Off-White founder Virgil Abloh has been named Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton menswear, with his first show set to take place in June during Men's Fashion Week in Paris.

Announcing the news on social media, Abloh commented 'It is an honour for me to accept the position of Men's Artistic Director for Louis Vuitton. I find the heritage and creative integrity of the House are key inspirations and will look to reference them both while drawing parallels to modern times'.