The concept with Off-White is that I have no ideal target. It's more about trying to make something for everyone. And I think that's what helps make it unique. That there isn't a specific muse.
Virgil AblohRead
I pride myself in collaborating and being a creative director, and creative direction isn't putting my opinion first. It's supporting an artist so they get the most out of the project.
Interpretation
True leadership involves supporting others and prioritizing their needs over personal opinions.
In this quote, Virgil Abloh emphasizes the role of a creative director as one of guidance and support rather than self-promotion. He suggests that effective leadership in a creative context is about enabling artists to express themselves fully and achieve their best work, highlighting the importance of collaboration in artistic endeavors.
In practice
During a team meeting, I quoted Virgil Abloh to inspire my colleagues to focus on collaborative efforts.
The concept with Off-White is that I have no ideal target. It's more about trying to make something for everyone. And I think that's what helps make it unique. That there isn't a specific muse.
The whole point of collaboration is that you give and take from each other, and that's how you create things that are totally new.
I'm always trying to prove to my 17-year-old self that I can do creative things I thought weren't possible.
From my perspective, I'm trying to stand for a generation. You know, each generation has designers who go along with it.
There's no line between a designer and consumer.
I do fashion to tell a narrative.
I may have hurt some people along the way, but I would like to be seen as somebody who has done his best to do the right thing for any situation and not compromised.
America is stronger because of President Obama's leadership, and I'm better because of his friendship.
I hate to speak about individuals. Players don't win you trophies, teams win trophies, squads win trophies.
The new ruler must determine all the injuries that he will need to inflict. He must inflict them once and for all.
Making good judgments when one has complete data, facts, and knowledge is not leadership - it's bookkeeping
Motivate them, train them, care about them, and make winners out of them... they'll treat the customers right. And if customers are treated right, they'll come back.
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