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Sneaker Obsession

by Alexandre Pauwels
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9782080294708
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Flammarion-Pere Castor
  • Publisher Imprint: Flammarion-Pere Castor
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 176
  • Original Price: GBP 18.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 367 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Fashion & Accessories, Subjects & Themes / Fashion, and Subjects & Themes / Popular Culture

This comprehensive illustrated history of the sneaker covers everything from athletic wear to street style, Run-DMC to Travis Scott, Reebok to Nike Air Force 1, and limited editions to sustainability.

The stories behind the brands, designers, and sneakerheads that transformed athletic footwear into a cultural phenomenon unfold in this epic volume. From its early twentieth-century origins as a sporting shoe to the thrill of seeing Michael Jordan's red, white, and black high-tops on the court to the swagger and style of hip-hop footwear, the sneaker has become a status marker and a coveted cult collectible. This history of the sneaker spans Nike's famous swish logo and global domination, the saga of the dueling brothers who respectively founded Adidas and Puma, and the enduring popularity of Off-White kicks and Vans.
With a glossary of key terms and an overview of the technological and stylistic revolutions of the sneaker, this is an essential book for understanding the streetwear universe, vocabulary, and codes; its innovators and their coveted models; as well as the burgeoning global resale economy. Through profiles of the brands; portraits of Virgil Abloh, Chitose Abe, and Travis Scott; and interviews with collector Max Limol and pop culture guru Sarah Andelman of the legendary Parisian boutique Colette, this book offers deep perspective on the creativity of the industry. Insight into the future of sneakers and how the leading brands are committed to sustainability, customization, and gender equity reveal how the sneaker business continues to reinvent itself at the forefront of culture.

Kikikickz is France's leading online sneaker reseller, specializing in rare and limited-edition models. Fashion and lifestyle journalist Alexandre Pauwels is the copywriter at Kikikickz.

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