Fifty Sneakers That Changed The World

Author: Alex Newson

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  • : 9781840916782
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  • : September 2015
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  • : September 2015
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Description

Over the course of its history the sneaker has undergone a complete transformation, taking it from functional sportswear to high fashion. The Design Museum's Alex Newson traces this evolution through the 50 most influential examples, from the classic Converse All Star up to the very latest blends of technological innovation and fashion-conscious style.

Author description

Alex Newson (Author) Alex Newson has been a curator at the Design Museum in London since 2009. He has worked on award-winning exhibitions, covering topics such as the impact of design on sport and how digital technology has influenced design and manufacturing. The Design Museum (Author) The Design Museum's mission is to celebrate, entertain and inform. It is the world's leading museum devoted to contemporary design in every form from furniture to fashion, and architecture to graphics. It is working to place design at the centre of contemporary culture and demonstrates both the richness of the creativity to be found in all forms of design, and its importance.