These Drawings by Bonafide Icon Represent a Complete Sneaker Archive
Charlotte Joyce Kidd — October 15, 2015 — Fashion
References: bonafideicon.bigcartel & kicksonfire
This series of images by artist Bonafide Icon represent a 'Grail' sneaker archive -- a complete collection of the world's most famous shoes.
Since the 80s, sneaker culture has risen to the status of religion. Sneaker collections worth millions of dollars exist all over the world. At this point, there is a cultural sneaker archive of the most famous shoes ever made -- a sneaker archive containing the best variations of the Air Jordan, the Reebok Kamikaze 2 and the Nike Air Huarache, and many other pairs.
Bonafide Icon has taken on the task of artistically representing this 'Holy Grail' sneaker archive, and does so with skill and a slightly ironic sense of humor. His sneaker archive series is done in a style that looks like stained glass -- poking fun at the modern obsession with the cult of sneakers.
Since the 80s, sneaker culture has risen to the status of religion. Sneaker collections worth millions of dollars exist all over the world. At this point, there is a cultural sneaker archive of the most famous shoes ever made -- a sneaker archive containing the best variations of the Air Jordan, the Reebok Kamikaze 2 and the Nike Air Huarache, and many other pairs.
Bonafide Icon has taken on the task of artistically representing this 'Holy Grail' sneaker archive, and does so with skill and a slightly ironic sense of humor. His sneaker archive series is done in a style that looks like stained glass -- poking fun at the modern obsession with the cult of sneakers.
Trend Themes
1. Sneaker Culture - Opportunity for innovative collaborations and limited-edition releases that cater to the growing sneaker enthusiast market.
2. Cultural Archives - Disruptive innovation potential in creating digital platforms or immersive experiences that showcase and preserve cultural artifacts, like the sneaker archive.
3. Artistic Interpretation - Opportunity for artists to explore unique mediums such as stained glass to create visually striking and thought-provoking works of art.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can tap into sneaker culture by creating unique and collectible sneaker collaborations.
2. Technology - Technological advancements can be leveraged to digitize and create interactive experiences for cultural archives, like the sneaker archive.
3. Art and Design - Artists can experiment with unconventional materials and techniques to create innovative and provocative artworks, like Bonafide Icon's stained glass sneaker art.
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