Louis Vuitton To Celebrate Virgil Abloh’s Life With His Final Collection Show In Miami

Designer Virgil Abloh sadly passed away after privately battling Cancer, Louis Vuitton has revealed that they will be holding a show in Miami to showcase Abloh’s final collection. The fashion house took to Instagram to announce that it will show Abloh’s menswear’s final collection in Miami on Nov. 30 at 5:30 p.m. ET. to “pay tribute to the life and legacy of a creative genius.”

Michael Burke, Louis Vuitton’s Chairman, and CEO said that Virgil’s final wishes were for the show to continue.

“It is with profound sorrow that I learned of the passing of Virgil Abloh. Virgil was not only a friend, great collaborator, creative genius, visionary and disruptor, but also one of the best cultural communicators of our times. He paved the way for future generations. As a devoted supporter of his community through his charities and passions, he was an eternal optimist who believed anything was possible,” Burke said.

“In this same spirit, we at Louis Vuitton will proudly continue to celebrate his legacy with a final show in Miami, per his wishes. I am honored to have called him my friend. My deepest thoughts are with his wife, children, parents, family and the entire community that was touched by his greatness.”

Rest In paradise Virgil.