Fashion company Louis Vuitton made history Monday when it announced that Virgil Abloh will be the new artistic director of its menswear collection. Michael Burke, Louis Vuitton?s Chairman & CEO, announced today: “Having followed with great interest Virgil’s ascent since he worked with me at Fendi in 2006, I am thrilled to see how his […]The post 5 Facts About Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton’s New Men’s Wear Designer appeared first on Pursuitist.

Fashion company Louis Vuitton made history Monday when it announced that Virgil Abloh will be the new artistic director of its menswear collection.Michael Burke, Louis Vuitton?s Chairman & CEO, announced today: “Having followed with great interest Virgil’s ascent since he worked with me at Fendi in 2006, I am thrilled to see how his innate creativity and disruptive approach have made him so relevant, not just in the world of fashion but in popular culture today. His sensibility towards luxury and savoir-faire will be instrumental in taking Louis Vuitton?s menswear into the future.”?It is an honor for me to accept this position,? Abloh, 35, told Vogue in a statement. ?I find the heritage and creative integrity of the house are key inspirations and will look to reference them both while drawing parallels to modern times.??Louis Vuitton is delighted to welcome Virgil Abloh as its new Men?s Artistic Director,? the luxury brand tweeted today, marking the first time an African-American ...