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Virgil Abloh. Nike. ICONS
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Nike's collaboration with fashion designer Virgil Abloh resulted in the creation of a unique sneaker collection that redefined the boundaries of sneaker design. The book "ICONS" documents this collaborative effort and provides an insight into the creative process behind the designs. The book is divided into two parts, one presenting a visual culture of sneakers while the other part defines the key people, places, objects, ideas, materials, and scenes that inspired the project.
The first part showcases Abloh's investigative approach through documentation of prototypes, original text messages between him and Nike designers, and treasures from the Nike archives. The second part offers a lexicon that defines the key elements of the project. Texts by Nicholas Schonberger, Troy Patterson, Glenn Adamson, and Virgil Abloh himself frame the collaborative work within fashion and design history.
The book also provides a glimpse into Abloh's DIY approach, which gave each model in the Off-White™ c/o Nike collection its own unique touch. His deconstructive vocabulary is reflected in the Swiss binding that showcases an open spine and discloses the production of the book.
Abloh's designs offer deep insights into engineering ingenuity and burst with cultural cachet. Drawing on the genius of the original shoe, he played with language and sculptural elements to construct new meaning. Inspired by the wit of Dadaism, architectural theory, and avant-garde happenings, he analyzed what makes each shoe iconic and deconstructed it into an artistic assemblage.
In 2016, Nike and Abloh joined forces to create a sneaker collection that celebrated 10 of the company's most iconic shoes. With their project The Ten, they reinvigorated sneaker culture by reimagining classics like Air Jordan 1, Air Max 90, Air Force 1, and Air Presto, among others.
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| Brand | Taschen GmbH Taschen is a German publishing house that specializes in art, architecture, design, and photography books. It was founded by Benedikt Taschen in 1980. |
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352 pages |
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9783836585095 |
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English |
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Cologne, Germany |
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Taschen GmbH |
