Is it a song? A generations-old, passed-down liturgy, lines put to rote memory and sung without thinking? Is it a slur of words whispered in the early hours of the morning — the best you could do before the sun wakes? Is it a plea offered from the pit of despair? Is it a last resort? Is it blistering and honest? Naked and exposed? Is it delicate and tender and wild and unkempt? Is prayer an outburst of unbridled, irresponsible joy? Does it have a melody and a cadence? Is it silent? Can prayer be glorious? Can it be inglorious? Can it be holy? Is it long and slow? A flash in the pan? A steady, lovesick heartbeat? My next breath? Is it speaking? Is it listening? Is it waiting? Is it tiresome? Is it practiced? Is it learned? Can you fail? Is it an evening walk down the street? Is it a suckling babe at his mother's breast? Is it painting? Is it writing? Is it lovemaking? Is it hammering nails? Is prayer that burst of creative genius, that fleeting brilliant thought bobbing in and out of consciousness? Is it the work of your hands? The passionate pursuit of purpose? Is it faithfully creating something out of nothing —
Still Praying...
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™