following the tragic passing of Virgil Abloh who lost a private two-year battle with a rare form of cancer, Louis Vuitton announced a posthumous presentation to showcase his Spring/Summer 2022 collection. Paying “tribute to the life and legacy of a creative genius”, the show was held in Miami and in attendance were some of the industry’s biggest designers as well as countless celebrities as well.

Throughout the night, attendees watched in awe as an army of drones were used to form a paper airplane, his initials, as well as the touching message. “Virgil was here.” The event was also overlooked by a giant statue of the late Off-White founder himself, done up in a multicoloured palette that reflects the aesthetic that he introduced over at LV’s menswear division.

Alongside this, the Parisian fashion house also uploaded a tribute video with a message from their Chairman and CEO, Michael Burke: “It is with profound sorrow that I learned of the passing of Virgil Abloh. Virgil was not only a friend, terrific collaborator, creative genius, visionary and disruptor, but also one of the best cultural communicators of our times. He paved the way for future generations. As a devoted supporter of his community through his charities and passions, he was an eternal optimist who believed anything was possible. In this same spirit, we at Louis Vuitton will proudly continue to celebrate his legacy with a final show in Miami, per his wishes. I am honored to have called him my friend. My deepest thoughts are with his wife, children, parents, family and the entire community that was touched by his greatness.”

A legacy that will forever play a part in the worlds of art, fashion, and music, Virgil Abloh will be deeply missed. before he passed, he worked with Nike on a multitude of projects. While we’re not sure if these will ever see the light of day, let’s get up close with the Off-White x Nike Air force 1 Mid “Black”.