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Fifty Sneakers That Changed the World

Alex Newson

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.

  • Classification : Fashion
  • Pub Date : APR 6, 2017
  • Imprint : Conran Octopus
  • Page Extent : 112
  • Binding : HB
  • ISBN : 9781840916782
  • Price : INR 799
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Alex Newson

Alex Newson is a curator at the Design Museum in London - and a passionate cyclist. He has worked with a number of cycling's most celebrated names and manufacturers including Chris Boardman Bob Haro Graeme Obree Team Sky Pinarello Santa Cruz and Felt.

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 graphics and architecture to industrial design. 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.

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