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Watch Now: Virgil Abloh in Conversation with BBC Radio 1's Benji B

Discussing DJ'ing, high fashion and Grime, Off-White designer and artistic director of menswear at Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh, links up with Benji B.

Collaborators at Louis Vuitton, Off-White founder and Artistic Director of menswear at the historic Parisian fashion house, Virgil Abloh, sat down with BBC Radio 1 DJ Benji B for a conversation about music culture, the world of high fashion, aspiration and Grime.

Touching on a variety of topics, the multi-disciplinarian offered an insight into the fast-paced world of fashion and music. Showcasing his passion for contemporary culture, Abloh championed unrestrained creative expression, urging the audience to ignore self-doubt, stating that “when it comes to self-expression, especially in a creative atmosphere, those things that hold you back from sort of executing your dream — are myth.“

An exchange that illuminates Abloh's talents, the sheer breadth of the designer's interests offers a celebration of cross-cultural exchange and the age of the multi-hyphenate.

Watch the conversation between Virgil Abloh and Benji B above.

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