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Virgil Abloh Honoured at Fashion Awards

The gala opened with a tribute to the late designer, who passed away from a rare form of cancer this weekend.
Idris Elba opened the ceremony with a moving tribute to the late Virgil Abloh.
Idris Elba opened the ceremony with a moving tribute to the late Virgil Abloh. (Getty)

The British Fashion Council’s annual awards gala took place at London’s Royal Albert Hall against a sombre backdrop Monday, as the industry remembered visionary designer Virgil Abloh.

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