The Virgil Abloh Archive, in collaboration with Nike, announced the launch of the first major European exhibition dedicated to the work of the late Virgil Abloh. Virgil Abloh was 41 years old and the creative director of Louis Vuitton's men's collections when he passed away on November 28, 2021.

Titled "Virgil Abloh: The Codes," the exhibition will open on Abloh's 45th birthday, September 30, and will run until October 10 at the Grand Palais in Paris. It's a retrospective that traces about two decades of multidisciplinary production by the American designer who revolutionized streetwear. Through the designer’s archive of 20,000 objects, The Codes will feature hundreds of pieces, including prototypes, garments, footwear, sketches, photographs, and personal objects, that will bear witness to two decades of career.

Curated by Chloe Sultan and Mahfuz Sultan, the exhibition follows the 2022 exhibition "Virgil Abloh: The Codes" and expands on it with his work in apparel, footwear, architecture, music, advertising, and more. The exhibition also explores Abloh's collaborations with several artists, designers, and athletes, such as Takashi Murakami and Serena Williams..

“This exhibit is just the beginning of our work to share Virgil's legacy and principles with the creative community and the broader world,” said Shannon Abloh, chief executive officer and managing director of Virgil Abloh Securities, founder and board president of the Virgil Abloh Foundation, president and chair of Virgil Abloh Archive.

“Sharing his personal collection, unfinished projects, and magnum opuses with the public is how we celebrate Virgil's legacy and his commitment to making information accessible and collaborative. Through the Archive, Virgil will live on as a source of inspiration and beacon of creative knowledge.”

During the exhibition, a series of publications and public programs will be held, including workshops, performances, and screenings, in dialogue with voices from Abloh’s global creative community.

“It's an honor to stage two decades of Virgil's work in Paris. This exhibition at Grand Palais is a homecoming of sorts, a love letter to the city that inspired him most and shaped so much of his practice. Virgil Abloh Archive carries forward V's spirit of generosity by sharing his work, his methods, his ‘codes’ with anyone who wants to learn from and build on his ideas. This exhibition represents the first chapter,” added Mahfuz Sultan, director of Virgil Abloh Archive.

Virgil Abloh: The Codes
September 30 - October 10, 2025
Grand Palais
75008 Paris - France