The premiere collection of Louis Vuitton's first black creative director, Virgil Abloh, made its debut, and the who’s who of black celebrities was there to witness history.
Abloh premiered his menswear line for Vuitton two days after the Bart Simpson-inspired show for his label, Off White.
VIRGIL ABLOH PREVIEWS HIS DEBUT SS19 LOUIS VUITTON COLLECTION W/ A GLIMPSE OF NEW ACCESSORIES pic.twitter.com/IgW0IVqKNA
— PILASACI (@pilasaci) June 21, 2018
All white opening for Virgil's Louis Vuitton debut … https://t.co/vE5KKDFfaq
pic.twitter.com/vd7A4GMkKI— THE FASHION LAW (@TheFashionLaw) June 21, 2018
Views…Finale at Louis Vuitton by Virgil Abloh…Amazing Collection…Historic…..Salute…..⚡️????????#RunTheNumbers
#pfw
#LouisVuitton
#LVMenSS19
pic.twitter.com/lFf79gL42v— EnigmaticPurveyor™️ (@HaydenElite87) June 21, 2018
Several high profile guests were present to see the first black creative director of Louis Vuitton display his art. The Ghanian-American designer shared a tender moment with his longtime friend and collaborator Kanye West.
a beautiful moment between Virgil Abloh and Kanye West at his first Louis Vuitton show #LVMenSS19
Travis Scott, Kylie Jenner, Takashi Murakami and more supporting! pic.twitter.com/z25kk1DLnP
— FTP FLAME (@FTPflame) June 21, 2018
FEEL THE LOVE. An instantly iconic moment at the end of #LVMenSS19 between @kanyewest & @VirgilAbloh.
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pic.twitter.com/3wdDIXGvVq— Highsnobiety (@highsnobiety) June 21, 2018
Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner had front row seats alongside Kanye.
Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner at Virgil Abloh’s first Louis Vuitton show in Paris ???????? pic.twitter.com/a3jjW50VEw
— Rodeo ???? (@RodeoTheAlbum) June 21, 2018
Fonzworth Bentley snagged a picture with Abloh and Yeezy. He also big-upped Abloh on Instagram.
“We’re still the kids we use to be” Virgil Abloh, Kanye West, Fonz Bentley , Don C, Ibn Jasper interns to Icons #LVMenSS19
pic.twitter.com/2ZlqZGdYmT— MILES AHEAD NEWS (@MilesAheadNews) June 21, 2018
Rappers Playboi Carti and Kid Cudi walked the runway. Steve Lacy of The Internet also got his Tyson Beckford on.
Kid Cudi, Steve Lacy, and Playboi Carti all looking quite daddyish at #LVMenSS19 this morning. pic.twitter.com/42Zbel27E7
— josephine. (@maintnthemystry) June 21, 2018
Naomi Campbell didn't hit the runway, but she got mad love from It girls Kim Kardashian and Bella Hadid.
Kim Kardashian com Naomi Campbell no #LVMenSS19 em Paris, (21/06). pic.twitter.com/FJkkIlqZ9y
— KKW & Kylie Media. (@KimKylieMedia) June 21, 2018
Bella Hadid com Naomi Campbell assistindo ao desfile da Louis Vuitton. pic.twitter.com/FfY6g92QIL
— Bella Hadid Brasil (@BellaHadidBra) June 21, 2018
Rihanna, a burgeoning fashion mogul herself, was also in attendance and sat next to A$AP Rocky during the show.
Rihanna sitting next to Asap Rocky today in Paris❤️???????? pic.twitter.com/tx7gSwnnU9
— Asia (@asiafenty) June 21, 2018
Thank you for an incredible show and experience @VirgilAbloh! #LVMenSS19 pic.twitter.com/hy71As6ISK— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) June 21, 2018
It's clear Abloh did this for the culture. We can't wait to see what's next for the designer and Louis Vuitton.