自 2016 年以来，Off-White™ 主理人兼 Louis Vuitton 男装设计总监 Virgil Abloh 持续与 Nike 及各种品牌合作，打造出色的联名系列。无论是鞋履、服装或者配件皆大获好评，成为炙手可热的商品，无疑为高端街头服饰前景的重要里程碑。消息传出不久后，原预定将于 2022 年释出的 Off-White™ x Nike Air Force 1 Mid 联名鞋款也有可能延迟发售，表达对已故设计师的敬重。稍早，Nike 更发表一份官方声明，以悼念 Virgil Abloh 的英年早逝。
官方表示对突如其来的消息感到心碎与不舍，并称其为「家人」，说道：「他不仅是合作伙伴、同事和才华横溢的设计师，他将永远都是 Nike、Jordan 和 Converse 家族的挚爱成员。」下方为 Nike 官方完整悼念声明，各位读者敬请留意后续报导。
We are heartbroken by the news of Virgil Abloh’s passing. Since 2016, Virgil has been a beloved member of the Nike, Jordan and Converse family. He was a creative force who shared a passion for challenging the status quo, pushing forward a new vision while inspiring multiple generations along the way. But more than a collaborator, colleague and prolific creative, Virgil was a husband, father, son, brother and friend. We are proud to call him family. We offer our condolences to the many who shared a connection. He will be greatly missed.
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