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Off-White marks India debut with inaugural flagship store in Bengaluru

Italian luxury label Off-White, founded by the late American designer Virgil Abloh, has opened doors to its first retail store in India, located in Bengaluru. The brand is operating the space in partnership with the Indian licensee company for luxury and lifestyle fashion brands Brand Concepts Limited. The flagship store marks a significant...

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Mondottica appoints local agents to drive Off-White and Palm Angels in Spain and Portugal

The international Mondottica Group has appointed Xavi Fusté, CEO of VÜM Glasses, and his team as strategic partners for the distribution of the Off-White and Palm Angels eyewear collections in Spain and Portugal. The partnership establishes a selective distribution through independent opticians that combine fashion, design and technical...

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Off-White returns and Pieter Mulier's final Alaïa show: Paris Fashion Week AW26 schedule revealed

Off-White will make its return to the official Paris Fashion Week schedule on March 5, 2026. This is one of the key announcements from the provisional schedule for the autumn/winter 2026 womenswear edition, published this Friday by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM). The schedule from the Parisian fashion authority reveals...

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Video: Off-White SS26, every Look from the NYFW show

Off-White presented it's Spring/Summer 2026 collection by Ib Kamara, which included womenswear and menswear ready-to-wear collection, showcased during New York Fashion Week. Dive into the video to explore every runway look, including Off-White bags and shoes, from this captivating fashion show.

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Off-White to launch in India through Brand Concepts partnership

Luxury Italian brand Off-White is set to launch in India in the first quarter of next year through an exclusive partnership with Brand Concepts. According to media reports, this move marks the fashion retailer's entry into both the luxury and mainstream apparel markets, a significant shift from its traditional focus on premium accessories....

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Off-White collaborates with Ibiza nightclub

Ibiza’s newest nightclub, [UNVRS], pronounced ‘Universe’, has launched its first official fashion collection in collaboration with Off-White, the fashion label founded by the late Virgil Abloh. The limited-edition [UNVRS] x Off-White capsule collection has been designed to redefine “the intersection of nightlife and fashion,” and features a...

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Off-White’s IB Kamara receives honorary doctorate from CSM

IB Kamara, the creative director for Off-White, has been named among the recipients of an honorary doctorate from Central Saint Martins (CSM). Kamara is an alum of the institute, part of the University of the Arts London (UAL), and is one of 12 individuals to receive such an honour this year. Designer Torishéju Dumi, founder of her namesake...

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Off-White to launch in India through new distribution deal

Off-White is set to enter the Indian market through a new long-term distribution deal between Brand Concepts Limited and Sportlux General Trading FZCO. With this, Brand Concept has secured the rights to launch and operate the luxury brand in the Republic of India, a press release has revealed. The manufacturer will be responsible for the...

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The Virgil Abloh Foundation names Athiththan Selvendran as its chief creative officer

Athiththan Selvendran, Virgil Abloh's first employee, committed right hand, and chief of staff, has been appointed chief creative officer of the Virgil Abloh Foundation (VAF). Currently the chief operating officer of Virgil Abloh Securities (VAS), the appointment highlights the expansion of Selvendran's role and his growing influence as a...

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Fashion |Beauty

Interparfums acquires Off-White fragrance rights and plans product expansion

Interparfums, Inc., which develops, manufactures and distributes prestige perfumes and cosmetics, has acquired all Off-White brand names and registered trademarks for Class 3 fragrance and cosmetic products. In a statement, Interparfums, Inc. said that its 72 percent owned French subsidiary, Interparfums SA, acquired the fragrance rights to...

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LVMH sells Off-White brand to Bluestar Alliance

LVMH has sold Off-White, the brand founded by Virgil Abloh, to the New York-based brand management company Bluestar Alliance. The price of the sale was not immediately disclosed, but Off-White has been struggling to maintain relevance and sales in an increasingly competitive market. “Virgil was a creative pioneer who had a profound impact on the...

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Off-White, Ronald van der Kemp and Toteme join official NYFW line up

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has revealed its official schedule for the spring/summer 2025 season of New York Fashion Week (NYFW), set to span September 6 to 11. More than 60 runway shows and designer presentations are on the roster, with a further selection set to be presented digitally or by appointment. Most of these...