Described as a path-blazing designer, he created several fashion masterpieces before death took him away in 2021. Here are 5 of Virgil Abloh’s classic creations that captivated the fashion world at a certain time. 

The Industrial Belt 

This is the ground-breaking cult label of Virgil Abloh. This odd belt, which was designed after an industrial strength strap, features a buckle that is adjustable, the firm name in the middle, and a vibrant neon colour scheme.

It is a traditional industrial belt with black and yellow colours that interchange constantly. At a certain point, all fashionistas considered it an essential accessory. Because of the continual colour pattern, this belt may be worn in the most imaginative and trendiest ways. 

Virgil Abloh x Nike

The Jordan and Converse collections from Virgil Abloh x Nike were disassembled and recreated according to his sense of style.  The most extensive Nike and a designer partnership to date, ‘The Ten’ was released in 2017. 

The ‘REVEALING’ and ‘GHOSTING’ design categories serve as the set’s divisions. The Air Jordan 1, Nike Air Max 90, Nike Air Presto, Nike Air VaporMax, and Nike Blazer Mid are all part of the ‘REVEALING’. These pairs are made to look hand-cut, open-sourced, and rebuilt utilising design strategies to give off an ‘accessible’ vibe. Additionally, they have Virgil’s signature text placements, such as ‘AIR’ on the lateral side of the Nike Air VaporMax, Air Jordan 1, and Air Presto, and ‘SHOELACES’ on the shoelaces. 

Pyrex Vision

The Pyrex clothing brand, which was established in 2012, swiftly gained notoriety for its audacious concept of refined, carefully chosen style. Pyrex apparel is renowned for fun and purposeful parodies of iconic pieces of sportswear like mesh jerseys and basketball shorts. The distinctive characteristics of Pyrex Virgil Abloh designs are their large silhouettes, overt logo branding, and overall foresight in recognizing the rise of streetwear in the fashion industry.

Arc’teryx tulle Gown

This is a combination of the crazy Arcteryx rain jacket and tulle dress that Virgil Abloh showcased for his A/W 2020 arrival. Within 48 hours following the show, clicks on Arcteryx increased globally on Stylight by 61.54% – a masterwork in which Virgil merged luxury with streetwear.

Queen collection dress for Serena Williams and Nike

For the 2018 US Open, tennis legend Serena Williams was dressed by designer Virgil Abloh in a black ballerina-style dress with a billowing tulle skirt, a play on the shape of the traditional white tennis skirt. The outfit has oddities like the word ‘logo’ inscribed above the Nike swoosh and asymmetrical arm lengths.

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The passenger-service and safety staff who work for airlines—often referred to as flight attendants—have worn costumes made to denote a certain job in the workplace, portray the identity of their business, and reflect current trends for more than 85 years. 

These frequently at odds demands for singularity, diversity, and uniformity have given rise to a unique category of clothing that has greatly influenced popular culture’s social consciousness while posing incredible problems and opening up new creative possibilities for fashion designers.

When creating uniforms for the air staff, fashion designers can turn aisles into runways as well. Airlines have long collaborated with fashion designers. In addition to many more, notable examples include Emilio Pucci and Roy Halston (Braniff Airlines), Oleg Cassini (TWA), Coco Chanel and Pierre Cardin (Olympic Airways), Christian Dior and Cristóbal Balenciaga (Air France), and Yves Saint Laurent (Qantas).

In June 2019, Oman Air launched a new uniform for its cabin crew. The design of the outfit and accessories was inspired by the “Sultanate of Oman’s rich colours, culture, history and heritage” and retained its recognisable turquoise hues, drawing inspiration from the Sea of Oman.

Whatever you want to call them—stewardesses, air hostesses, flight attendants, or cabin crew—the work they do can be tiresome and difficult in addition to the synchronised onboard choreographies.

Flight attendants work around fifty hours on the ground each month preparing for flights in addition to seventy-five to one hundred hours in the air every month. Although they have performed the roles of medic and courteous host, cabin crew members are professionals who are great assets for airlines. They keep passengers safe while pacing the aisle in outfits that help us comprehend the zeitgeist. 

Especially when companies like SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and Blue Origin will undoubtedly turn to fashion designers to add a little flair or elegance to future spacesuits given Elon Musk’s interplanetary goals and the growth of space tourism. The sky is no longer the limit in terms of aviation and fashion – True that! 

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‘On the 51^st National Day, as the people of Oman reflect on the remarkable progress this nation has made, it is a joyful moment for our brand too. This country has successfully overcome many challenging times and we are confident that its future journey will also continue to be as inspiring as the past. On behalf of Malabar Gold & Diamonds, I wish the people of Oman a very happy National Day and to celebrate this special day, we have launched an exclusive diamond collection priced at 51 OMR. We’re quite hopeful that our customers will love these designs’, said Mr. Najeeb K, Regional Head – Oman, Malabar Gold & Diamonds.

The exclusive collection is available in 4 designs and reflect the vibrance of the Omani culture. Malabar Gold & Diamonds has a strong retail presence across the Sultanate and has incorporated the special design as part of the Mine – Diamonds collection. The National day products will be available across the outlets of Malabar Gold & Diamonds in Muttrah Souq,

Seeb Souq, Salalah Lulu, Ruwi Street, Ruwi Lulu and Ruwi West Gate Mall– Muscat, Avenues Mall – Oman, Barka Lulu, Sohar Lulu, Muscat City Centre and Darsait Lulu. Additionally, it will also be available at MGD – Lifestyle Jewellery outlets located in Oman Avenues Mall, Muscat City Centre, Lulu Al Bandar, Grand Mall, Oasis Mall, Lulu Ibri & Lulu Nizwa. 

The group is always proactive when it comes to CSR initiatives right from its inception and has kept aside 5% of its profit for enabling CSR activities in all the regions that they operate. The key focus areas of the CSR initiatives of Malabar Group are in the areas of Health, Education, Women Empowerment, Housing and Environment. As part of their CSR initiatives, Malabar Gold & Diamonds had actively involved in multiple relief activities during the Covid-19 outbreak and Cyclone Shaheen including distributing meals to the affected.

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For shoppers who are brand-conscious but cannot afford showroom prices, Brands For Less serve as the perfect stop to satisfy their fashion cravings. From clothing to accessories, you find everything at the new outlet in Markaz Al Bahja. 

“At Markaz we always look at the needs of the customers to ensure they get value for their money spend in every store inside the mall. We are fully excited about Brands For Less opening its new store here at Markaz. For customers it will be a unique shopping experience,” said Prashant Dutt, General Manager of Markaz Al Bahja.

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Gemstone Jewellery Festival mainly features Era – uncut diamond jewelry and Precia – precious gem jewelry. The Era collection, exquisitely crafted in 22K gold, is inspired by the cultural heritage of India and features the magnificence of uncut diamonds and precious gems, symbolizing royalty and sheer brilliance while Precia is a fine assortment of jewellery featuring emeralds, rubies and sapphires, beautifully handcrafted in 22k gold. It features a graceful collection of precious gems jewellery, designed for the woman of today. 

As part of the festival, a whole new collection of jewellery, ranging from bangles to necklaces, have been curated within the Era and Precia collections, incorporating latest design trends to suit the varied interests of customers. These are accessible across all stores of Malabar Gold & Diamonds and come with the added assurance of a transparent and detailed price tag and quality certification. As part of Malabar Promise, the brand also offers free lifetime maintenance at over 260 showrooms across 10 countries and guaranteed buyback on gold & diamond jewellery. 

Another highlight of the festival is that customers can avail the best rate on gold exchange against any gemstone jewelry.

Customers can also take advantage of the ‘Easy Payment Plans’ in association with various leading banks through which they can convert their jewellery purchase into flexible payment options with zero interest.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds also offers exquisite and finely crafted jewelry as part of various other brands presented namely Ethnix – Handcrafted Designer Jewelry, Mine – Diamonds Unlimited, Divine – Indian Heritage Jewellery, Solitaire One – An exclusive solitaire brand, Ago Bay – Pearl jewelry and Starlet – Kids Jewellery. Each of these collections stand unique in terms of design, craftsmanship and grandeur, making them desirable for any occasion. 

Editor’s Note

Malabar Gold & Diamonds is the flagship company of Malabar Group, a leading diversified Indian business conglomerate.

Established in 1993 in the Indian state of Kerala, Malabar Gold & Diamonds today has a strong retail network of over 260 outlets spread across 10 countries, 14 wholesale units in addition to offices, design centers and factories spread across India, Middle East, Far East & USA. With an annual turnover of $4.51 billion, the company currently ranks one among the largest jewellery retailers globally.

With 14 cluster manufacturing units in India and GCC – the company currently has 12 jewellery brands to cater to the discerning needs of customers. With headquarters in Kerala and branches across India, Middle East, Far East and USA, Malabar Group is best known for its activities in the field of gold, diamonds, silver and lifestyle articles.

The group also operates MGD – Lifestyle Jewellery, a retail concept offering trendy and light weight jewellery that represents the independent and the modern woman through its designs and collections.

The group, owned by over 4,000 shareholders excels in quality products and services, has more than 13,000 professionals working for its continued success.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds also features an online store www.malabargoldanddiamonds.com providing customers the opportunity to purchase their favorite jewelry any time and on any day from the comfort of their home.

The group is always proactive when it comes to CSR initiatives right from its inception. The key focus areas of the CSR initiatives of Malabar Group are in the areas of Health, Education, Women Empowerment, Housing and Environment. The organization has kept aside 5% of its profit for enabling CSR activities in all the regions that they operate.

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This unique opportunity from Malabar Gold & Diamonds gives each of their customer the possibility of owning their favorite piece of diamond jewellery, as the collections in ‘Mine’ – Diamond Jewellery, ‘Era’ – Uncut Diamonds and ‘Precia’ – Precious Gem Jewellery brands showcased as part of the festival are available at various price points. Their huge collection of jewellery studded with classic and exquisite diamonds range from lightweight and daily wear to office wear and elegant party wear, providing the appropriate piece of jewellery for every occasion. The variety in designs ensure that customers can find jewellery that complement their outfit and mood any day of the week.

Everyday Diamond Fest includes Diamond Jewellery ranging from Pendant Sets to Rings, Earrings, Oval Bangles, Mangalsutra and Men’s Rings that can be worn any day of the week. All jewellery showcased as part of the Everyday Diamond Fest come with the Malabar Promise, a set of policies that safeguard the interests of customers and their purchases.

• Every diamond passes through 28 internal quality tests 
• Best Exchange Value
• Guaranteed Buyback 
• Complete Transparency – Detailed and Transparent price tag
• Assured Lifetime Maintenance at all 260 stores across 10 countries
• Certified by International Labs

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