stylist Abloh-isms is a collection of essential quotations from American fashion designer, DJ, and stylist Virgil Abloh, who was a major creative figure in the worlds of pop culture and art. Abloh began his career as Kanye West's creative director before founding the luxury streetwear label Off-White and becoming artistic director for Louis Vuitton, making Abloh the first American of African descent to hold that title at a French fashion house. Defying categorization, Abloh's work has been the subject of solo exhibitions at museums and galleries, most notably in a major retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Gathered from interviews and other sources, this selection of compelling and memorable quotations from the designer reveals his thoughts on a wide range of subjects, including creativity, passion, innovation, race, and what it means to be an artist of his generation. Lively and thought-provoking, these quotes reflect Abloh's unique perspective as a trailblazer in his fields. Select quotations from the book: "I believe that coincidence is key, but coincidence is energies coming towards each other. You have to be moving to meet it.""Life is collaboration. Where I think art can be sort of misguided is that it propagates this idea of itself as a solo love affair--one person, one idea, no one else involved.""Black influence has created a new ecosystem, which can grow and support different types of life that we couldn't before."

Virgil Abloh

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(Illinois 1980 - 2021) He was one of the most influential, popular, and unique designers of the time. Fashion designer, DJ, stylist, composer, and American producer. He was the founder of Off-White and the artistic director of the men's line at Louis Vuitton from 2015 until his death. He reinvented the aesthetics of streetwear and its integration with high fashion. Collaborated with brands like Nike, IKEA, and Mercedez Benz. Worked with Jenny Holzer creating a line that emphasized the positive aspects of immigration, cultural integration, and globalization and t-shirts in support of the Women's March in Washington. He was also a performer and creator of numerous hip-hop album covers, being recognized for his significant contribution not only in fashion but in music. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2014.

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