ABOUT ABVE
ABVE, previously known as PSYCO, started in 2019 as an multi-platform creative project, from which clothing side of things started in 2022. The name ABVE plays off the mental problems which many of us in the creative world, and world in general, face.
ABOUT TEDDY
As a creative I aim to create timeless pieces which people will appreciate as parts of my efforts to elevate the taste level of the world. I know there's still a lot of growth and learning till I get to that point but I learn a lot with each collection that I work on.
The environment I grew up in, the visual and audio art I consume, and the people I love are the sources of inspiration for my creative process.
- Teddy
Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh™ embarks on a new narrative where free thinking inspires a pioneering format for the future, where the age of imagination is the product of reality.
Inspired by Virgil’s vision and approach to his art, Off-White™ nourishes a collective of creative minds that represent the best in their category and have a strong and personal connection with Virgil. Ibrahim’s relationship with Virgil and Off-White™, born and nurtured through Instagram DMs, blossomed both personally and professionally over the last 3 years creating a strong bond based on mutual respect and shared values.
“Making a successful luxury brand in nine years is genius. It’s a feat that I admire and hope to continue building upon with a rich legacy. He revolutionised streetwear and luxury that crosses generations and decades. He showed the world that the underrepresented, the underdogs and Black people, in particular, have brilliant minds and can push and compete equally in the establishment. He inspired hope and brought about change.” - Ibrahim Kamara, Art&Image Director Off-White™