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Beyoncé's Custom Off-White Jordan 1s: Virgil Abloh's Legacy, Sneaker Culture, and Deconstruction The world of sneakers, high fashion, and celebrity influence rarely converges with the tectonic force of a moment like the one created by Virgil Abloh gifting a personalized pair of Off-White x Nike Air Jordan 1s to the Queen herself, Beyoncé. This wasn't just a sneaker exchange; it was a cultural coronation, cementing the Off-White Jordan 1's status as a legend and underscoring Abloh's unique position as a bridge between the street and the runway. The Genesis of an Icon: Off-White x Air Jordan 1 "The Ten" To understand the significance of Beyoncé's pair, one must first appreciate the original collaboration. The Off-White Air Jordan 1, a cornerstone of "The Ten" collection released in 2017, was a masterclass in deconstruction. Abloh, then the creative force behind Off-White, famously employed an X-ACTO knife to literally break down and...

[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 Vuitt...