With the untimely demise of Virgil Abloh, the world of sneakers lost an iconic figure, and undoubtedly the fashion industry will never be the same. Known for bringing streetwear such as hoodies, sweatshirts and sneakers to the catwalk, Abloh passed away on Sunday after a long battle with cancer. He was diagnosed with cardiac angiosarcoma - a rare, aggressive form of cancer - in 2019.

He made waves in the fashion industry with the onset of sneaker culture. The star redefined the meaning of sneakers as they were only used for exercise earlier. It was Abloh who made sneakers a wardrobe staple. For instance, in 2017, he worked with popular brand Nike to customise a number of the company's most famous sneakers. Abloh retained the original structural design of the shoes but added his own ideas and innovations like zip-ties and bold slogans. He even created a unique kit for tennis legend, Serena Williams.