Virgil Abloh Signed | Louis Vuitton ‘LV Trainer’ | Size 10.5

This lot features a pair of the Louis Vuitton ‘LV Trainers’, signed by Virgil Abloh. First presented during Virgil Abloh’s debut Spring-Summer 2019 show for Louis Vuitton, the LV Trainer has become a staple menswear sneaker. Virgil wrote “Air Abloh" on the sneakers, a peculiar and noticeable reference to Nike on a Louis Vuitton sneaker.

The design was inspired by vintage basketball sneakers, and this bicolor version comes in monogram-embossed grained calf leather with smooth calf-leather trim. The orange and green colorway takes inspiration from the “Sunshine State” of Florida and is meant to be reminiscent of Miami sports teams. 

Made in Italy, each pair takes seven hours of stitching to produce. They feature monogram embossing, rubber outsoles, monogram flowers at the side, and the “LV” branding at the tongue, heel, and eyelets. 

Prior to Virgil’s passing on November 28, 2021, he was the Louis Vuitton Men’s Artistic Director. His design for the LV trainer was truly innovative and is entirely embellished with Louis Vuitton House codes. 

The sneakers are accompanied by a letter from James Spence Authentication in regard to the signature. Additionally, the lot comes with two polaroids of Virgil posing with the pair.