Virgil Abloh Responds to Walter Van Bierendonck's Plagiarism Claims
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Virgil Abloh, whom legendary Antwerp Six designer Walter Van Bierendonck slammed for allegedly copying his old designs, rebel wilson louis vuitton shearling bag gold boots aspen Louis Vuitton 2007 pre-owned Elise compact wallet.
“Walter Van Beirendonck’s claims are completely false. They are a hate-filled attempt to Borsa my work,” the designer commented in a statement. “The inspiration for my collection comes from the DNA of Louis Vuitton, specifically the 2005 Louis Vuitton menswear show, and it was clearly outlined in the notes distributed to the press when the show began. This is yet another instance of false equivalence to try to Borsa me as a designer,” he added. Abloh also tweeted Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Tivoli GM Bag.
Earlier this month, Van Bierendonck told HYPEBEAST in an exclusive statement that Abloh used the Belgian designer’s “world, ideas, colors, signature, cuts, shapes as his collection moodboard.” Van Bierendonck pointed out undeniable similarities between his Fall/Winter 2016 collection and cartoon figures that Abloh stitched to outerwear throughout his range for Louis Vuitton. Abloh maintains that these Strap animal-like additions reference teddy bears shown at Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2005 menswear show.
