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100 1  Pauwels, Alexandre,|eauthor. 
245 10 Sneaker obsession /|cAlexandre Pauwels. 
264  1 Paris :|bFlammarion,|c2023. 
300    176 pages :|billustrations (colour) ;|c24 cm 
336    text|2rdacontent 
336    still image|2rdacontent 
337    unmediated|2rdamedia 
338    volume|2rdacarrier 
520    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. 
650  0 Sneakers|xHistory. 
650  0 Sneakers|xSocial aspects. 
650  0 Sneakers|xHistory|vPictorial works. 
650  0 Sneakers|xSocial aspects|vPictorial works.