Virgil Abloh: How To Be Both
BBC Three, Tuesday. 9pm
This documentary explores the life of legendary designer Virgil Abloh, tracking his spectacular ascent from Kanye West’s right-hand man to his role as artistic director of menswear at Louis Vuitton.
Virgil was an iconoclast who smashed perceptions of the “high” and the “low” combining streetwear with high fashion while openly sharing his tools with a new generation.
The film charts his unconventional path to the top along with the struggles he faced. Contributors include DJ Benji B and rapper and singer Headie One.