Sotheby's will privately sell one of the most prized pairs of sneakers the market has ever offered. From April 16 to April 21, interested parties can make offers to purchase a prototype 1 Kanye West Nike Air Yeezy 2008 sneaker. The shoe is expected to be over $ 1 million in price.
The Nike Air Yeezy 1 is Kanye West's first sneaker created in collaboration with Nike. The sneaker made fashion history after the American performer wore it to his performance at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. In addition, it was one of the first collaborations of a sports brand with an artist, a person from the world of music, not sports. Since then, many brands have partnered with musicians and other creatives to create signature footwear.
“This pair is critical to the development of the Yeezy franchise, which has become one of the most significant brands in sneaker and lifestyle history,” said Bram Wachter, Sotheby's head of streetwear and contemporary collectibles. - Making a name for itself at the 2008 Grammy Awards, the sneaker caused quite a stir in the sneakerhead community as people tried to identify this mysterious pair. Subsequently, we saw a series of collaborations between Kanye and Nike, and then the birth of his line with Adidas. "
The Air Yeezy 1 that Kanye West was wearing is offered for sale by collector and curator @ applied.arts.nyc, Ryan Chang. The pair will be on display from April 16-21 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.
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