Virgil Abloh‘s newest Nike collab has reportedly been postponed … this, after the death of the beloved fashion designer.
The Off-White x Nike Blazer Low was originally set to release on Dec. 7 … but now won’t be available to purchase until later into 2022, according to Nike Kicks.
As we previously reported, Abloh — the founder of Off-White and creative director of Louis Vuitton — passed away after a private battle with cancer on Nov. 28.
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Just hours after his death, a massive demand hit the resale market for the Off-White sneaker collection … with over 40 pairs of the popular Air Jordan 1 “Chicago” Nike collab selling for prices ranging from $6,565 to $10,500 on StockX.
So far, no word on what will happen with the Off-White Air Force 1 Mid (expected to launch in 2022) or any of his unreleased work.
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Abloh was the first Black American creative director at Louis Vuitton and was known for his amazing fashion sense — especially in the sneaker culture — creating some of best kicks in the game, like ‘The Ten’ collection.
The 41-year-old also designed Nike kicks for Serena Williams for her 2018 US Open.
“Since 2016, Virgil has been a beloved member of the Nike, Jordan and Converse family,” Nike said in a statement after his death.
“He was a creative force who shared passion for challenging the status quo, pushing forward a new vision while inspiring multiple generations along the way.”