How Kanye West's Former Creative Director Created an Empire of His Own

When Bella Hadid and Justin Beiber wore the same pair of slouchy, plaid shorts [1] plastered with the recognizable Umbro logo, the internet wouldn't stop buzzing. But we were more focused on the designer behind these shorts, Virgil Abloh. If you were Kanye West [2]'s right-hand man for years, you better believe you'd have the style to match. Virgil Abloh first made his mark as Creative Director for Yeezy before starting his streetwear line Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh in 2013. His mission? To make streetwear clothing high fashion.

The designer has gained a cult-like status with his laid-back aesthetic that includes camouflage jackets, his trademark diagonal stripe design, and embroidered hoodies to name a few. He once described his customers to GQ [3] as, "the girl who wears Céline, the guy who wears Supreme, but they're together, they share a closet."

Longtime friend and supporter Bella Hadid rocked an amazing Barbie pink blazer dress at this year's CFDA awards [4], but his list of fans doesn't stop there. From Camila Cabello's white belt-neck dress to Hailey Baldwin's off-duty white blouse, have a look at some of Virgil's best creations and shop some of our favorite pieces ahead.