Virgil Abloh Is Louis Vuitton’s New Menswear Designer

Louis Vuitton has revealed that Off-White designer Virgil Abloh will be succeeding Kim Jones as Men’s Artistic Director, presenting his first collection for the house in June as part of Paris Fashion Week Men’s. In the wake of the announcement, the brand’s Chairman and CEO praised Abloh’s “innate creativity and disruptive approach” and said that his “sensibility towards luxury and savoir-faire will be instrumental in taking Louis Vuitton’s menswear into the future.” “It is an honour for me to accept the position of Men’s Artistic Director for Louis Vuitton,” commented Abloh. “I find the heritage and creative integrity of the house are key inspirations and will look to reference them both while drawing parallels to modern times.”