Modern Collectibles ™

The late designer bridged a necessary gap between youth culture and stalwart luxury traditions. Can LVMH maintain that connection without him?

Virgil Abloh’s cult of personality helped secure Off-White’s status as a leading luxury brand. Eight months after his passing, can the label grow without him?

Virgil Abloh revolutionized the brand’s approach to footwear. Without him, the label is at a crossroads on where to go next.

At Off-White and Louis Vuitton, the designer spliced and diced our conception of what fashion can be.

Why the likes of Gucci and Loewe are turning to anime and manga to make luxury wares into instant collectibles.

As young consumers swap exclusivity for inclusivity, brands need to learn to exchange inflated prices for authentic cultural value.

It’s no coincidence the Oblique pattern made its way on to the Dior Jordan.

Art and commerce have always existed in tandem. But the artists who move seamlessly between branded collabs and large-scale exhibitions walk a fine line between exclusivity and commercial appeal.

Sitting at the crossroads of couture and sneakerhead culture, the Dior x Air Jordan shoes have all the trappings of a modern collectible.

Sitting at the crossroads of couture and sneakerhead culture, the Dior x Air Jordan shoes have all the trappings of a modern collectible.

How The North Face’s coveted puffers became a canvas for everyone from KAWS to Supreme without losing their outdoor credentials.

Streetwear and luxury collaborations are a dime a dozen. Successful collaborations are another story.

The Air Jordan 1 is more than just a sneaker — it’s a cultural icon.

Limited-editions, high prices, most coveted fashion items generate desire by restricting access. With his Shopping Bag, Telfar Clemens wrote his own rules.

We spoke to top Supreme collectors to uncover why they are drawn to Supreme, and how these collections build value.

Jing Daily Modern Collectibles examines the moments in fashion history that led up to the fated Louis Vuitton x Supreme collaboration and how the collection’s value has grown since.

Jing Daily Modern Collectibles is a new platform that marries editorial with commerce to take a deeper look at the products that define modern luxury. Here, our focus is on the brands and creators that break and subvert the traditional mold of what earns collectible status. What defines a modern collectible? Read on for our criteria and parameters.