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Live Review: Louis Vuitton A/W 21 Menswear

published on 21 January 2021

Live from London, content editor Calum Knight and features editor Hetty Mahlich review the Louis Vuitton A/W 21 menswear show. They break down Abloh's most successful collection to date which was based on nine archetypal characters and their uniforms, raising questions surrounding ownership and unconscious bias. Talking through the show notes which were over 70 pages long, they discuss the key ideas Abloh was presenting this season, noting his position as the only Black designer helming a LVMH brand, and how he is successfully building upon a Black canon of culture and art.

Live from London, content editor Calum Knight and features editor Hetty Mahlich review the Louis Vuitton A/W 21 menswear show. They break down Abloh's most successful collection to date which was based on nine archetypal characters and their uniforms, raising questions surrounding ownership and unconscious bias. Talking through the show notes which were over 70 pages long, they discuss the key ideas Abloh was presenting this season, noting his position as the only Black designer helming a LVMH brand, and how he is successfully building upon a Black canon of culture and art.

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