Is Kanye West Taking Over For Virgil Abloh At Louis Vuitton?

Louis Vuitton menswear designer, Virgil Abloh, passed away on November 28th.

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He was the creative director of LV from 2018 until his passing and CEO of Off-White.

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He died after a secret years-long battle with cancer.

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Abloh was 41-yeasr-old at the time of his death.

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His dear friend and colleague, Kanye West, paid tribute to Abloh during his Sunday Service.

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While it hasn’t been confirmed, there is the possibility that West could step in for Abloh at either Off-White or Louis Vuitton.

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The two worked closely together on fashion and music.

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Abloh served as the creative director for West’s recent album, “Donda.”

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The pair formed a close bond when they interned for Fendi together in Italy.

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