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Using Virgil Abloh's Words as a “Tool” to the Fullest (Sogo Hiraiwa)

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Designer Virgil Abloh, who passed away suddenly at the age of 41 in 2021, was the founder and creative director of his own brand, "Off-White," and held the position of Men's Artistic Designer at "Louis Vuitton," making him one of the most noteworthy figures in the contemporary fashion industry.
Representing a collaboration between street fashion and luxury, he broke new ground with various collaborations, creating works across a wide range of fields as a designer, creative director, architect, DJ, and more.
In addition to his works, his lifestyle and thoughts, which caused a sensation as an overwhelmingly minority "black designer" in the fashion industry, continue to influence many people.
A collection of such Virgil's key dialogues, "Dialogues" (Adachi Press) was published on July 15. The book records Virgil's creative philosophy and vision in chronological order, allowing readers to trace the evolution of his thought.
Moreover, the translator of the book, Sogo Hiraiwa, says that the words spoken there are filled with messages that can inspire and motivate people outside the fashion industry.

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