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Virgil Abloh, 37, is making history as the first black artistic director for Louis Vuitton.

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Louis Vuitton Announces Virgil Abloh as New Menswear Designer

Virgil Abloh, 37, is making history as the first black artistic director for Louis Vuitton. This is a huge accomplishment, considering how underrepresented black names are in the luxury European world of fashion. Here’s what we know about the new designer.