Kanye West's muse Virgil Abloh takes over Louis Vuitton menswear

Virgil Abloh acknowledges the audience at the end of the Off-Whites Autumn/Winter 2018 collection in Paris.

American designer and celebrity DJ Virgil Abloh is to take over menswear at Louis Vuitton, the brand said Monday, in a dramatic shake-up at the top of men's fashion.

The appointment of rap star Kanye West's longtime friend and creative director to the French luxury label shows the massive impact street style is now having on fashion.