About the Book
Street fashion and urban culture have come a long way from humble beginnings in the 90s. From disparate local scenes in Japan, Europe, and the US, the youth-driven movements of hip-hop, punk, and skateboarding have finally infiltrated high fashion.Book Synopsis
Street fashion and urban culture have come a long way from humble beginnings in the 90s. From disparate local scenes in Japan, Europe, and the US, the youth-driven movements of hip-hop, punk, and skateboarding have finally infiltrated high fashion.
Brands are now eager to collaborate with the icons of music and art who are leading this creative crossover. Customers will stand in line for hours to be the first to own exclusive pieces designed by the likes of Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, and Tom Sachs.
Based in New York, Berlin, and Tokyo, lifestyle publication Highsnobiety is at the forefront of this global phenomenon. The Incomplete immortalizes the stories of brands ranging from Supreme to COMME des GARÇONS. Alongside the most influential designers and tastemakers, Higsnobiety highlights the pieces and brands in mens fashion which have stood the test of time.
Review Quotes
The Incomplete Highsnobiety Guide to Street Fashion and Culture gives equal weight to hip-hop style mavericks, like ASAP Rocky and Pharrell Williams, and the fashion designers they inspire. In 2018, you cant talk about one without the other. -- NEW YORK TIMES-- The New York Times
star-studded art book -- LOFFICIEL-- LOFFICIEL
the bible of generation Y -- NYLON-- Issue #4/2018
From the editors of the blog Highsnobiety comes this overview of the many ways high fashion, music, contemporary art, and streetwear have coalesced in recent years, featuring artists Tom Sachs and Takashi Murakami alongside A$AP Rocky and designer Raf Simons. -- THE STRATEGIST-- The Strategist
Highsnobiety has built a huge following for its around the clock coverage of todays latest streetwear trends and now theyre placing that focus on a new book that covers the history of streetwears influence on fashion and the brands and people that built it. -- Acquire-- Acquire
Streetwear is a religion -- and all that its been missing is a holy text. Luckily, Highsnobiety and Gestalten have just answered streetwear fanatics prayers. The much-loved lifestyle blog has teamed up with everyones favourite coffee-table book publishers to create a hefty tome of street-style knowledge (...). -- ShortList-- Issue of 20.09.2018
The book aims for a broad look at people and brands important to the space through the Highsnobiety lens. -- WWD-- WWD
The first book by Highsnobiety covers the history of streetwears influence on fashion and the brands and people that built it. -- Fashionista-- Fashionista
The Incomplete provides an almost complete overview of todays street culture through cult pieces, spots to visit in capitals around the world and brands and movements to know. The guide will certainly bring your street credibility up to date. -- GQ FRANCE ONLINE-- GQ France Online
amazing read -- Mens Health
Dimensions (Overall): 11.9 Inches (H) x 10.1 Inches (W) x 1.4 Inches (D)
Weight: 3.75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Art
Sub-Genre: Fashion Accessories
Publisher: Gestalten
Format: Hardcover
Author: Gestalten Highsnobiety
Language: English
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