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1000 sneakers : a guide to the world's greatest kicks, from sport to street

Le Maux, Mathieu, author

Overview

A visual history of the world's most coveted and popular footwear, from early Keds and Converse All Stars to the latest fashion and design icons. Every sneaker has a story to tell, and this encyclopedic book features full-color images of the sneakers that have most influenced global sneaker culture with examples to engage sneaker aficionados of all stripes. This book comprehensively showcases sneakers through time from early Air Jordans, the original Air Force 1, and Adidas Superstars to iconic contemporary designs by pop culture figures like Kanye West and cool fashion designers like Yohji Yamamoto and Martin Margiela. Every angle is covered with legendary sneakers, groundbreaking designs, and technical advancements, as well as the athletes and celebrities who made the shoe famous. The book features detailed reference sections for collectors, histories of leading brands and designers, and anecdotes, making this book the perfect gift for sports, design, and street fashion enthusiasts alike.

• Publisher: Universe
• Subject: Sneakers Pictorial works. / Athletic shoes Pictorial works. / Sneakers Catalogs. / Athletic shoes Catalogs. / Sneakers History. / Athletic shoes History.
• ISBN: 0789332558, 9780789332554

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Holdings :

Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
GV749.S64 L4 2016	1	BOOK	ARTS