Quotes from Virgil Abloh

I do fashion to tell a narrative.

Fashion is kinda a joke. I don't get too bogged down in the clothes. For me, it's one big art project, just a canvas to show that fashion should have a brand which has someone behind it who cares about different contexts. Social things.

The best New Year's resolution I ever made was probably to, like, pursue fashion in the spirit that I have now.

The most important message is to let me just focus on making the most beautiful normcore clothes, but as luxurious as possible.

The amount of random conversations that lead to culture-shifting ideas is insane.

Graphic tees are vibes. And I think they're the basis of a lot of wardrobes, but that makes it challenging to distill what you're brand means within a T-shirt.

I've always had this in some ways pessimistic and in some ways realistic idea that I'm the lowest rung on the ladder.

I'm fascinated by the idea that a human connection can be triggered through inanimate devices.

For me, just as a social recorder of 2016, there's a new girl that emerged that can shop in between Zara and designer and still maintain a sense of her personality and identity.

It is an honor for me to accept the position of men's artistic director for Louis Vuitton. I find the heritage and creative integrity of the house are key inspirations and will look to reference them both while drawing parallels to modern times.

DJing is my only peace of mind. When the phone is off, I play my favourite songs really loud for myself, and I'm not talking to anyone; I'm not managing anything. It's just, like, a time when I can listen to music.

When creativity melds together with global issues, I believe you can bring the world together.

Art is made in hindsight.

People, when they say 'streetwear,' they miss the central component, which is that it's real people; it's clothes that are worn on the street.

My graphic design skills are superior to a lot of other things I can do; I use it as a part of my tool kit.

Murakami's ability to deconstruct and his aesthetic and conceptual freedom have been totally inspiring for me.

I don't have to choose between high fashion or streetwear. My brand reminds me that it doesn't have to fit in a box. It can just be in a gray area.

The fashion consumer likes a high-low mix - I want to be a brand that represents that.

My dad is a Ghanaian immigrant, and he wanted a son who was an engineer.

What I love about tennis is the gracefulness. It's an aggressive and powerful game, but it takes touch and finesse.

I want to put culture on a track so that it becomes more inclusive, more open source.

I believe in the romantic interchange between intellectuals about fashion.

Clothing interests me, but it's not the endpoint of my interest.

I'd do anything at the right time, and I would also do things at the wrong time if they felt right.