Virgil Abloh Discusses Why Streetwear Is an Art Movement: A Look Back

"More than anything, I'm focused on this lineage of work and consistency...that to me is more important than a particular project." It's November 2017. Off-White is on its way to surpassing Gucci as the hottest label in the world, according to Lyst Index. Virgil will soon be named artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear. Following his tragic passing, HYPEBEAST looks back to late 2017 when Virgil Abloh sat down for an introspective interview for issue 20 of HYPEBEAST Magazine. View more HYPEBEAST videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/Hypebeast Stay connected with us on your favorite social media platform: http://www.facebook.com/hypebeast http://www.twitter.com/hypebeast http://www.instagram.com/hypebeast