11/20/2009
Terence Koh x Converse
I'm sure I make this clear at least once every month– but shoes really get me off. By no means do I consider myself aligned with the traditional idea of a sneaker head, but footwear has always had a strange effect over me. So, not unsurprisingly, this morning I found this really fantastic, and quite unexpected collab that has really got me buzzing. I would love to see the art direction behind the creation of this rather unique Chuck Taylor. Other collaborators seem to spend so much time almost designing, effectively choosing color-ways and styling– this however, literally breaks the mold. Even if its only by a little.
For those who don't know, Koh best known as a performance artist, though is by no means limited to do that title. He works in a number of mediums, and his work is typically derived from "queer," or "punk" subcultures. His contributions have made him a pivotal figure in today's New York Downtown art scene, and is most certainly a gay icon as well.
