Virgil Abloh on Art, Fashion, and the Incompiuto Collection

Virgil Abloh, the most famous Black global star of the fashion system, discusses his multidisciplinary practice spanning streetwear, luxury, music, ecology, and art. He collaborated with Alterazioni Video on a fashion show, exhibition, and book themed around the Incompiuto (unfinished) architectural heritage. Abloh defines his generation as the new generation of children, calling for a new Renaissance led by young people if gatekeepers adopt a new attitude. He cites influences from Duchamp, Caravaggio, Mies van der Rohe, Rem Koolhaas, and Phoebe Philo. He sees internet as bridging generational gaps by providing access to knowledge. His concept of "unwire-rewire" is exemplified by his Incompiuto collection, which celebrates imperfection and humanity. He has worked with Off-White, Louis Vuitton, Nike, Supreme, Rimowa, Ikea, and Evian. He rejects fast fashion, focusing on luxury production. Environmental concerns are addressed through his work, notably his Pre-Fall 2017 collection "Global Warming." He champions diversity and believes travel dissolves boundaries of race, sexuality, and gender.