Virgil Abloh: Off-White, Luxury, and Open-Source Fashion
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The late Virgil Abloh’s legacy lives on. From luxury rap to high fashion, his influence changed an entire industry, and several other adjacent ones. In this episode of Trapital, I’m joined by friend of the pod Zack O'Malley Greenburg. We broke down Virgil’s early years that shaped his future, his relationship with Kanye West, brands like Pyrex Vision, Off-White, his 3% rule, his open-sourced approach to business, his highs, lows, and so much more. 00:00 How Virgil entered the fashion world 07:44 Virgil’s influence on hip-hop and ‘luxury rap’ 15:57 Open-source fashion 23:23 The Virgil-Kanye West relationship 27:20 Legacy and controversies Enjoy this podcast? Rate and review the podcast here! ratethispodcast.com/trapital Trapital is home for the business of music, media and culture. Learn more by reading Trapital’s free memo.
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