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Virgil Abloh: Quick Facts

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Born September 30, 1980 • Rockford • Illinois
Died November 28, 2021 (aged 41) • Chicago • Illinois

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Virgil Abloh, 2019
The Off-White Air Jordan 1 High OG Chicago sneaker designed by Virgil Abloh, featuring red, white, and black panels with exposed stitching and AIR printed on the midsole.
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