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The first monograph on the iconic independent New York street fashion label Supreme.
In April 1994, Supreme opened its doors on Lafayette Street in downtown Manhattan and became the home of New York City skate culture. Challenging the dominance of the established Wes Coast skater scene and the new conservatism of 1990s New York, Supreme defined the aesthetic of an era of rebellious cool that reached from skaters to fashionistas and hip hop heads.
Over the last sixteen years, the brand has stayed true to its roots while collaborating with some of the most groundbreaking artists and designers of its generation, and with stores in Los Angeles and Japan has become an international icon of independent counter-cultural style.
This definitive monograph - with written contributions from contrasting arbiters of style, Aaron Bondaroff and Glenn O'Brien, and including an interview between founder James Jebbia and the artist KAWS - brings together the disparate elements of the brand's output, from legendary advertising campaigns to especially commissioned skateboard designs, photographs, and artworks, and a comprehensive index of their products to date.
Including collaborations with Jeff Koons, Richard Prince, Damien Hirst, Public Enemy, Lou Reed, and Futura 2000 among many others, this richly illustrated book is a survey of sixteen years of contemporary street fashion and culture reflected in the pioneering work of one of New York's most influential independent labels.
In April 1994, Supreme opened its doors on Lafayette Street in downtown Manhattan and became the home of New York City skate culture. Challenging the dominance of the established Wes Coast skater scene and the new conservatism of 1990s New York, Supreme defined the aesthetic of an era of rebellious cool that reached from skaters to fashionistas and hip hop heads.
Over the last sixteen years, the brand has stayed true to its roots while collaborating with some of the most groundbreaking artists and designers of its generation, and with stores in Los Angeles and Japan has become an international icon of independent counter-cultural style.
This definitive monograph - with written contributions from contrasting arbiters of style, Aaron Bondaroff and Glenn O'Brien, and including an interview between founder James Jebbia and the artist KAWS - brings together the disparate elements of the brand's output, from legendary advertising campaigns to especially commissioned skateboard designs, photographs, and artworks, and a comprehensive index of their products to date.
Including collaborations with Jeff Koons, Richard Prince, Damien Hirst, Public Enemy, Lou Reed, and Futura 2000 among many others, this richly illustrated book is a survey of sixteen years of contemporary street fashion and culture reflected in the pioneering work of one of New York's most influential independent labels.
About the Author
Aaron Bondaroff began his career working at the Supreme store, and has since created his own fashion and lifestyle brands, Off Bowery and aNYthing. He lives in New York.
Glenn O'Brien is a renowned journalist who has been both music critic and editor of Interview magazine, and writes a monthly style column for GQ magazine. He lives in New York.
KAWS is a New York-based artist who has blurred the boundaries between street art, design and high art in his collaborations with Supreme, Original Fake, and Comme des Garcons, and in his exhibitions at galleries worldwide.
James Jebbia founded Supreme in 1994. He lives in New York.
Glenn O'Brien is a renowned journalist who has been both music critic and editor of Interview magazine, and writes a monthly style column for GQ magazine. He lives in New York.
KAWS is a New York-based artist who has blurred the boundaries between street art, design and high art in his collaborations with Supreme, Original Fake, and Comme des Garcons, and in his exhibitions at galleries worldwide.
James Jebbia founded Supreme in 1994. He lives in New York.
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Format:Hardcover
If you're a streetwear fan or hypefiend then you'll know all about Supreme and this book is a nice testament to the outstandingly hip brand.
Personally I'd have liked it to have dug a little deeper in terms of showcasing their products.
Personally I'd have liked it to have dug a little deeper in terms of showcasing their products.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
An exceptional archiving of a truly great skate/art street brand, plus some nice beaver shots!
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The Supreme book - a decent keepsake
4 Aug 2010
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You've probably read reviews about the book already. It was as hyped a Supreme release as their own box logo tees, and the book doesn't disappoint. However, with its not-as-comprehensive product back catalog as was anticipated, it's not going to be an interesting "read" (it's mostly photos, mind) after the first few leaf-throughs. You can find a lot of the images online (from blogs, previous Supreme books and calendars, press releases), but I guess having them all in one book is worth the 30-some-odd dollars. The best part to me were the preface and the extensive Jebbia interview. These were things never before seen/read, and they gave a good insight into the brand. PS. should have come with a box logo sticker =)
Great Book
24 Oct 2011
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Very interesting book for people interested in the whole supreme world its pretty sweet. Great photography and the backstory.. not to mention quite a nice looking coffee table book and really a great gift as well.
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16 Mar 2011
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This book is a must-have for skateboarders (learn the history of sk8ing), industry types (snow/ wake/ skate boarding), angry teenage boys (find kindred spirits), outcasts (same) and...
Artists! Artists need to read this book because of the different take on why art is made- to make a statement? to prove something? to anger your competition? just for the heck of it?
Great interviews/ bios and stories behind skating, the progression of the sport.
Artists! Artists need to read this book because of the different take on why art is made- to make a statement? to prove something? to anger your competition? just for the heck of it?
Great interviews/ bios and stories behind skating, the progression of the sport.
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