A little over a week ago, it was announced that Virgil Abloh, the founder of iconic streetwear brand Off-White and newly appointed artistic director of Louis Vuitton, had passed away at young age of 41 years old.
Abloh’s influence on the streetwear industry cannot be overstated. He was one of the earliest champions of sneakers as a fashion statement, creating his own unique touch to the designs of his shoes. In addition to streetwear, Abloh also branched out into luxury fashion with his label Off-White, a brand that not only influenced the way streetwear as a market has shaped but fashion as a whole.
In memory of his legacy and the amazing releases he designed, we look back at the most popular Off-White streetwear apparel that people have bought.
OFF-WHITE INDUSTRIAL BELT (SS19) YELLOWBLACK
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Say goodbye to the boring blacks and browns of belts, and say hello to this popular Off-White piece. The Off-White Industrial Belt of the SS19 collection comes in a yellow and black color blocking. Double red stitching runs through the length of the belt in the middle. The major coloring on the belt is yellow in color, while the buckle, the ends, and the text on it appear in black. When it comes to branding, Off-White appears in black at periodic intervals in large bold and italic letters. Other text that appears on the belt in black says “TM WILL 5,400 lbs” and “Weight Securing System” in between the Off-White logos. The bright and contrasting color blocking on the belt makes it flashy and a total head turner. The color and design of the belt make for a perfect casual look that makes it a good accessory for most outfits.
OFF-WHITE SPRAYED CARAVAGGIO SS OVER TEE BLACKWHITE
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Caravaggio was a famous Italian painter in the late 1500s and early 1600s, known for his depiction of the physical and emotional human state and his work with lighting. The Off-White Sprayed Caravaggio SS Over Tee Blackwhite is an all black tee shirt with short sleeves and round neck. The cotton construction of the tee shirt makes it extremely comfortable to wear in all types of weather. When it comes to the design, a large part of the front of the tee shirt is covered by a Caravaggio painting, giving it an excellent balance of modern and retro. The greys and reds used in the painting offer a nice contrast to the black color of the tee shirt. Branding appears on the stitched white label that appears on the inside of the tee shirt behind the neck. For people who like simple graphic tees, this streetwear piece is an excellent pick.
OFF-WHITE SUMMER GRAPHIC PRINT HOODIE BLACKMULTICOLOR
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This hoodie from Off-White comes in a black design with large graphic prints for streetwear enthusiasts who prefer this kind of style. The streetwear piece features an all black color blocking with a black hood, black drawstrings, and a black kangaroo pocket on the stomach that blends seamlessly into its surroundings. A large “99” sits in white on the right side of the chest, while the left side of the chest features a grey and yellow portrait graphic print with the text 1863 on it. The back of the hoodie features a larger, full sized print in the form of a square monochrome painting with yellow text appearing on the top and bottom of it. The hoodie embodies the streetwear vibe by putting together solid colors, a trendy style, and vintage designs to give you a good looking piece of clothing for your wardrobe.
OFF-WHITE X AIR JORDAN HOODIE WHITE
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Coming together in a collaboration for a hoodie this time, this streetwear piece from Off-White and Air Jordan comes in a white and cream color blocking. The front of the hoodie features a white color blocking with a vest like design coming in cream. The sides of the sleeves also match this cream color. The hood and drawstrings on the hoodie come in white, giving it a nice continuity. Branding on the front of the hoodie appears in the form of a red Jumpman logo in the center of the chest. Towards the back of the hoodie, most of the upper back and the back of the sleeves are covered with the cream color, while the rest of it comes in white. A large red graphic print of the four arrows of Off-White are superimposed with the Air Jordan logo, also carrying the text Off-White instead of Air Jordan above the basketball on the logo.
OFF-WHITE X AIR JORDAN T-SHIRT BLACK
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Off-White and Air Jordan do not just collaborate to make sneakers but also have t-shirts and other apparel that you could get for a great look. This t-shirt comes to you as a collaboration between the two giants and comes in a half sleeved, cotton construction. The t-shirt is completely black and comes with a rounded collar. On the front, you see a Jumpman logo surrounded by a circle in white. The circle carries the words Off-White and Air Jordan as branding. More graphic prints appear on the back of the t-shirt, with large white letters spelling Jordan, smaller white letters spelling off, and a large green Jumpman logo superimposed in the middle. Towards the upper side of the back, the silhouette of a face and two hands appear with the words Off and White on either side. For streetwear enthusiasts who like the athletic appeal of these collaborations, this t-shirt is a great pick.
OFF-WHITE X NIKE SPRAY DOT T-SHIRT ‘WHITE’
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Off-White is known for their innovative yet simple designs, and this collaboration with Nike is the definition of simplicity being brilliance. The tee shirt comes in white color with short sleeves hanging down the sides, giving it the typical streetwear vibe. Nike’s contribution to the design comes in a slightly skewed Nike Swoosh near the left chest of the tee-shirt, coming in black. The ‘Spray Dot’ in the name pretty much sums up the remaining design on the tee-shirt, as large black dots adorn the front. These black spots have blurred outlines as if they are put on with a spray paint can, giving the tee-shirt its name. A round collar and high-quality materials used in the construction make this tee shirt a comfortable and fashionable streetwear item.