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A bold, neon green cover of the luxury art book "Virgil Abloh. Nike. ICONS" published by Taschen, featuring a large black Nike swoosh and the title "SOMETHING'S OFF."
  • A bold, neon green cover of the luxury art book "Virgil Abloh. Nike. ICONS" published by Taschen, featuring a large black Nike swoosh and the title "SOMETHING'S OFF."
  • A horizontal view of the open spine of the "Virgil Abloh. Nike. ICONS" coffee table book, showcasing its unique Swiss binding and stacked pages.
  • A three-quarter angle of the hardcover art book "Virgil Abloh. Nike. ICONS" by Taschen, highlighting the neon green cover, the spine with the artist's name, and the "luxury fashion book" aesthetic.
  • An open book displaying a page with the title "VOL. 1 ICONS" in black text on a bright yellow background, representing the iconic Nike and Off-White collaboration.
  • Interior book spread showing the Virgil Abloh and Nike collaboration, including a close-up of a deconstructed Off-White sneaker and an original Nike "The Aura of Air" advertisement.
  • A two-page spread from the luxury fashion book featuring a detailed image of a signed Off-White x Air Jordan 1 sneaker on the left and a transcription of Abloh's design notes on the right.
  • A two-page spread from the art book displaying a comprehensive collection of miniature Off-White c/o Nike sneakers on white shelves, organised in a grid format.
  • A wide book spread showing a visual timeline of all the Nike and Virgil Abloh sneaker designs, illustrating the extensive history of "The Ten" collaboration.
  • A bold, neon green cover of the luxury art book "Virgil Abloh. Nike. ICONS" published by Taschen, featuring a large black Nike swoosh and the title "SOMETHING'S OFF."
  • A horizontal view of the open spine of the "Virgil Abloh. Nike. ICONS" coffee table book, showcasing its unique Swiss binding and stacked pages.
  • A three-quarter angle of the hardcover art book "Virgil Abloh. Nike. ICONS" by Taschen, highlighting the neon green cover, the spine with the artist's name, and the "luxury fashion book" aesthetic.
  • An open book displaying a page with the title "VOL. 1 ICONS" in black text on a bright yellow background, representing the iconic Nike and Off-White collaboration.
  • Interior book spread showing the Virgil Abloh and Nike collaboration, including a close-up of a deconstructed Off-White sneaker and an original Nike "The Aura of Air" advertisement.
  • A two-page spread from the luxury fashion book featuring a detailed image of a signed Off-White x Air Jordan 1 sneaker on the left and a transcription of Abloh's design notes on the right.
  • A two-page spread from the art book displaying a comprehensive collection of miniature Off-White c/o Nike sneakers on white shelves, organised in a grid format.
  • A wide book spread showing a visual timeline of all the Nike and Virgil Abloh sneaker designs, illustrating the extensive history of "The Ten" collaboration.
Virgil Abloh. Nike. ICONS Coffee Table Book

Virgil Abloh. Nike. ICONS Coffee Table Book

£60.00 GBP
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Are you a sneakerhead? 👟🎨

Published by Taschen, a name synonymous with high quality, democratised art books, ICONS is a meticulous deep dive into the creative genius behind "The Ten." In 2016, Abloh, a multidisciplinary artist and designer, re-envisioned 10 of Nike's most iconic sneakers, including the legendary Air Jordan 1 and Air Max 90. The result was a seismic shift in sneaker culture, transforming mass-produced footwear into sought after pieces of contemporary art.

352 pages 📖

Abloh's unique approach drew on a rich tapestry of influences, from the playful subversion of Dadaism to the intellectual rigour of architectural theory. He deconstructed each shoe, playing with language and sculptural elements. Swooshes were sliced off and reattached with tape, and his signature text fragments in quotation marks appeared on the Air Force 1. The book documents this process with incredible detail, showing prototypes, original text messages between Abloh and Nike designers, and treasures from the Nike archives. It's a rare glimpse into the mind of a modern master.

Dimensions: 25.5 x 3.6 x 29.7 cm 📕

The book itself is a work of art, a testament to Abloh's cooperative ethos and Taschen's commitment to exceptional design. Designed by the acclaimed London based Zak Group, the book features a Swiss binding that deliberately showcases an open spine, a nod to Abloh’s deconstructive vocabulary. The publication is a two part compendium, serving as both a visual catalogue of the collection and a conceptual toolbox. It even includes a lexicon defining the key people, places, and ideas that fuelled the project.

A Masterpiece of Art, Fashion, and Design 🎨

This luxury art book is an absolute must have for collectors of contemporary art, streetwear, and design history. It offers unparalleled insights into the intersection of fashion and art, and the enduring legacy of an artist who believed in making art accessible to all. Abloh himself was a trained architect who brought his architectural principles to everything he created. His work was deeply rooted in a dialogue between materials, form, and cultural context. He famously declared, "Everything I do is for the 17-year old version of myself," a philosophy that underscores the youthful, rebellious energy present in his designs.