‘An incredibly kind genius’: Kashiff Khan, MD FashionTV India pays tribute to Virgil Abloh

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In a rare statement, Kashiff Khan FashionTV head penned a tribute to the iconic fashion designer who died at the age of 41.

To the world, Virgil Abloh was known as a trailblazing fashion designer, entrepreneur and artistic director. As for his peers, colleagues and a wide range of celebrities from the realms of art, music and fashion, Abloh was renowned as a warm friend.

Just hours after the death of Virgil Abloh was announced, a multidisciplinary entrepreneur, thought leader and the managing director of FashionTV India, Kashiff Khan paid tribute to the iconic artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear and CEO of Off-White line.

In a rare statement released by FashionTV India, Kashiff Khan said, “I am heartbroken to hear that the fashion industry has lost an innovative mind, an incredibly kind and creative genius of our era. Virgil’s originality and one-of-a-kind ability to wreak havoc on the worlds of fashion and music distinguished him as an extraordinary and master craftsman. Every life he touched was left with a lasting sense of his warmth and energetic generosity; he made everyone feel seen and valued. I, and all the people and industries who have been fortunate enough to know the genuine supernova behind this man, will miss, appreciate, and honour him. Thank you for your artistry, Virgil!”

What stands common between the creative director of Louis Vuitton menswear and the managing director of FashionTV India is their primary goal: ‘Everything you do is for the 17-year-old version of yourself,’ believing deeply in the power of art to inspire future generations.”

A once in a generation creative mind and a change-maker in the fashion industry, Virgil’s creativity, infinite sense of curiosity, love for design and impeccable work ethic shaped a creative universe that challenged old misconceptions- about how fashion should establish a dialogue with other disciplines. Virgil Abloh’s energy will be his legacy because he was the main source of inspiration of a new generation of creators touched by his artistic and kaleidoscopic sensibility.

As a Black man in a French luxury house, he was well aware of his responsibilities. Rather than preaching about it, he led by example, unlocking the door for future generations. He made his mark with poise, style, and grace.

Abloh had been fighting cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare, aggressive form of the disease, according to an announcement on his official Instagram page.


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