The essential volume on the great fashion designer entrepreneur and Louis Vuitton artistic director back in printThis authoritative Virgil Abloh compendium created by the designer himself accompanies his acclaimed landmark 201923 touring exhibition and offers indepth analysis of his career and his inspirations. More than a catalog Figures of Speech is a 500page users manual to Ablohs genrebending work in art fashion and design.The first section features essays and an interview that examine Ablohs oeuvre through the lenses of contemporary art history architecture streetwear high fashion and race to provide insight into a prolific and impactful career that cuts across mediums connecting visual artists musicians graphic designers fashion designers major brands and architects. The book also contains a massive archive of images culled from Ablohs personal files on major projects revealing behindthescenes snapshots prototypes inspirations and moreaccompanied by intimate commentary from the artist.