Abloh reversed luxury’s direction from dictating style to following streetwear.

Evidence

Abloh used his appointment to intentionally reshape the luxury paradigm. Historically, luxury brands dictated style to the wealthy; under Abloh, they took cues from the streets. “My muse has always been what people actually wear,” he remarked, “and I am really excited to make a luxury version of that.” — W. David Marx, Blank Space, 764