Virgil Abloh Mentors Streetwear Brand (HYPLAND)

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  • @TAZS
    @TAZS  2 роки тому +395

    i’m lost for words… RIP Virgil Abloh

    • @sexualdookie
      @sexualdookie 2 роки тому +3

      That grim reaper came a noggin huh bapa, shoulda waited till January

    • @j.miguel4162
      @j.miguel4162 2 роки тому

      @@sexualdookie cynicism

    • @toddgoforth9085
      @toddgoforth9085 2 роки тому +2

      WTF NO WAY
      RIP ABLOH

    • @friendgamer3475
      @friendgamer3475 10 місяців тому +1

      @@sexualdookieyour legit a nobody hating on Lv’s designer ain’t that’s something

  • @FutureMemories1983
    @FutureMemories1983 2 роки тому +340

    The fact that Virgil did this while battling cancer says so much about the man

    • @soraroxas60
      @soraroxas60 7 місяців тому

      he had not been diagnosed yet

    • @FutureMemories1983
      @FutureMemories1983 7 місяців тому

      He battled cancer for 2 years. If this video was released on 2020 and he died in 2021 then he was diagnosed some time in 2019. So respectfully he more than likely did know he had cancer at this point

    • @soraroxas60
      @soraroxas60 7 місяців тому +1

      @@FutureMemories1983 He was diagnosed in 2019. This video was posted to UA-cam in 2020, but was recorded in 2016.

    • @FutureMemories1983
      @FutureMemories1983 7 місяців тому

      @@soraroxas60 oh word? that's wild. I've tried looking for the original. but my internet sleuthing skills arent' on pat with yours.

  • @ar.theartist
    @ar.theartist 4 роки тому +1856

    Everybody is in here roasting this kid, he’s young, he’ll find his way, he has heart and drive and those are things you can’t teach. I bet he was also crazy nervous pitching his ideas to an icon.

    • @renaudjacob3244
      @renaudjacob3244 4 роки тому +81

      This ☝️ Yes he talked way to much, but you people need to acknowledge the fact that he's actually doing what he's passionate about and getting his hands dirty.
      He may be far from being an icon but if he keeps going and learning from his mistakes and hard work, the only way for him is up.

    • @swampwrld
      @swampwrld 4 роки тому +68

      fax, niggas who dont do shit luv 2 h8

    • @mpho1
      @mpho1 4 роки тому +6

      Fr

    • @Seti12345
      @Seti12345 4 роки тому

      Jack Robinson if your commenting it under multiple peoples unrelated comments, it’s spam

    • @Seti12345
      @Seti12345 4 роки тому +1

      Jack Robinson and no offence man but your website looks like it’s from the mid 2000s, especially love the photoshopped designs onto stock images of models

  • @matthewthompson6455
    @matthewthompson6455 6 місяців тому +24

    11:26 "...only anime, take everything away..." and then he did exactly that and got brand deals with every single anime and made a massively successful brand. That's awesome.

  • @kingdot9287
    @kingdot9287 6 місяців тому +6

    this is the most polite way to tell someone they are all over the place.

    • @TAZS
      @TAZS  6 місяців тому +2

      va was the best at that, always a kind soul but super demanding of people to achieve their best ;)

  • @lavarball3124
    @lavarball3124 4 роки тому +1224

    Nobody:
    Virgil Abloh: Yeah, Yeah , Yeah ,MMH,yeah

    • @cordster515
      @cordster515 4 роки тому +71

      Yeah because this guy chats hella shit at 100mph

    • @juanantonioreyes71
      @juanantonioreyes71 4 роки тому +7

      yea yea

    • @kjjohnson3899
      @kjjohnson3899 4 роки тому +8

      Virgil is calm and just pauses more between sentences

    • @jackrobinson7040
      @jackrobinson7040 4 роки тому

      Go check out my brand, www.ggwclothing.con 💯👊🏽 appreciate the support if you can! (I’m giving out sponsorships to athletes, musicians etc aswell)

    • @TNMUSlC
      @TNMUSlC 4 роки тому +1

      @@kjjohnson3899 That's should tell you something. He does not fill his sentence with "Ummm" or "Hmmm". He rather gets his idea across complete and precise. It focuses on his ideas. When he stuck on an idea and has a direction. However, he has stuck a "lack of the better term" he will inform that. He a very precise person.

  • @joshmendoza5800
    @joshmendoza5800 4 роки тому +1353

    VIRGIL WAS LIKE WTF AM I DOING WITH THIS KID

    • @jasonorozco3864
      @jasonorozco3864 4 роки тому +83

      Josh Mendoza that’s why he’s trying to mentor him lol

    • @liveforever832
      @liveforever832 4 роки тому +3

      lmAO

    • @_ogbeek5820
      @_ogbeek5820 4 роки тому

      haha

    • @GarrettCorbin
      @GarrettCorbin 4 роки тому +1

      Josh Mendoza seriously.

    • @hughw2867
      @hughw2867 4 роки тому +5

      when he started talking about the Olympics and Nintendo looool

  • @Suswritings
    @Suswritings 4 роки тому +411

    Mans created that vision board after he heard VIrgil was coming

  • @MedinahBrand
    @MedinahBrand 4 роки тому +336

    The detail Virgil used to explain the term “quality” was very concise & needed for a young designer. College level course in less than 5 minutes of explaining “quality”.

  • @CNsays
    @CNsays 4 роки тому +222

    This reminded me of when I was writing my thesis and my professor telling me I was all over the place.

  • @xcvxcvcxvxvcq
    @xcvxcvcxvxvcq 3 роки тому +270

    Out of all these mentor videos with Virgil this kid got the most negative response, and yet his brand is by far the one doing the most numbers today and the most successful out of all them.

    • @tanzilhossain2693
      @tanzilhossain2693 3 роки тому +16

      So true... it’s crazy how he made it

    • @Tomboshoes
      @Tomboshoes 3 роки тому +32

      He was onto something from the jump, it was just a matter of time till he found his lane and that's frankly part of the creative process. Happy for him.

    • @KillasStayFly
      @KillasStayFly 3 роки тому +19

      He found his lane and applied that hyper focus 🔑

    • @selectfew_ceo
      @selectfew_ceo 2 роки тому +1

      we all know why.

    • @selectfew_ceo
      @selectfew_ceo 2 роки тому +7

      His brand is dope

  • @Drakahn
    @Drakahn 4 роки тому +571

    The brand name scared me away immediately

  • @Goldenxomedy
    @Goldenxomedy 4 роки тому +221

    Street wear is like culture merch

    • @caribradler
      @caribradler 4 роки тому +2

      yes

    • @FreshKiddsTV
      @FreshKiddsTV 4 роки тому +6

      i like this idea.

    • @tao3878
      @tao3878 4 роки тому +2

      its not in good taste but it really does seem last 6 seasons of streetwear is so merchy

    • @judemarino8914
      @judemarino8914 4 роки тому +2

      Invki I mean that’s what pretty much all clothing is

  • @bryais
    @bryais 4 роки тому +1851

    this man virgil was not impressed at all

    • @kubolor1234
      @kubolor1234 4 роки тому +202

      Design and Art is 60% bullshitting people. I think the kid overdid though. Sometimes people respect you just fucking with something, you don't always need to overexplain.

    • @cheesekimbap2996
      @cheesekimbap2996 4 роки тому +20

      @@kubolor1234 more like 100 percent BS. It's basically just selling a product

    • @d2vin
      @d2vin 4 роки тому +86

      ​@@kidproduction6720 virgil has been in the game for many years now so of course he knows the basics to building a brand, but his success can be easily traced back to his connections with kanye west and asap mob. I mean Ian Connor was in his first photoshoot and now he has his own brand, which virgil wears. The whole thing is one big clout exchange so they can all grow as artists. unless you think guys like virgil and asap bari are just gifted graphic designers, and if you look at the design work they've done on their own (without a team of designers) it doesn't add up to much. The Vlone V" is a tattered up LV "V" and Virgil made hoodies with stolen artwork and gave them to kanye west and asap mob. I don't agree with T'challa but hyping this guy up is just silly.

    • @cheesekimbap2996
      @cheesekimbap2996 4 роки тому +23

      @@kidproduction6720 praising virgil when he steals alot of designs from small designers? lmao
      if you think anything virgil has done in Offwhite or his LV designs are "art" then you clearly have low standard and have no idea wtf youre talking about

    • @shakerbaker11788
      @shakerbaker11788 4 роки тому +21

      Bc his brand is so weak. He has no sense of authenticity and originality. He needs to focus in on what what he wants to do

  • @waitbutcode816
    @waitbutcode816 9 місяців тому +8

    Funny How he is killing it with gaming and anime pieces now. Virgil true genius and an awesome mentor.

    • @TAZS
      @TAZS  9 місяців тому +2

      yeah Virgil saw the vision EARLY, love him for that 🙏🙏🙏

  • @eddie4410
    @eddie4410 4 роки тому +1397

    Man, no offense but my mans was talking like he was presenting a highschool slideshow 😂 slow down and let the clothing do the talking

    • @mudassirkhan1346
      @mudassirkhan1346 4 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂

    • @Imchillingidk
      @Imchillingidk 4 роки тому +25

      Let’s see u do it

    • @Imchillingidk
      @Imchillingidk 4 роки тому +26

      U probably can’t even give a proper in school presentation to begin with lmaooo

    • @dazzypeters6793
      @dazzypeters6793 4 роки тому

      Lmfaooo

    • @omd0
      @omd0 4 роки тому +33

      I feel you dude but he's enthusiastic, you can hear that excitement through his presentation. Yes, he shouldn't be speaking so fast but its a good indicator.

  • @thart7726
    @thart7726 4 роки тому +318

    who else was trippin when they heard the notification

    • @75joni
      @75joni 4 роки тому +4

      2:35

    • @logancwnd8865
      @logancwnd8865 4 роки тому

      😂😂

    • @goseggochoppa1486
      @goseggochoppa1486 4 роки тому

      🤣🤣🤣Yoh

    • @joshualee4251
      @joshualee4251 3 роки тому

      Everybody is in here roasting this kid, he’s young, he’ll find his way, he has heart and drive and those are things you can’t teach. I bet he was also crazy nervous pitching his ideas to an icon.

    • @thart7726
      @thart7726 3 роки тому

      @@joshualee4251 who's roasting him? I was talking about the random notification sound in the middle of the video

  • @ruflessbeats6498
    @ruflessbeats6498 4 роки тому +790

    This look like the chinese “streetwear” ads on instagram and facebook

    • @davonsteez54
      @davonsteez54 4 роки тому +11

      LMFAAOO

    • @suckmydorkloser
      @suckmydorkloser 4 роки тому +18

      Leave him alone he downloaded AliExpress

    • @NOPE-ip2db
      @NOPE-ip2db 4 роки тому +8

      Yuriy's Mom you wrong for that one💀😂lmao that was an uppercut...you didn’t have to do him like that lol

    • @kaito-708
      @kaito-708 4 роки тому +3

      I liked your comment before reading it, because I felt like it was the right thing to do and it was.

    • @therealmvpee
      @therealmvpee 3 роки тому +1

      Fax

  • @sidebar3970
    @sidebar3970 4 роки тому +280

    He’s nervous, he’s young and he’s just starting out. Give him a break. And that was great advice by Virgil. Less is always more. Keep it up young brotha ✊🏾

    • @teamrocket5090
      @teamrocket5090 2 роки тому +7

      just starting out? brand been out like 10 years pay attention

  • @luishuncho2054
    @luishuncho2054 2 роки тому +37

    Glad he took Virgil’s advice and focused on one theme instead of having all these very different ideas. Glad he chose the right theme too because I don’t think people would’ve messed with those military and flag clothes as much as the anime ones.

  • @tonybarzuna
    @tonybarzuna 4 роки тому +47

    this video helped me so much man...virgil is really out there being my virtual mentor

  • @mikejwomack9597
    @mikejwomack9597 4 роки тому +41

    Starting a brand from ground 0. Investing your money working hard to make it work. To having one of the most popular designers in the world give you his time insight and advice. I commend this young man. I want to see you smart asses in the comments get this far.

  • @KingChozen
    @KingChozen 2 роки тому +11

    He is doing it... Period, that alone needs to be recognized and appreciated.

  • @all4onejerzy94
    @all4onejerzy94 4 роки тому +621

    My point also was instead of talking so much, he shud of picked Virgils Brain, And asked him questions, he cud have gotten gems.

    • @LELABTV
      @LELABTV 3 роки тому +3

      Agree

    • @TheWaldocrazy
      @TheWaldocrazy 3 роки тому +58

      This kid could give a fuck about fashion, he cares more about the business side of the project not the artistic side of it

    • @jimmy4969
      @jimmy4969 3 роки тому +36

      He’s young and nervous meeting Virgil and introducing him to his brand. I think he will figure it out eventually

    • @CelsoF17
      @CelsoF17 3 роки тому +10

      Nah bro you just need to learn how to spell before you go on telling people what they should do

    • @dxfault576
      @dxfault576 3 роки тому

      @@CelsoF17 there shud be a full stp at the end of tht sentence btw

  • @QuietAnder
    @QuietAnder 4 роки тому +268

    bro this kid needs to take a f...n breath!

    • @terrycrowley3904
      @terrycrowley3904 4 роки тому +11

      He is in front of virtil, prolly one of his idlols

    • @deadfrens9710
      @deadfrens9710 4 роки тому +3

      i think they edited the video and cut out the gaps of silence. not realizing it just sounds like hes talking nonstop

    • @TheChuizar22
      @TheChuizar22 4 роки тому +1

      Terry Crowley Virtil

  • @ewwiewen4768
    @ewwiewen4768 4 роки тому +136

    Virgil probably hears this so often when people pitch their clothing vision and ideas to him. Virgil said it perfectly, when he sees the content, he sees 7 brands. I think his mind has transcended the hype street wear culture although being still heavily influenced. The young kid on the other hand, and I commend him for doing what he's doing, is so engulfed in current things that are trendy despite wanting to create timeless pieces. His clothing looks really similar to stuff that pops up on instagram ads every few posts.

    • @bensnappiro4327
      @bensnappiro4327 2 роки тому +6

      ​@wakeupshitiots His brand relies on popular and iconic animes and already existing IPs. If you strip that out, you are left with clothes that are generic and forgettable. He wanted to create timeless pieces, but in the end, he ate those words up and just wanted the quick cash. Kudos to him tho for getting that bread.

  • @Dunnaveli
    @Dunnaveli 4 роки тому +35

    virgil is dropping gems

  • @clipthis2000
    @clipthis2000 4 роки тому +285

    the whole video basically
    the kid: blah blah blah blah blah blah
    virgil: mhm, yeah. stop doing too much

  • @xohyro
    @xohyro 4 роки тому +801

    The kid is trying too hard to explain and convince Virgil his brand is a good idea. If your own brand cannot talk for itself then your brand isnt heading in the right direction.

    • @liveforever832
      @liveforever832 4 роки тому +7

      I was thinking the same thing

    • @gonelikethewind662
      @gonelikethewind662 4 роки тому +34

      hypland is very successful but this kid is not smooth at all lmaoo

    • @jackrobinson7040
      @jackrobinson7040 4 роки тому +1

      Go check out my brand, www.ggwclothing.con 💯👊🏽 appreciate the support if you can! (I’m giving out sponsorships to athletes, musicians etc aswell)

    • @adamherrera2064
      @adamherrera2064 4 роки тому +37

      i get what you mean, but in the end, he had the meeting with Virgil, and Virgil is there to give him pointers. Clearly the kid has some sort of drive and design skills. You never ever hit it out of the park your first time.

    • @SUPA-HERU-NAGA
      @SUPA-HERU-NAGA 4 роки тому +1

      Jack Robinson 💯💯🔥🔥🔥

  • @randomperson4942
    @randomperson4942 4 роки тому +474

    Hypland today is 100% anime merch. Don't know what he took from Virgil's advice.

    • @stephaniecarter2592
      @stephaniecarter2592 4 роки тому +193

      Virgils main point In the conversation (if you were listening) was the concept of 'hyper focus'. The kid has a billion random ideas and references that could be used each as their own brand. Regardless if he picked anime, military, accessibility etc it seems he decided to focus on a concept and follow that hyper focus advice. Fan or not, seems to be working for him

    • @randomperson4942
      @randomperson4942 4 роки тому +42

      @@stephaniecarter2592 I understood that after I watched the entire video but in regards of anime Virgil was touching on the actual cuts and design of the garments within the anime. It just seems like he went overboard on that 1 piece of advice. I like the stuff shown in this old video more than the current brand. Its literally just screenprinted anime clothes.

    • @stephaniecarter2592
      @stephaniecarter2592 4 роки тому +16

      @@randomperson4942 agreed, regardless of how its designed it still follows the concept of hyper focus. Its no longer a combo of different things, only anime which has its audience. Could he expand and go deeper than shirts or the concept of anime from a black & white perspective? Yes 100%.

    • @Mike5000
      @Mike5000 4 роки тому +2

      takes time to change the designs, seasons and to produce it.

    • @elijahhm4768
      @elijahhm4768 4 роки тому +4

      it takes time to develop a brand + he already got the rights to put a bunch of anime references on clothing.

  • @tygur23
    @tygur23 4 роки тому +227

    How old is this kid he is out here making moves while clowns out here being negative

    • @AlexSkyZ8
      @AlexSkyZ8 3 роки тому +6

      he make money that cool but the brand is trash lets be honest

    • @tygur23
      @tygur23 3 роки тому +10

      @@AlexSkyZ8 he is a kid so I wouldn't judge his brand not when he has determination you know many times creative people change and evolve their creations most people dont even want to put the game controller down to be successful this kid is devoted to his grind

    • @Opticaltemperrr
      @Opticaltemperrr 3 роки тому

      Frfr

    • @vezubuhlekhumalo3488
      @vezubuhlekhumalo3488 3 роки тому

      He'll succeed he shouldn't mind the goons

    • @simp6068
      @simp6068 3 роки тому +4

      @@tygur23 Bro is 23 and has a good brand with a devoted niche fanbase to his anime shit, he's doing good from what I can see

  • @fonzo8276
    @fonzo8276 4 роки тому +303

    You already know it ain’t different just by the name HYPLAND

    • @darrion9669
      @darrion9669 4 роки тому +25

      To be fair. He said he started the brand 8 years ago

    • @judemarino8914
      @judemarino8914 4 роки тому +5

      Canned Bread yeah but still he’s older now he should know that name is corny as fuck

    • @alexfcku
      @alexfcku 3 роки тому +7

      Jude Marino the brand has improved like crazy

    • @fonzo8276
      @fonzo8276 3 роки тому +8

      Aluhx ngl, hypland is being carried by their anime design, not that it’s a bad thing but I think it’s what gave them more success

    • @alexfcku
      @alexfcku 3 роки тому +3

      Alfonso Wow yeah and there stuff ain’t half bad, I own a hxh tee and it looks dope

  • @mul1669
    @mul1669 4 роки тому +70

    I'm at a 3:23 right now and paused the video just to get my two cents out. When Kanye came to Perth in 2014 I accidentally ran into Virgil at my local cafe while I was walking back to class at my TAFE. The man who had already designed multiple off-white collections went out of his way to have a conversation with me about art, fashion and Kanye's show while he was eating lunch with Nina Las Vegas. He was so polite and nice to me even though I was wearing the most bum ass fake been trill X HBA shirt and Pyrex shirt. No matter what the outcome of this video is I just want to say that he is deep down in his heart a nice and genuine guy. Allot of people who are around these mega stars before they blow up get a huge head but not Virgil. He's a real bloke who will take the time out of his day if he has it available just to show his fans love. Good luck to this kid in the future I wish I got the opportunity that he has been given.

    • @PoisonIvy-hs7ng
      @PoisonIvy-hs7ng 4 роки тому

      Jean-Luc Soldatic that’s too dope! Check us out on insta @poisonivysociety

    • @explorer4435
      @explorer4435 3 роки тому +1

      The same way he took the time to be kind, & thoughtful, you are too my brother. We appreciate you. You paid it fwd with this comment.

    • @Luisgarcia-fb3gj
      @Luisgarcia-fb3gj 3 роки тому +1

      Crazy how Virgil dissed Pyrex in this video and you mentioned you was rocking a pyrex tee lmao your tshirt had a fucking huge impact on Virgil that years after he met you he’s telling ppl how that name for a brand is the last shit he wants to see or talk about while at dinner is insane I mean that’s if you really at the 3minute Mark

  • @JoogLife
    @JoogLife 4 роки тому +40

    “I’m moving away from anime”... Does a whole Naruto Collection lmaooooo

    • @jqthebest1
      @jqthebest1 3 роки тому +2

      this was 4+ years ago.... he did move away but then anime companies reached out to him. now look at him

    • @JohnSmith39180
      @JohnSmith39180 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah and it’s selling like crazy so what’s the problem again?

  • @flexxdream
    @flexxdream Рік тому +6

    It's ironic seeing the comments now kind of roasting this kid, cause HYPLAND is actually very successful now.

    • @sena_2341
      @sena_2341 Рік тому +1

      yes exactly! good for him

  • @PPPPALEN
    @PPPPALEN 4 роки тому +249

    "moving away from anime" bruh just dropped two naruto rugs and 2 naruto hoodies wym

    • @FLWoodPushers
      @FLWoodPushers 4 роки тому +7

      People can change their mind, who cares

    • @gc6000
      @gc6000 4 роки тому +8

      He matured and focused his brand all his clothes somehow reference anime now

    • @daviddelgado686
      @daviddelgado686 4 роки тому +1

      Facts yo. Lmaoooo

    • @manu-zv6tz
      @manu-zv6tz 4 роки тому +5

      worst part is that the naruto graphic made the hoodies go from alright to unwearable it was totally unnecesary

    • @angelvarela9830
      @angelvarela9830 4 роки тому +2

      He needs to drop it, it's played out

  • @paulvass3419
    @paulvass3419 4 роки тому +49

    I thought Virgil was ripping him in half until I saw the comments in here 😂 if you're reading this my guy you're making money and Young. you got time and got it good

    • @reallyhimongod
      @reallyhimongod 4 роки тому +2

      Paul Vass thank you someone not hating, them fuck boys mad his shit sells out instantly and that he didn’t take any of virgils advice good cause virgils an overhyped ass nigga foreal

  • @WIZART98
    @WIZART98 2 роки тому +27

    I feel as though any other designer would have treated the interaction with this kid as a waste. Virgil sounded and treated him as a creative person.

    • @cozythug
      @cozythug 2 роки тому

      What’s his brand btw?

  • @Ashjohnsonm8
    @Ashjohnsonm8 4 роки тому +15

    Virgil: Make one thing as a template and than repeat
    Literally all of off white

  • @RayNLA
    @RayNLA 4 роки тому +66

    I’m most impressed with how patient Virgil was with this young man. He has drive and talent and just needs a good mentor. What Virgil is telling him that he’s doing a bit much and there should be a bit of mystery behind what he’s doing.

    • @chancewilson6871
      @chancewilson6871 4 роки тому +2

      Facts. Kind of like constructive criticism

    • @RayNLA
      @RayNLA 4 роки тому +1

      @Chance Wilson
      Absolutely sir!
      Thanks for your comment and enjoy the weekend.

  • @kingj6677
    @kingj6677 4 роки тому +153

    This video was originally recorded in 2016. This kid is now 23 years old and has a fairly successful brand.
    Sure it's heavily anime influenced but Virgil did recommend him to focus on one particular theme.

    • @moosemeat300
      @moosemeat300 2 роки тому +31

      fast forward 1 year later from your comment and Hypland as a brand is picking up steam like mad, this kid really figured his business out.
      R.I.P Virgil.

    • @ptg6202
      @ptg6202 2 роки тому +3

      Fr, the kid’s like “oh yea im definitely steering away from anime now and aiming for a more serious style” just to see his brand now is exclusively anime lmao

    • @hyst8745
      @hyst8745 2 роки тому +8

      @@moosemeat300 The kid in the video, Jordan Bentley, is a multi-millionair now

    • @Jaykurosakii
      @Jaykurosakii 2 роки тому +4

      @@ptg6202 if that what he loves then that’s fine and his brand is super successful now even had a collaboration with Hello Kitty which is a huge brand

    • @fredthegreat4440
      @fredthegreat4440 Рік тому

      488k on insta!!! this brand is now highly successful. Some how this guy has built this massive company.
      Totally insane

  • @daisymaedavies
    @daisymaedavies 4 роки тому +1

    I love listening to Virgil talk, so calm, at ease and so knowledgeable

  • @corey3107
    @corey3107 2 роки тому

    This was a super critique. A wonderful opportunity the designer will carry with him forever. Man this is priceless.

  • @timio9506
    @timio9506 4 роки тому +14

    This takes me back to my early days in architecture school, trying to present to my tutors lol. The vibes here hit too close to home... 😅

  • @benjacksonn
    @benjacksonn 4 роки тому +3

    What a dope experience my brother! You are incredibly talented. The world ain't ready for you mate.

  • @carloss.3309
    @carloss.3309 4 роки тому +1

    this is dope! This is what art and design school is all about. Critiques. Everything stays open to growth and evolving.

  • @alexmacleanecl
    @alexmacleanecl 3 роки тому +4

    Man I’d be so stoked to get an interview like this with Virgil for my brand! He’s got so much wisdom. Legend ✨🐐

  • @veeanon2238
    @veeanon2238 4 роки тому +475

    Generic brand with generic style... I smell fast fashion inspired.

    • @spelllingg
      @spelllingg 4 роки тому

      VEE ANON exaaactly

    • @stopcryingalready
      @stopcryingalready 4 роки тому +37

      “Started off by ripping off supreme logo”

    • @rustyd3817
      @rustyd3817 4 роки тому +13

      VEE ANON yeah I totally agree with you about off white

    • @Marialovescooking
      @Marialovescooking 4 роки тому

      Ha generic people like you

    • @brianbradley1345
      @brianbradley1345 4 роки тому +1

      @@stopcryingalready If he didn't acknowledge supreme I think he could've pulled off the bogo thing.

  • @ItsVinnieHager
    @ItsVinnieHager 4 роки тому +180

    i can not believe he just name dropped Raf in front of Virgil lolol

    • @delaxanexel44
      @delaxanexel44 4 роки тому +2

      Vinnie Hager what’s the beef between raf and Virgil?!?

    • @mayowaoloke
      @mayowaoloke 4 роки тому +4

      @@delaxanexel44 www.thecut.com/2017/01/raf-simonss-gq-interview-touches-on-politics-virgil-abloh.html

    • @delaxanexel44
      @delaxanexel44 4 роки тому +6

      Mayowa Oloke lol not a big deal off white is running shit rn

    • @rafowens3168
      @rafowens3168 4 роки тому +34

      @@delaxanexel44 for the Mainstream off white is running shit for the fashion raf is running shit

    • @MjstcV2
      @MjstcV2 4 роки тому +30

      @@delaxanexel44 "off white is running shit" bahahahhaa funniest thing ive heard in a while

  • @usmletraining4908
    @usmletraining4908 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much for posting this

  • @dre_withwithout
    @dre_withwithout 2 роки тому +1

    This is dope. Shoutout to the kid being where he is and inshallah where he’ll end up his brand will speak for itself.

  • @jeffleroy6190
    @jeffleroy6190 4 роки тому +3

    I've been buying hypland for a few years now. dope to see Virgil even acknowledge this brand

  • @unknownvlogs
    @unknownvlogs 4 роки тому +125

    my g

  • @henrylester4051
    @henrylester4051 4 роки тому +1

    THIS IS FANTASTIC! I LOVE HOW VIRGIL IS GIVING BACK TO THE YOUTH OF TODAY AND GIVING THEM GUIDANCE AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO CREATING HIS DREAM.

  • @sleepybear228
    @sleepybear228 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this video! Very insightful.

  • @theonewhoknocks4145
    @theonewhoknocks4145 4 роки тому +16

    He says that he’s moving away from anime, but like, every product on there is anime based lmao

  • @iron_tyson
    @iron_tyson 4 роки тому +93

    Great video. Very thought provoking. This kid's mind is running at 100 miles an hour. He talks a lot but isn't saying much. lol. It's great that Virgil's main point is to bring it back in to a more focused vision.
    The worldwide concept is cool, but I feel like he could push it further. It looks like he is mostly just putting some flags on blank garments. If I were in his shoes, I would consider making up my own flags that then influence the garments. Also look at other "world" designs like the UN logo or old olympics logos for example and pull design elements from that to create new graphics. Could also look at designing his own "Olympics" logo when he is focusing on a specific country.

  • @yankeesrule1357
    @yankeesrule1357 4 роки тому +168

    it pisses me off how this kid isnt taking anything in.

    • @baeryfrankle3732
      @baeryfrankle3732 4 роки тому +8

      agreed, he needs to stop rushing to talk again by saying mmhm after every dam sentence when virgil speaks

    • @theareid3586
      @theareid3586 3 роки тому

      i agree. NO follow up questions or going deeper for details. I wish he dug in more

    • @darnpan
      @darnpan 3 роки тому

      He is showing or telling his success instead of asking questions or guidance. Lost opportunity.

    • @KiaraWilliamsX
      @KiaraWilliamsX 3 роки тому

      How would you know

  • @leahrotter4450
    @leahrotter4450 8 місяців тому

    THANK YOU SO MUCH! Big love

  • @ssavistudios
    @ssavistudios 2 роки тому +7

    A lot of you’s screamed failure with out seeming to have searched him up last year. Because last time I checked he was killing that year too so I’m confused lol. And I’m fucking blown away to have seen him @ 450k followers just now. all the negativity in comments was weird (RIP A LEGEND🌟)

  • @DavidArmah.
    @DavidArmah. 4 роки тому +28

    A lot of the youth/ kids have a similar mindset to the young king. Often, we have so much ideas that we don’t know what to focus on. Virgil is telling him/us that “less is more” & it’s okay to have subgroups when you have a main brand. It’s sad that you have a bunch of people with no avatar tryna bring this kid down when you won’t even say a sentence if u met your idol! Lol

  • @madebydante7869
    @madebydante7869 2 роки тому +1

    One of the vids that got me into graphic design bro

  • @itsniceoutside85
    @itsniceoutside85 4 роки тому +2

    Homies excitement and confidence left minute by minute

  • @ramirphoto
    @ramirphoto 4 роки тому +258

    This was painful to watch. I applaud Virgil for keeping his composure.

    • @jbhllc4222
      @jbhllc4222 4 роки тому +6

      “Uh hmm” STFU

    • @isaiahm9769
      @isaiahm9769 3 роки тому

      I agree

    • @isaiahm9769
      @isaiahm9769 3 роки тому +2

      This is my opinion from the beginning he had no real concept and was just stealing ideas from other people

    • @judemarino8914
      @judemarino8914 3 роки тому

      richard tuan ok I’m not the biggest fan of off white, but he is an incredible influence on fashion culture, a creative director for Louis Vuitton and ACW. You may call his stuff garbage but he paved the way for streetwear to merge with high fashion. Also Kanye designed a unique and well made high quality shoe that I think is pretty fascinating, not only that but Virgils ideas may seem simple and that’s why people call him “unskilled” but at the same time the simplicity he’s achieved is unlike anything that’s been done in fashion

  • @diecockedits5551
    @diecockedits5551 4 роки тому +245

    this kid really said "I'm getting more into this higher fashion like I've been looking at the Raf simons"😂

    • @midfie1
      @midfie1 4 роки тому +2

      Is RAF Simmons even considered high fashion?

    • @nimouh9816
      @nimouh9816 4 роки тому +12

      @@midfie1 for sure bro

    • @midfie1
      @midfie1 4 роки тому +2

      @@nimouh9816 I like the Dior shit but his own brand seem to gothic to be considered high end or luxury to me. Just my opinion. Were does he make his clothes?

    • @midfie1
      @midfie1 4 роки тому +6

      @@nimouh9816 its definitely high end prices though

    • @obykanoby2555
      @obykanoby2555 4 роки тому +15

      @@midfie1 dont even compare raf to dior

  • @camsewell5877
    @camsewell5877 3 роки тому

    I don’t normally comment on videos but I love the insight that Virgil gives to the spectrum of topics that this man brand includes I have a streetwear brand and that I have been growing over the past two years and a lot of the comments that Virgil makes I will now incorporate them with the brand story that I am creating, thank you for this content it has really inspired me to create. You should be proud of the content you create.

  • @EBKmichael
    @EBKmichael 2 роки тому

    Young dude with a passionate vision and a will to grow. That’s a recipe for success.

  • @Seti12345
    @Seti12345 4 роки тому +146

    Another problem is that for example the H as a logo just makes all of his items look like Huf to people who don’t know. Especially the hats

    • @niqie1996
      @niqie1996 4 роки тому +10

      I swear you could just go to Pacsun and buy a Huf hat and anime shirt and you'd look the same haha

    • @cvlturestudio3534
      @cvlturestudio3534 4 роки тому +1

      Thats a good point about the logo

    • @Adamthedogtrainer
      @Adamthedogtrainer 4 роки тому

      Yeah this a bad look for abloh

    • @dantucker2831
      @dantucker2831 4 роки тому +1

      Simular to like helly Hanson tooo it’s dead the H needs switch that one up

    • @oy3ah2025
      @oy3ah2025 4 роки тому +1

      LOLOL.. I HOPE HE LOOKS BACK AT THIS AND PUSH THE V " VEHICLE" HE met virgil and he picked and helped the garments.

  • @senornash8328
    @senornash8328 2 роки тому +9

    Y’all in here going on him but he has a very successful brand. He was very young here. But he didn’t quit now he has contracts with your favorite anime brands 🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @odyssesstaser1688
    @odyssesstaser1688 3 роки тому +2

    I can’t believe this interview was made 5 years ago. Hypland has grown so much

  • @unlockablecharacter1145
    @unlockablecharacter1145 2 роки тому +2

    virgil was looking at all that clothes and ideas and thinking bro wtf lmaoo

  • @fredthegreat4440
    @fredthegreat4440 Рік тому +10

    488k on insta now!!!!
    Hypland is now massive, weird to think a few years ago he only had 16k and making the designs by hand.
    He really specialised into a niche and then became that niche.
    Massive respect for him for that.

    • @TAZS
      @TAZS  Рік тому +1

      yeah that young man is killing it, i'm so happy for him!

  • @alann.138
    @alann.138 4 роки тому +344

    Wow Im mad this kid got this chance to talk to one of the most relevant designers and didn’t do shit with it

    • @jeremiahmaryland
      @jeremiahmaryland 4 роки тому +85

      Well his brand has over 100k followers on instagram now. Say what you want but this kids is way smarter than 99% of the people shitting on him in the comments.

    • @alann.138
      @alann.138 4 роки тому +21

      Jay Reality that’s not the point, or impressive really, what’s bothering me is that he did not take the advice and better himself or his brand, shit look at the crap he’s producing now

    • @andreatosini3015
      @andreatosini3015 4 роки тому +21

      Jay Reality He can have 100k followers but his product and his designs are shit bro. You can find the same design in a H&M or Bershka store.

    • @jeremiahmaryland
      @jeremiahmaryland 4 роки тому +21

      Andrea Tosini This dude is a child. Have you seen virgils early designs? Very trash street wear. I can bet my life that in 10 years this kids design career will be way further than all you kids tryna shit on him. You know why? WORK ETHIC. Everyone starts somewhere remember that.

    • @j.blu2
      @j.blu2 4 роки тому +1

      Jay Reality sure but you could see the vision w virgil and there’s a big diff in the cloth that virgil is cut from compared to this dude.. virgil was around dudes like don c, taz arnold, kanye and ibn jasper he had no choice but to be this great

  • @cdomio
    @cdomio 3 роки тому +6

    Almost a year later and now hypland is across all platforms needless to say, he listened to Virgil

  • @markhenningham2100
    @markhenningham2100 4 роки тому

    This was so interesting and seeing Virgil talk about artistic direction and product pricing so meticulously...I'll probably watch this again just because lol ...hopeless this designer creates some more heat and some buzz in the coming future🔥🔥

  • @KryptonBlaze
    @KryptonBlaze 3 роки тому +1

    That’s some solid advice. Keep it concise. He seems to be doing good for himself now. Shifted to more of anime. Refined his demographic.

  • @oceanntye5678
    @oceanntye5678 2 роки тому +10

    That kid is super successful now y’all tweakin 😂

  • @AntonioMurdock22
    @AntonioMurdock22 4 роки тому +54

    nonetheless good job Virgil... I wonder how he took Raf's critics

  • @kingdot9287
    @kingdot9287 6 місяців тому +2

    he reallyyyy leaned into the anime shit lol

  • @NUXLOO505
    @NUXLOO505 Рік тому +1

    I'm pleased that he went with the Anime theme, as he already has a huge fan base; I do like the mentor's explanation of understanding quality at a higher level.

  • @adamherrera2064
    @adamherrera2064 4 роки тому +8

    I can tell, kid was nervous and he's done enough to get the attention of this group to get him in front of Virgil. I can tell the first time I presented a starting brand in art school, ive had a history of hating public speaking but I had to learn. I was terrible in my first presentation, but with practice, and continuing to speak, and slowing down i was able to articulate my ideas better to where the audience could get an idea of what I was suggesting. This kids on the right path, he'll get better with each time he does this.

  • @aramisponder6954
    @aramisponder6954 4 роки тому +130

    He's saying alot but whats the story behind your brand? What is the purpose? He's young and could still be finding his way. Sometimes less is more. Just slow down and look for inspiration within your self and not always on the outside. I still believe he could do big things especially since he was able to speak with Virgil. Will follow the young man and support.

    • @RayNLA
      @RayNLA 4 роки тому +1

      @Aramis Ponder
      Great summation!

    • @32afsdf
      @32afsdf 4 роки тому +1

      Lmao this video is really old. Look up hypland now

    • @ellongibbs288
      @ellongibbs288 4 роки тому +3

      @@32afsdf the brand still looks the same if you go on their website
      it's strictly anime

  • @ellongibbs288
    @ellongibbs288 4 роки тому +2

    he's still super young and now he has the benefit of his brand to form a fashion or more high end approach.
    he did really well 4 years later after this interview.
    very knowledgeable on his target group, he expanded to different parts of the world, now its time to rebrand and make these other designs a reality.

  • @MYNAMEISKLAY
    @MYNAMEISKLAY Рік тому +2

    Looks like he took Virgil's advice. He and his company have an NBA collab coming out soon. Shout out to him and his vision!

  • @papanelly8935
    @papanelly8935 2 роки тому +4

    Y’all hating on this kid but go look up hypland now they big as fuck the kid made it. So just remember he got to met his possible hero and actually succeeded in hypland while y’all mad he didn’t ask questions you would have.

  • @enocvargas
    @enocvargas 4 роки тому +117

    I just don’t like brands that look like other brands. This looks like a knock off Huf with the H

    • @tlowery9052
      @tlowery9052 4 роки тому +2

      enocvargas it really does, I also feel like he should change the name too. If he feels the need to.

    • @wavyyoko2622
      @wavyyoko2622 4 роки тому

      Huf literally would write huf on a jacket in either print or embroidery and sell to you idiot fucks for 60-80$ for 3 letters haha. Yeah totally.

    • @TheWaldocrazy
      @TheWaldocrazy 3 роки тому +2

      @@wavyyoko2622 niggas out here paying for $200+ for a rip n dip tracksuit 🙄💀

  • @LaynoProd
    @LaynoProd Рік тому +1

    had to go back to this video because of the gems that are changing my life this moment in my career, thank you Virgil RIP and also thank you HYPLAND

  • @mr.zooomy
    @mr.zooomy Рік тому +2

    Hypland is a success rn. Crazy

    • @TAZS
      @TAZS  Рік тому

      yup!!!!

    • @souprah
      @souprah Рік тому

      nigga he is at Zumiez. that brand is drowning

  • @mudboy6396
    @mudboy6396 4 роки тому +19

    I wonder what Virgil is really thinking

    • @glvbukz897
      @glvbukz897 3 роки тому +2

      "Why this nigga look like a reverse pineapple"

    • @svn-ec7go
      @svn-ec7go 3 роки тому

      @@glvbukz897 😂😂😂

  • @reallyhimongod
    @reallyhimongod 4 роки тому +21

    Funny, Hypland now is one of the best anime clothing stores! Dude found is avenue if he sticks with the anime collabs, shit sells out like Supreme fast lol

  • @ayanaali546
    @ayanaali546 3 роки тому

    I needed this

  • @chr1staki
    @chr1staki 3 роки тому

    This is why the internet is so great! Soakin’ it up

  • @dvsir911
    @dvsir911 4 роки тому +23

    He’s doing pretty great for a young man especially if Virgil is talking to him about his stuff. Good for him.

  • @ziggysutherland6932
    @ziggysutherland6932 4 роки тому +25

    “Highsnobsiety”

  • @TheFanzinator
    @TheFanzinator 3 роки тому

    Your best advice is sometimes your own bro good stuff!

  • @jdcook3587
    @jdcook3587 4 роки тому +1

    Man this kid makes what could’ve been an incredible experience to listen to Virgil and soak up every nugget of real world knowledge, experience & wisdom from success & failure but all he wants to do is talk his product, which needs a ton of work obviously

  • @n.mitchell3534
    @n.mitchell3534 3 роки тому +5

    This kids brand is bigger than anyone is these comments. Stop hating, he did something right

  • @jeweltaylor33
    @jeweltaylor33 4 роки тому +159

    Little bro talk too much, take a breath, when people talk this much you really loose intrest in what he's talking about because it becomes overwhelming, he should have been picking virgil's brain more asking more questions instead of talking a mile a minute

    • @kentaaruga4765
      @kentaaruga4765 4 роки тому +9

      For sure. It almost came across as if he didn't back/believe in himself. Definitely should've used the opportunity to have a discussion WITH Virgil Abloh

    • @robjames582
      @robjames582 4 роки тому +4

      Agreed I would pick the shit out of Virgil brand

    • @jarondavis9795
      @jarondavis9795 4 роки тому +1

      Exactly

    • @robjames582
      @robjames582 4 роки тому +2

      Jaron Davis yea I would pick his brain and get ideas on how to finest my brand and get into places with big manufactures like his

    • @jeweltaylor33
      @jeweltaylor33 4 роки тому

      @@RIPxBlackHawk forth of all I think you're more bothered than me and virgil put together, relax brother Black hawk !

  • @bychyke9581
    @bychyke9581 2 роки тому +2

    Sad I was unable to never get to experience this. Would’ve loved to hear Virgil’s take and have a legend giving me industry game. Smh. Fly high Virg 🕊

  • @KiaraWilliamsX
    @KiaraWilliamsX 3 роки тому +1

    That varsity jacket was it for me. This kids talented , I hope he moves forward