The legacy of Virgil Abloh continues to grow as his archive prepares for a new chapter. Ahead of the upcoming release of the Air Jordan 1 High “Alaska”, the Virgil Abloh Archive has introduced a new publication titled The Virgil Reader Vol. 001. The project offers fans and creatives a deeper look into the ideas and conversations that shaped Abloh’s groundbreaking career.
The book builds on the momentum from the archive’s recent presentation during Paris Fashion Week. That exhibition showcased key works and milestones from Abloh’s journey across fashion, design, and culture. The Virgil Reader Vol. 001 expands that experience by bringing together roughly a dozen interviews with the late designer, giving readers insight into the mindset that helped redefine modern streetwear and luxury fashion.
According to Abloh’s wife, Shannon Abloh, the initiative reflects Virgil’s long-standing belief in sharing knowledge and creating opportunities for future creatives. Through the Archive membership program and the new publication, the organization hopes to make his ideas more accessible while continuing the educational mission tied to his work.
The printed edition will be highly limited, with only 2,000 copies produced. To reach a broader audience, the Archive will also release a digital version available to free members. In addition, the platform will introduce the “Archive Toolkit,” a collection of free resources that will be updated throughout the year to support emerging designers and creatives.
Pre-orders for The Virgil Reader Vol. 001 are currently available at virgilabloh.com for $55, with a launch celebration scheduled for March 14–15 in Los Angeles. The event will take place at Architecture, where the publication and the wider Archive initiative will officially debut.
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