Louis Vuitton designer Virgil Abloh diesNews | arirang TV

Fashion's highest profile black designer, and the man behind some of the more renowned men's Louis Vuitton collection, Virgil Abloh died at the age of 41 on Sunday.According to the French luxury goods giant, Abloh had been battling cancer privately for years.Abloh was also the designer behind the ever-so-popular Off-white brand, which LVMH, bought a 60-percent stake in.His style allowed for a mix between streetwear and high-end fashion, with his influence including graffiti art, hip hop and skateboard culture.This past July, LVMH expanded his role with the company, giving him a mandate to launch new brands and partner with existing ones, in a variety of sectors beyond just fashion.The American fashion designer also worked as a DJ and a visual artist, and had been with Louis Vuitton since March 2018.