• Virgil Abloh Talks Fashion With Chicago Magazine
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Kanye West’s assistant art director and fashion advisor Virgil Abloh was recently interviewed by Chicago Magazine to discuss his role in ‘Ye’s camp and reveal his fashion inspirations for the upcoming fall season. Providing direction on everything from the stage design on Kanye’s live performances to the aesthetic of sneaker collaborations and art direction of albums, Abloh is a critical member of Kanye’s creative team. Read the interview on Chicagomag.com and watch below as Abloh picks out some fall pieces from RSVP Gallery and Apartment Number 9.

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August 31st, 2011


• Is Virgil Abloh Hinting at the Air Yeezy 2?
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Kanye West’s assistant art director Virgil Abloh recently fired off two cryptic tweets that could possibly be hinting at an upcoming release of the Air Yeezy 2. Known for his obscure Tumblr photos that usually give clues to Kanye’s whereabouts and clothing, Virgil tweeted, “The contents of this FEDex package I just opened just blew my mind,” which was immediately followed by, “Yours soon enough.” With Air Yeezy 2 rumors running rampant, including one that the Nike shoes will be released before the end of the month, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for additional updates. In the meantime, cast your vote about Virgil’s tweet in the poll below. Is Virgil hinting at the Air Yeezy 2?


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June 17th, 2011


• Pastelle Button-Up Shirt
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Not only did the world see previews of the collaboration shoes Kanye West did with Louis Vuitton at Paris Fashion Week, but if Tastemakers and Kanye fans looked more closely at the photographs from the trip, one would find a slight preview of Pastelle (Past Tell), Kanye’s clothing line. A button-up shirt with a collegiate-style letter P can be spotted on Virgil Abloh, left, at the Lanvin fashion show.

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February 1st, 2009