Virgil Abloh has become one the most celebrated fashion designers in the world over the past few years. Starting f with Pyrex and Off-White, Virgil was able to get a job with Louis Vuitton and he has been making even more waves, ever since. Celebrities and athletes have been quick to cop some Virgil’s designs and big institutions have taken notice. One those institutions is none other than the NBA. Recently, it was revealed that Louis Vuitton and the NBA would be collaborating although the specifics weren’t known.
According to Hypebeast, it appears as though Abloh will design a Louis Vuitton x NBA apparel and accessories collection. For now, the only item being reported is a traveling suitcase for the Larry O’Brien trophy.
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There are no photos any the pieces, so far. In the near future, there will be an exclusive event in Paris where all the pieces will be shown f. Later this week, the Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Hornets will be in Paris to play the first-ever NBA game in France. The NBA is a global brand and so is Louis Vuitton. With this in mind, it would only make sense that they collab.
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