An accessible and comprehensive encyclopedia of 1,000 deadstock
sneakers––the originals produced for exclusive, limited-edition
releases––by trendsetting sneakerhead and infamous reseller,
Larry Deadstock “Deadstock” refers to the originals: authentic,
unworn sneakers that were produced for limited-edition releases,
limited-run re-runs, or pairs that have otherwise stopped being
made. No longer available from the direct retailers, deadstock is
the most desirable, exclusive, and valuable merchandise in
existence, only available from select resell shops and websites
such as Larry Deadstock’s. In 1,000 Deadstock Sneakers,
deadstock collector and infamous reseller Larry Deadstock teams up
with streetwear journalist François Chevalier to dive deep
into the origins, history, and trends of international sneaker
culture. This book features: The origin story behind the first pair
of Air Jordans Basketball legends Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, and
Michael Jordan Groundbreaking designers such as Virgil Abloh
Influential figures like Will Smith, Spike Lee, and Travis Scott
Informative anecdotes from Larry Deadstock Original advertisements
from Nike, Adidas, Air Jordan, New Balance, Rebook, Vans, and
more Complete with detailed research, historical context, and trend
analysis on the aesthetic appeal of each style, this book explores
the significance of the sneaker in fashion and culture today
through 1,000 coveted deadstock sneakers of the last 50 years. This
is a must-have reference text for sneakerheads and deadstock
collectors; eye candy for sports fans, influencers, and all sneaker
wearers; and an exploration of a rising phenomenon in fashion and
streetwear for anyone interested in contemporary American culture.
General
Imprint: |
Abrams
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
Authors: |
Larry Deadstock
• François Chevalier
|
Dimensions: |
279 x 195mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
544 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4197-7198-9 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-4197-7198-1 |
Barcode: |
9781419771989 |
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