Ib Kamara's departure marks a turning point for Off-White

Fashion label Off-White and its art director Ib Kamara have mutually agreed to end their collaboration. Appointed to the role in spring 2022, Ib Kamara was a long-time collaborator of the house and worked closely with its founder, the late Virgil Abloh. His departure was announced on the brand's Instagram account.

This separation marks the end of a decisive chapter for Off-White, which is still navigating the redefinition of its identity following the death of its founder. Furthermore, this creative change comes two years after a major capital restructuring. In September 2024, the LVMH group sold the company to Bluestar Alliance, a New York-based brand management company that owns several mass-market labels such as Palm Angels and Scotch & Soda. The company generates over 14 billion dollars in retail sales, according to figures provided by WWD.

In a story posted on its Instagram account, the Off-White brand expressed its gratitude to the designer, writing: "Thank you IB for all these years of vision, creativity and grace."

Launched in 2013, Off-White was created by fashion and design talent Virgil Abloh, who passed away in 2021. Ib Kamara's departure, appointed five months after the iconic designer's death, marks the true end of the post-Virgil transition phase. Off-White is no longer led by the original Abloh family. The brand will have to prove it can exist on its own, with the immediate risk of losing the cultural authenticity that connected it to its historic community.