Virgil Abloh grew up in the town of Rockford, Illinois, as the son of Ghanaian immigrant parents. He found an interest in DJing on the weekends, but his parents insisted he pursue a college education, as well. Abloh attended the University of Wisconsin to study civil engineering as an undergraduate, and later found himself at the Illinois Institute of Technology studying architecture for graduate school. His knowledge of architectural principles followed him to other industries involving alternative forms of art. …

For more than 20 years, the Pantone Color Institute has had a strong grip on the fashion industry with its annual color presentation. Each year, this division of Pantone reveals the “Pantone Color of the Year” for the current year. …

Within the fashion industry, there is an ever-alternating pattern of trends rotating throughout the decades. Pieces are “in” suddenly, and “out” just as quickly, leaving consumers searching for the next best thing. However, there are a few key pieces everyone tends to have in their wardrobe that never go out of style. For example, a classic white tee, a pair of black heels, a perfect pair of denim, etc., are all items that may be used as the basis for a variety of outfits, no matter the occasion. Also included in this list is the famous Little Black Dress, a huge part of fashion history and a timeless classic. …