Off-White™ / Fall 2021 / Paris, France
Editor's Notes
After a 16-month absence, Off-White™ is back in the physical arena. The pandemic has been an enlightening time for Virgil Abloh (“I think in the last year I’ve aged the fastest that I ever could have”), who has shifted the brand to a coed, see-now-buy-now model, and introduced the experimental presentation platform, Imaginary TV. Last night, there were all the usual hallmarks of an Off-White™ show: celebrity friends and models on the runway (Bella Hadid, Honey Dijon, Alton Mason), a live performance (courtesy of M.I.A, who performed a medley of hits), and of course, clothes that inspire much online discourse.
As has been the case recently, the garb orbited a more mature, luxurious territory, and there were plenty of good coats and suiting. Intriguing accessory highlights include a bag that had been embedded with a nail — a nod to Braun's design legend Dieter Rams — and interesting headwear that we think may have been made in tandem with Masakatsu Shimoda, who has previously worked with COMME des GARÇONS.
Virgil Abloh, speaking to VogueI was writing in my journal that Off-White™ should be adult. What does it mean to be a young brand in its seventh, eighth year? I’ve already said that it’s a youth brand adjacent to streetwear—and I get frustrated if I don’t feel an evolution, and the message becomes monotonous. I feel the world’s changed.
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Squishy looking briefcase
Looks a bit like an orthopedic neck pillow I bought a while back. Probably even comfier.
Dyed cable knit sweater
Like lying on the grass and watching the clouds go by on a summer's day, or that Louis Vuitton show from a few seasons back.
Massive shirt and pants
Highly flammable. Not to be worn in the kitchen.
