Virgil Abloh

Monster High and Off-White™ Join Forces on Legendary Off-White™ c/o Monster High Collaboration

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Monday, October 9, 2023

In this unique collaboration, Off-White™’s fearless disruption of fashion norms converges with Monster High brand’s celebration of individuality and the acceptance of differences.

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  • In this unique collaboration, Off-White™’s fearless disruption of fashion norms converges with Monster High brand’s celebration of individuality and the acceptance of differences.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231009434029/en/
    Monster High and Off-White™ Join Forces on Legendary Off-White™ c/o Monster High Collaboration (Photo: Business Wire)
    “The genesis of this collaboration was a meeting in late 2020, where the fusion of Virgil Abloh’s creative vision and Monster High’s distinctive character sparked a groundbreaking partnership,” said Kim Culmone, Senior Vice President and Head of Doll Design, Mattel.
  • Abloh was intrigued by the unique appeal of Monster High, characterized by its fresh take on street-inspired style and strong embrace of individuality.
  • Abloh aimed to reimagine Off-White™'s iconic looks with the unique Monster High design language, adding creative depth to the partnership.

“Functional Art” by Braun and Virgil Abloh - Co-Created for the Brand’s 100 Years in 2021 - Features in the First Museum Exhibition Devoted to Abloh’s Work

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

This press release features multimedia.

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  • This press release features multimedia.
  • It is the first time that the public will see the functional art during the exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum.
  • We are delighted to be supporting sponsors of the Brooklyn Museums Figures of Speech exhibition, and to share the functional art piece with all for the first time.
  • Please visit www.braun.com for the latest news and in-depth information about the Braun brand.

Neiman Marcus Group CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck Honored with the Late Virgil Abloh at the Fashion Scholarship Fund FSF Live Event Supporting the Next Generation of Industry Leaders

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

NEW YORK, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neiman Marcus Group ("NMG" or the "Company") is proud to announce its CEO, Geoffroy van Raemdonck, was honored alongside the late fashion industry luminary Virgil Abloh at the Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) 85th Annual Awards Celebration: FSF LIVE for his support of The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation's partnership with the FSF, dedicated to promoting diversity in the fashion industry by mentoring and preparing the next generation of industry talent. As a long-standing partner of the FSF, NMG donated over $550,000 to the organization with funds raised through the generosity of corporate giving, brand partners, technology and marketing partners, and customers. Additionally, NMG hosted this year's FSF Scholars for programming at the Bergdorf Goodman flagship in New York City.

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  • Late designer, fashion industry leader, and global trailblazer, Virgil Abloh, was honored alongside van Raemdonck for his impact on fostering equity and inclusion across the fashion industry, including through the establishment of his "Post-Modern" Scholarship Fund benefiting Black students.
  • I hope to share these values with the next generation of fashion industry leaders," says CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck.
  • As part of the celebrations, NMG and the FSF hosted the FSF Scholars at the Bergdorf Goodman flagship ahead of the FSF LIVE event on April 11.
  • The panel was moderated by Lana Todorovich, President and Chief Merchandising Officer, Neiman Marcus, and Board Member, Fashion Scholarship Fund, and Peter Arnold, Executive Director, Fashion Scholarship Fund.

Neiman Marcus Group Celebrates Black History Month by Amplifying Black Voices Through Fashion Scholarship Fund Partnership

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

DALLAS, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate Black History Month, Neiman Marcus Group ("NMG" or the "Company") will partner with the Fashion Scholarship Fund to support the Virgil Abloh "Post-Modern" Scholarship Fund, created in 2020 by Virgil Abloh and the Fashion Scholarship Fund to identify & uplift Black students of academic promise.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate Black History Month, Neiman Marcus Group ("NMG" or the "Company") will partner with the Fashion Scholarship Fund to support the Virgil Abloh "Post-Modern" Scholarship Fund, created in 2020 by Virgil Abloh and the Fashion Scholarship Fund to identify & uplift Black students of academic promise.
  • The panel will feature Lana Todorovich, Chief Merchandising Officer, Neiman Marcus; Andrea Grilli, CEO, Off-White, Peter Arnold, Executive Director, Fashion Scholarship Fund; and Mecca Hodge, Assistant Buyer, Neiman Marcus and recipient of the 2021 Virgil Abloh "Post-Modern" Scholarship.
  • The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation has provided philanthropic support for the Fashion Scholarship Fund for several years.
  • Proceeds raised will be contributed directly to the Virgil Abloh "Post-Modern" Scholarship, as well as help establish a new co-branded scholarship between Neiman Marcus Group and the Fashion Scholarship Fund to support diverse youth studying sustainable and ethical fashion.

FashWire Continues to Give Back to the Fashion Community by Supporting the Virgil Abloh™ “Post-Modern” Scholarship Fund

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Monday, January 3, 2022

The Virgil Abloh Post-Modern Scholarship Fund was created in 2020 by Virgil Abloh in partnership with the Fashion Scholarship Fund with a mission to foster equity and inclusion within the fashion industry by providing scholarships to students of academic promise of Black, African-American, or African descent.

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  • The Virgil Abloh Post-Modern Scholarship Fund was created in 2020 by Virgil Abloh in partnership with the Fashion Scholarship Fund with a mission to foster equity and inclusion within the fashion industry by providing scholarships to students of academic promise of Black, African-American, or African descent.
  • We had the privilege of being his partner in establishing the Virgil Abloh Post-Modern Scholarship Fund , helping identify promising undergraduates of Black, African-American, or African descent and supporting their aspirations to make a mark on the fashion industry, stated Fashion Scholarship Fund Executive Director Peter Arnold.
  • The Fashion Scholarship Fund will continue to carry out his legacy by supporting and nurturing young talent.
  • In 2020, Virgil Abloh and the Fashion Scholarship Fund established the Virgil Abloh Post-Modern Scholarship Fund, raising $1 Million Dollars to support the next generation of Black fashion industry leaders.

GlossWire is Honored to Pay Tribute to the Legacy of Virgil Abloh by Supporting the Virgil Abloh™ "Post-Modern" Scholarship Fund

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211210005512/en/
    The world suffered a great loss with the passing of Virgil Abloh on November 28, 2021.
  • As GlossWire continues its commitment to donating $1USD a download to important philanthropic causes, it was an immediate commitment that we would honor his extraordinary legacy by partnering with the Fashion Scholarship Fund to support the Virgil Abloh Post-Modern Scholarship Fund.
  • The Virgil Abloh Post-Modern Scholarship Fund, and the generation of future Scholars the Fashion Scholarship Fund will support, are our opportunity to carry out the personal legacy Virgil designed and built with focus and determination.
  • In 2020, Virgil Abloh and the Fashion Scholarship Fund established the Virgil Abloh Post-Modern Scholarship Fund, raising $1 Million Dollars to support the next generation of Black fashion industry leaders.

Braun Marks 100 Years of ‘Good Design’ With Virgil Abloh

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

A remix track by Virgil Abloh is also available on Ablohs Soundcloud to bring the Braun ethos of good design to life: its timeless and meant to be appreciated and enjoyed over time.

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  • A remix track by Virgil Abloh is also available on Ablohs Soundcloud to bring the Braun ethos of good design to life: its timeless and meant to be appreciated and enjoyed over time.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210316005718/en/
    Virgil Abloh x Braun "functional art" (2021) (Photo: Business Wire)
    The collaboration with Virgil Abloh sees the designer delve into the Braun archives to update and co-curate the 1965 Wandanlage hi fi audio wall unit with Brauns design team into a functional art piece.
  • Virgil Abloh said: I have always had a deep appreciation for Braun design.
  • To me, this track exemplifies the Braun ethos of good design its timeless and meant to be appreciated and enjoyed over time.

Vitra and Virgil Abloh drop limited edition "Virgil Abloh c/o Vitra: US Edition" collection on Basic.Space

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

Additional, Abloh and Vitra CEO Nora Fehlbaum will have a conversation about the collection that will air on Abloh's IGTV channel.

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  • Additional, Abloh and Vitra CEO Nora Fehlbaum will have a conversation about the collection that will air on Abloh's IGTV channel.
  • This collaboration invites the new generation into the conversation my work is meant to open doors for them," says Virgil Abloh.
  • "We're excited to partner with Virgil Abloh and Vitra on this thought-provoking collection, one that embodies inclusivity and design, while inviting a new audience to experience something unique.
  • Virgil Abloh is fascinated by the industrial clarity of this concept and integrates the smaller Petite Potence in his installation.

Virgil Abloh Joins Fashion Scholarship Fund Governing Board

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Monday, October 5, 2020

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) announced today that designer Virgil Abloh will be joining its Board of Governors.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) announced today that designer Virgil Abloh will be joining its Board of Governors.
  • In this role, Abloh will join fellow Board members in providing scholarships and internship, mentoring, and professional development opportunities for the organization's scholars who are just starting out in the fashion industry.
  • In July 2020, Abloh announced that with the support of his partners evian, Farfetch, Louis Vuitton, New Guards Group, and Off-White, that he had raised $1 million to support scholarships and greater opportunities for Black students through the Virgil Abloh "Post-Modern" Scholarship Fund, to be managed in partnership with the Fashion Scholarship Fund .
  • Founded in 1937, the Fashion Scholarship Fund supports the careers of the country's most promising fashion students from all backgrounds.

Off-White™️ Launches "I Support Young Black Businesses," an Initiative to Support the Black Community through Quarterly Fundraising

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Friday, July 31, 2020

MILAN, July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Off-White is proud to announce its ongoing commitment to the Black community with the launch of "I Support Young Black Businesses" project, a quarterly fundraising program in support of organizations chosen by Virgil Abloh and his team to support the Black community.

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  • MILAN, July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Off-White is proud to announce its ongoing commitment to the Black community with the launch of "I Support Young Black Businesses" project, a quarterly fundraising program in support of organizations chosen by Virgil Abloh and his team to support the Black community.
  • Initially designed in 2019 and debuted in 2020 Off-White will release items for sale with 100% of proceeds going to the organization selected each quarter.
  • Off-White is launching the first round of quarterly fundraising with the sale of Off-White's Fall/Winter 2020 "I Support Young Black Businesses" t-shirt and hoodies, which first appeared at Off-White runway show in January 2020, worn by tap dancer Cartier Williams who gave an opening performance.
  • This announcement is a reflection of Virgil Abloh's broad-based advocacy for and support of Black talent.