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Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech by Virgil Abloh (2022, Hardcover)

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The essential volume on the great fashion designer, entrepreneur and Louis Vuitton artistic director, back in print This authoritative Virgil Abloh compendium, created by the designer himself, accompanies his acclaimed landmark 2019-23 touring exhibition and offers in-depth analysis of his career and his inspirations. More than a catalog, Figures of Speech is a 500-page user's manual to Abloh's genre-bending work in art, fashion and design. The first section features essays and an interview that examine Abloh's oeuvre through the lenses of contemporary art history, architecture, streetwear, high fashion and race, to provide insight into a prolific and impactful career that cuts across mediums, connecting visual artists, musicians, graphic designers, fashion designers, major brands and architects. The book also contains a massive archive of images culled from Abloh's personal files on major projects, revealing behind-the-scenes snapshots, prototypes, inspirations and more--accompanied by intimate commentary from the artist. Finally, a gorgeous full-color plate section offers a detailed view of Abloh's work across disciplines. Virgil Abloh (1980-2021) was a fashion designer and entrepreneur, and the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's men's wear collection from 2018 to 2021. He was also CEO of the Milan-based label Off-White, a fashion house he founded in 2013. Born in Rockford, Illinois, to Ghanaian parents, he entered the world of fashion with an internship at Fendi in 2009 alongside rapper Kanye West. The two began an artistic collaboration that would launch Abloh's career with the founding of Off-White. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2018.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
D.A.P./Distributed Art Publishers
ISBN-10
1636810748
ISBN-13
9781636810744
eBay Product ID (ePID)
16057276695

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Book Title
Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech
Number of Pages
496 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2022
Topic
History & Criticism, Fashion & Accessories, General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Art
Author
Virgil Abloh
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
2 in
Item Weight
80.2 Oz
Item Length
12.2 in
Item Width
9.5 in

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Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Figures of Speech is packed with 1,932 images and a number of essays which discuss race, contemporary art history, streetwear and more. Altogether, [it] spans 496 pages and features a fittingly minimalist hardback cover., A celebration of the work of a prolific creator who succeeded not just by bringing his own visions to life but by sharing the blueprint for others to do the same for themselves., ...The object that is really worth coveting is the book. More than a simple catalog it's a 500 page User's Manual to his career.
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
746.92092
Lc Classification Number
Nk1412.A24a4 2022
Text by
Cronberg, Anja Aronowsky, Bantal, Samir

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Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech by Virgil Abloh (2022, Hardcover)

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