Peers of Virgil Abloh Pay Tribute to the Designer

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Over the weekend, a statement posted to Louis Vuitton Men’s creative director and Off-White™ CEO Virgil Abloh‘s Instagram revealed that the 41-year-old multi-hyphenate has died after more than two years battling cancer.

Many of his peers have taken to social media to express their condolences and shared their fondest memories with the artist. Abloh joined Louis Vuitton in the summer of 2018 and was diagnosed with “a rare aggressive form of cancer, cardiac angiosarcoma” in 2019. His impact within the fashion industry has been undeniable, spanning across multiple genres including fashion, art, music and culture. Virgil Abloh is remembered by so many across the industry and an outpour of tributes have taken over social media in light of his death.

Take a look below at what his peers have to say about Virgil Abloh. He is survived by his wife, two children, a sister, his parents and an everlasting community of friends, colleagues and fans who have been positively impacted by the legendary designer.

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this one hurts so bad, RIP Virgil 🕯
— KAYTRA (@KAYTRANADA) November 28, 2021

Thank you Virgil. 🙏🏾🕊🕊. pic.twitter.com/PR107YGrgS
— OMARION (@Omarion) November 28, 2021

rest in peace to Virgil man, truly a very kind human being. this is terrible
— Aminé (@heyamine) November 28, 2021

RIP VIRGIL ABLOH 🕊
No one will forget the impact you had. God bless you my friend.
— Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) November 28, 2021

I wish we lived in a world where we could celebrate the living instead of celebrating them when they leave. Rest In Peace to my brother Virgil ! You were loved.
— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) November 28, 2021