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.
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From my perspective, I'm trying to stand for a generation. You know, each generation has designers who go along with it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Virgil Abloh emphasizes the importance of design in representing and shaping the identity of a generation.
In this quote, Virgil Abloh reflects on the role of designers in culture and society. He suggests that each generation is characterized by certain values and aesthetics, and designers have a unique responsibility to capture and express these qualities through their work. Abloh's perspective underscores the connection between design, culture, and generational identity, as he aims to represent the voices and experiences of his own generation in his creations.
Themes
DesignGenerationCultureIdentityArt
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the intersection of art and culture, one might say, 'As Virgil Abloh stated, I'm trying to stand for a generation.'
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