Overview
- Off-White and creative director Ib Kamara announced a mutual split in a joint statement that thanked Kamara for his work and left open the possibility of future collaborations.
- Kamara said he leaves with pride in the collections, shows and conversations he helped build and described his time at the brand as a profound creative education.
- Bluestar Alliance’s CEO Joey Gabbay publicly praised Kamara’s vision and energy and reiterated that the company continues to admire his talent.
- Since Bluestar bought Off-White in 2024, Kamara staged multiple high-profile shows in New York and Paris and oversaw relaunch projects such as the lower-priced L/AB c/o Off-White line and the 10 x 10: Off-White Icons Reimagined program.
- The exit raises questions about how Bluestar and Off-White’s leadership will preserve Virgil Abloh’s legacy while defining a new commercial and creative path for the brand.