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Fashion United
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion United
Grand Palais to host exhibition dedicated to the work of Virgil Abloh
Virgil Abloh: The Codes, the first major European exhibition dedicated to the work of Virgil Abloh (1980 - 2021), will be presented at the Grand Palais from September 30 (his birthday) to October 10, 2025. The exhibition will explore nearly two decades of Abloh's multidisciplinary output through 20,000 archive items. It brings together hundreds of objects, prototypes, sketches and images from Abloh's career, as well as pieces from his personal collections and library. The Codes also highlights Abloh's collaborations with several artists, designers and athletes. 'This exhibition is just the beginning of our work to share Virgil's legacy and principles with the creative community and the world,' Shannon Abloh, the late designer's wife and also chief executive officer of Virgil Abloh Securities, founder and chairwoman of the board of the Virgil Abloh Foundation, and president of Virgil Abloh Archive, said in a statement. Abloh continued: 'Sharing his personal collection, unfinished projects and magnum opuses with the public is a monumental way to celebrate Virgil's legacy and his commitment to making information accessible and collaborative. Through the Archive, Virgil will remain a source of inspiration and a beacon of creative knowledge.' Curated by Chloé Sultan and Mahfuz Sultan, the exhibition is an expanded edition of the 2022 exhibition Virgil Abloh: The Codes. It traces how his signature design principles – his 'codes' – are found in his work across garments, footwear, architecture, music, advertising and more, unifying a practice that spans multiple disciplines. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
Fashion Network
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Virgil Abloh Archive and Nike to launch Paris exhibition
The Virgil Abloh Archive, in collaboration with Nike, announced on Thursday the launch of its first major European exhibition dedicated to the work of the late Virgil Abloh. Dubbed 'Virgil Abloh: The Codes', the exhibit opens on what would have been Abloh's 45th birthday, on September 30, and runs through October 10 at the Grand Palais in Paris. Drawing from the designer's vast 20,000-object archive, The Codes will present hundreds of pieces, including prototypes, garments, footwear, sketches, photographs, and personal items. Curated by Chloe Sultan and Mahfuz Sultan, the show builds on the 2022 Virgil Abloh: The Codes exhibition and expands it through his work in apparel, footwear, architecture, music, advertising, and more. The exhibition also explores Abloh's collaborations with several artists, designers, and athletes. 'This exhibit is just the beginning of our work to share Virgil's legacy and principles with the creative community and the broader world,' said Shannon Abloh, chief executive officer and managing director of Virgil Abloh Securities, founder and board president of the Virgil Abloh Foundation, president and chair of Virgil Abloh Archive. 'Sharing his personal collection, unfinished projects, and magnum opuses with the public is how we celebrate Virgil's legacy and his commitment to making information accessible and collaborative. Through the Archive, Virgil will live on as a source of inspiration and beacon of creative knowledge.' In addition to the exhibition, a series of publications and public programs will be held throughout the run, including workshops, performances, screenings, and live dialogues with voices from Abloh's global creative community. 'It's an honor to stage two decades of Virgil's work in Paris. This exhibition at Grand Palais is a homecoming of sorts, a love letter to the city that inspired him most and shaped so much of his practice. Virgil Abloh Archive carries forward V's spirit of generosity by sharing his work, his methods, his 'codes' with anyone who wants to learn from and build on his ideas. This exhibition represents the first chapter,' added Mahfuz Sultan, director of Virgil Abloh Archive.
Fashion Network
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Virgil Abloh Archive and Nike to launch Paris exhibition
The Virgil Abloh Archive, in collaboration with Nike, announced on Thursday the launch of its first major European exhibition dedicated to the work of the late Virgil Abloh. Dubbed 'Virgil Abloh: The Codes', the exhibit opens on what would have been Abloh's 45th birthday, on September 30, and runs through October 10 at the Grand Palais in Paris. Drawing from the designer's vast 20,000-object archive, The Codes will present hundreds of pieces, including prototypes, garments, footwear, sketches, photographs, and personal items. Curated by Chloe Sultan and Mahfuz Sultan, the show builds on the 2022 Virgil Abloh: The Codes exhibition and expands it through his work in apparel, footwear, architecture, music, advertising, and more. The exhibition also explores Abloh's collaborations with several artists, designers, and athletes. 'This exhibit is just the beginning of our work to share Virgil's legacy and principles with the creative community and the broader world,' said Shannon Abloh, chief executive officer and managing director of Virgil Abloh Securities, founder and board president of the Virgil Abloh Foundation, president and chair of Virgil Abloh Archive. 'Sharing his personal collection, unfinished projects, and magnum opuses with the public is how we celebrate Virgil's legacy and his commitment to making information accessible and collaborative. Through the Archive, Virgil will live on as a source of inspiration and beacon of creative knowledge.' In addition to the exhibition, a series of publications and public programs will be held throughout the run, including workshops, performances, screenings, and live dialogues with voices from Abloh's global creative community. 'It's an honor to stage two decades of Virgil's work in Paris. This exhibition at Grand Palais is a homecoming of sorts, a love letter to the city that inspired him most and shaped so much of his practice. Virgil Abloh Archive carries forward V's spirit of generosity by sharing his work, his methods, his 'codes' with anyone who wants to learn from and build on his ideas. This exhibition represents the first chapter,' added Mahfuz Sultan, director of Virgil Abloh Archive.
Hypebeast
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Major Virgil Abloh Exhibition To Open During Paris Fashion Week
The Virgil Abloh Archive™ has joined forces withNiketo stage the first major European exhibition exclusively dedicated to highlightingVirgil Abloh'slife and work. TitledVirgil Abloh: The Codes, the showcase will celebrate almost two decades of the visionary's work through his 20,000-object archive, and it'll be on view at the Grand Palais from September 30 (Abloh's birthday) through October 10. Curated by Chloe Sultan and Mahufz Sultan, the exhibition will spotlight Abloh's prototypes, sketches, personal collections, and library, as well as the trailblazer's collaborations with artists, designers, and athletes. 'This exhibit is just the beginning of our work to shareVirgil's legacy and principles with the creative community and the broader world,' said Shannon Abloh, the president and chair of Virgil Abloh Archive™. 'Sharing his personal collection, unfinished projects, and magnum opuses with the public is a monumental way we celebrateVirgil's legacy and his commitment to making information accessible and collaborative. Through the Archive™️,Virgilwill live on as a source of inspiration and beacon of creative knowledge.' Mahfuz Sultan added, ' This exhibition at Grand Palais is a homecoming of sorts, a love letter to the city that inspired him most and shaped so much of his Archive™ carries forward V's spirit of generosity by sharing his work, his methods, his 'codes' with anyone who wants to learn from and build on his ideas. This exhibition represents the first chapter.' The showcase will also include a number of workshops, performances, dialogues, and screenings. Stay tuned for more details as the exhibition's opening approaches.
Hypebeast
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Drake Shares Timeless Tribute to Virgil Abloh With New Alex Moss NY Chain
Summary Drakecontinues to push the boundaries of bespoke jewelry, recently unveiling a dazzling new piece crafted by renowned New York jewelerAlex Moss. The iced-out creation, aBeauty and the Beastinspired pendulum clock chain of the character Cogsworth, is more than just a luxurious accessory; the chain is seemingly a tribute to the late fashion visionary and friend,Virgil Abloh. The intricately detailed chain features a fully three-dimensional, diamond-encrusted clock, unmistakably reminiscent of Cogsworth, the beloved majordomo-turned-clock from Disney'sBeauty and the Beast. This specific motif immediately drew comparisons to a notable piece from Abloh's own collection. In September 2021, Abloh himself revealed a diamond chain of Lumière, the candelabra character from the same film,crafted with jeweler Izzy Aronbayev. Abloh had described his Lumière piece as 'metaphorically speaking,' hinting at deeper meanings often woven into his designs. The connection between Drake's new clock chain and Abloh's Lumière piece suggests a thoughtful homage, extending beyond mere pop culture reference. Abloh frequently explored themes of time, luxury, and the recontextualization of everyday or iconic objects within his work at Off-White and Louis Vuitton Men's. For many, his Lumière chain underscored his ethos that 'time is the biggest luxury.' By commissioning Cogsworth, Drake appears to complete the iconic duo from the classic tale, simultaneously acknowledging Abloh's artistic legacy and his profound influence on contemporary luxury and streetwear. Alex Moss, who has consistently created audacious and highly personalized pieces for Drake (including his 'Previous Engagements' necklace and 'SSS4U' wallet chain), has once again delivered a piece that is as much a miniature sculpture as it is jewelry. While specific carat weights and diamond details are yet to be fully disclosed, the chain is undoubtedly a high-carat, meticulously crafted testament to both Drake's passion for unique adornment and a subtle, yet powerful, nod to a creative genius gone too soon.
