Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 389 Ghana Racism In Fashion The name “Virgil Abloh” is a name some may be just learning about and a name some may already know. Introduced into the industry by rapper and designer Kanye West, the Off-White designer’s name is becoming a common one with his successful year in the industry. Virgil Abloh’s recent achievements include appointment as the Louis Vuitton’s menswear creative director, dressing Serena Williams for the US Open, and momentous collaborations with Nike and Ikea. Diversity has been a big topic in the fashion industry and Virgil has made it known through his work that everything is meant to discuss race and promote diversity. But what about his actual Off-White staff? More Articles You Would Love #BIKINIBAE: See Why Nigerian Stunner Nneoma Anosike Is Definitely One Of The World’s Most Beautiful Swimwear Models Nigerian Students Presented Their Own Fashion Week!! Recently, fans of Virgil Abloh and his Off-White brand took to social media to express their disappointments with the lack of diversity amongst the staff at an Off-White staff party. Pictures from Virgil’s story include photos of the 136 employees that made up the staff enjoying themselves at the “Christmas in April” function. Fan comments included “not gonna lie I thought Virgil Abloh would have some black people working with him but I’m not surprised” and “Virgil Abloh has 136 members of staff and not one of them are black, that’s a bit odd to me”. Virgil himself released a statement in response to the recent criticisms on diversity amongst his Off-White staff. In a quote from his design representatives and himself, it states: “My design team is diverse as the world is big. The video shown was an Off-White ™ dinner at the headquarters in the city of Milan, Italy. This party was to celebrate the hard work of the local Italian team. Additionally, he and his team also explained: “When questioned about diversity, Virgil Abloh takes pride in being African and American. His design team is diverse, and his practice has been built on making the art and design industry an inclusive community. Fellow designers like Samuel Ross, Heron Preston, No Vacancy Inn – by Tremaine Emory and Acyde Odunlami, Everard Best, Photographer Fabien Montique, amongst many others have been given a platform via Off-White ™. These are just a few of the many global voices and people sitting at the table and helping evolve the brand. Off-White ™ is a black founded and owned business.” “He wishes to use this moment of being questioned to be a moment of reflection within the industry to showcase the talents behind their design entities and push to have a design community that represents the outside world.” Reported by Morgan Smith (@muvamorgs) / From FashionBombDaily.com Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail FashionGHANA Admin FashionGHANA.com is a Fashion PR Company, Events planning & management team as well as Africa's leading Fashion Media House. Get Intouch with us and let's see how we can help you grow. info@FashionGHANAcom More For You Ghanaian Highlife Star Akwaboah’s Is Off The Market, See His Engagement Photos Inside! Looking For Trendy Kufis and Durags; Search No Further Senegal’s Amaja Is Here #BIKINIBAE: Motherhood Never Looked So Haute; Check Out These Jaw-Dropping Swimwear Looks By... #OOTD: Miss Universe Cameroon’23 Princesse Issie Takes Moan Yesus Amazing ‘ASSIMBA’ Dress For... The 2024 Trending Take Over, The Rich History, The Prideful Culture Of Fulani... Mozambican Designer Mabenna Unveils Her Latest Masterpiece Look Book For The “Melanin” Collection #fGBrideAndGroom: Ghanaian Doctors Dr. Adwoa and Dr. Kobbie Tie The Knot In Stunning... AI Artist Dana K. Booker Explores The Gorgeous African Beauties Of Columbia In... Nigeria’s Lady Maker Launches The Stunning Look Book For Her Waste To Wonder... Cameroonian UFC champion Francis Ngannou’s 15 Month Old Son Dies Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.