About The Archive
The Virgil Abloh Archive™ is a collection of over 20,000 objects from Virgil's creative practice, spanning fashion, design, music, art, advertising, including original works, prototypes, sketches, digital media, and ephemera, alongside materials from his collection and library.
Founded to preserve and share Virgil Abloh's cultural contributions, the archive serves as a resource for understanding his multidisciplinary approach and the connections between contemporary art, fashion, and design.
Mission
To preserve, protect, and provide access to Virgil Abloh's work and ideas for future generations of creators, designers, and cultural innovators.
Timeline
Archive Foundation
The Virgil Abloh Archive™ is established to preserve and share Virgil's extensive body of work and cultural contributions.
Collection Development
Cataloging and digitization of over 20,000 objects begins, including original designs, prototypes, sketches, and ephemera.
The Codes Exhibition
First major European exhibition at Grand Palais, Paris, exploring nearly 20 years of Virgil's multidisciplinary practice.
Collection Categories
Fashion
Original garments, prototypes, and runway samples from Off-White™ and Louis Vuitton
Design
Furniture, product design, and architectural models
Sketches
Original concept sketches and design development work
Digital Media
Digital artwork, 3D models, and creative software projects
Ephemera
Event materials, lookbooks, promotional content, and documentation
Library
Personal collection of books, magazines, and reference materials
Contact & Inquiries
For research access, exhibition inquiries, or general questions about the archive, please reach out to our team.