Assouline and Louis Vuitton's new book celebrates the work of the late visionary designer Virgil Abloh, casting new light on his myriad of influences and featuring reflections from thos closest to him.

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 When Virgil Abloh designed and showcased his first collection for Louis Vuitton in June 2018, he was celebrated as a true visionary. His appointment as Men&rsquo;s Artistic Director for the brand defined a new baseline for luxury in terms of diversity, vision, and empowerment. The sudden news of his passing on November 28, 2021 was a great loss for the industry. 
 Louis Vuitton: Virgil Abloh is the first book written since his passing, as a tribute to a relationship (and collaboration) that altered/made fashion history. Anders Christian Madsen, Abloh&rsquo;s close collaborator, offers/transcribes an intimate portrait of a/the man destined to break boundaries (&ldquo;both on and off the runway&rdquo;). It&rsquo;s a testament to Abloh&rsquo;s personal and professional relationships during his tenure at Louis Vuitton from 2018 to 2021. 
 The book comprises eight chapters&mdash;one for each of his menswear collections&mdash;and shows orchestrated/conceived by the late designer (or Virgil Abloh), plus a complete catalogue of his emblematic sneakers. It is a rich and colorful account filled with many different (or diverse) narratives and references, ranging from the Wizard of Oz to 1990s hip-hop style. It also features 320 pictures and reflections from his close entourage, including Naomi Campbell, Luka Sabbat, Nigo, Kid Cudi, and Kendall Jenner (among many others), who attest to how his pioneering gaze redefined the standards and lexicon of fashion, as we know it. As Madsen puts it &ldquo;Abloh saw himself as an infiltrator in high fashion: a true outsider who would become a groundbreaking figure.&rdquo; 
 Assouline and Louis Vuitton are publishing Louis Vuitton: Virgil Abloh with two collectible covers within the Assouline Classic Collections. The first is issued from Louis Vuitton&rsquo;s Spring/Summer 2022 spinoff show in Miami, while the second is an illustration commissioned by the seminal cartoon artist Reggieknow, who previously collaborated with Abloh for his Spring/Summer 2021 show. A third version from the Ultimate Collection will include a collectible box, as well as an insert with the complete collection of the sneakers he designed for the luxury brand.
 Louis Vuitton: Virgil Abloh, Text by Anders Christian Madsen, published by Assouline, louisvuitton.com
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