The American designer, Virgil Apollo, died Sunday at the age of 41, the creator of the French "Louis Vuitton" collections, and the star of luxury street fashion, after a struggle with cancer, according to what the "LVMH" group to which the company belongs announced. Vuitton.
Apollo, who loves hip-hop music, was able in 2018 to grab one of the most desirable positions in the fashion and luxury sector, within the LVMH group, the world leader in this field, and he is considered the first big black designer known on the fashion scene, and he is committed to working On highlighting African American cultures.
A post on the group's account via Twitter said, "LVMH, Louis Vuitton, and Off White announce with great sadness the departure of Virgil Ablow, who passed away on Sunday, November 28, after a years-long struggle with cancer."
It is reported that Apollo is the son of immigrants from Ghana, is married and has two sons, Louie and Gray Apollo.
His cancer was not declared, and he has been fighting it for two years.
The family of the late stated that he "chosen to endure his battle in private since he was diagnosed in 2019 with cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare malignant tumor located in the heart," noting that he had received "a number of difficult treatments."
The family noted that Virgil Apollo was an artist of "infinite curiosity" and devised "ways of greater equality in art and design".
LVMH president Bernard Arnault said Apollo was "a genius designer, with a vision and a beautiful soul".
Dior and Fendi designer Kim Jones (and his predecessor at Vuitton) described him as "one of the nicest people you could ever meet".
Gucci (Kering Collection) commented, "We will miss him very much, although his vision will continue through the paths he has followed throughout his career."
Tiffany's Vice President Alexander Arnault said Virgil Apollo was "the essence of modern creativity".
He was mourned by American rapper and designer Kanye West, and Canadian rapper Drake.
It is reported that Virgil Apollo was born on September 30, 1980 in the American city of Rockford, Illinois. A hip-hop fan began his activities as a DJ in high school, then earned a degree in civil engineering from the University of Wisconsin, and architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology.
In the early 2000s, he became an artistic advisor to Kanye West, advising rappers, especially on his album covers and concert scenography.
Apollo was considered the king of luxury street fashion, and within a few years had established himself as one of the most beloved designers. Apollo won several awards, including the prestigious British Fashion Award "Urban Lux" in 2017 and 2018.
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