Agency Report
Louis Vuitton honored Virgil Abloh at his last fashion collection show in Miami on Tuesday, just days after his sudden death prompted an outpouring of tributes for the industry’s most high-profile black designer.
Drones formed Abloh’s initials and spelled out the words “Virgil was here” in the sky outside Miami’s Marine Stadium where the memorial event was held. There was also a giant statue of Abloh.
Models were clad in Vuitton jerseys, while others wore black top hats, bright red jumpsuits and blue suits. Female models carried blue and pink lockbox purses, while the men sported gray duffle bags.
Abloh, the American-born son of Ghanaian immigrants, died Sunday at age 41 following a private battle with cancer.
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH.PA) decided to move ahead with a catwalk show that had been in the works, transforming it into a tribute to Abloh.
