Written by Sean Ho
Virgil Abloh is one individual who does things a bit differently, as exemplified by his latest SS19 Ready-To-Wear collection. Contrast becomes a key highlight, as the womenswear and menswear do not follow the same thematic, rather immerses itself in different subcultures.
Dubbed ‘Jim Stark,’ the menswear line gives focus towards bold graphics, t-shirts, and strong attire with scripted embroidered and studded jeans in collaboration with En Bravado. In many ways, its a homage to skate culture, emphasising details of industrial chains and charms paired with cropped utility jeans.
Always one does things differently, after the recent Off White’s fashion show, Virgil Abloh has presented his womenswear and menswear SS19 collection with it being titled track & field and as for the mens collection goes it rather contrasts with the women line. The mens collection is titled ‘ Jim Stark’ giving focus towards bold graphics, t-shirts and strong attire with scripted embroiled and studded jeans. As far as the t-shirts go, New York based graffiti artist, Donald “Dondi” White’s best known works is being featured across most of the apparel in the collection. In addition to the design, Bart Simpson also makes an appearance as a print in some garments.
The womenswear however, has more visual and physical impact. “Sport, like fashion, shares a common language that seeks to unite cultures, break down barriers and celebrate the power of the human spirit,” says Abloh. “This season, I was inspired by the voice of the athlete and the power of sport to impact positive and transformative change globally.”
In other words, Abloh is clashing two things together that doesn’t relate at all for the women’s line. The focus now, is the impact of femininity against athletic apparel, as textures and silhouettes come together to create something called “sports couture,” rather than “athleisure.”
Being the creative genius Abloh is, he decides to clash two things together that does not relate at all for the women line. He focuses on femininity against athletic apparel. The textures and silhouettes in the collection focuses around this concept, Abloh’s goal was to make this collection “sports couture” instead of “athleisure”. For example like, taking an athletic sneaker and revamping it into a feminine high heel.
The collection is now ready for purchase at Off-White Malaysia, go check them out!
