Virgil Abloh’s still giving back to the community even when he's no-more, His Nike x Louis Vuitton “Air Force 1” pair raked in over $350,000 in an auction held by Sotheby’s

edwin@geniux.co.za Edwin Bapela
[Charity Matters]Virgil Abloh’s Nike x Louis Vuitton “Air Force 1” pair bings in over $350,000 with 200 total lots auctioned by Sotheby’s in multimillion sale


Two hundred pairs of Nike Air Force 1 sneakers designed by the late iconic fashion designer Virgil Abloh sold for a combined whooping $25.3 million at a Sotheby’s auction on Wednesday 09 February 2022. The highest bid paid, at $352,800, was for a pair of size 5 shoes that carried an original high estimate of $15,000. The proceeds will go to the Virgil Abloh “Post-Modern” Scholarship Fund, which aims at helping students of color who are pursuing careers in the fashion industry.
The sale solidifies a charitable mission for Abloh, who was very integral to the shoe’s creation and design. The 41-year-old passed away in November 2021 due to cardiac angiosarcoma, a very rare, aggressive form of cancer. The auctioned footwear is the first collaboration between Nike and the enormous French fashion house Louis Vuitton, whereby  Virgil Abloh was an artistic director. 
“Today’s record-breaking auction, which saw unparalleled global participation, is a testament to Virgil Abloh’s legacy as one of the most visionary artists and designers of his generation whose widespread influence and impact is still palpable,” said Sotheby’s Chief Executive Officer Charles F. Stewart in a statement following the sale.

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