Custom Sneakers: Everything You Need to Personalize Your Kicks - Softcover

Kenza, Trasfi; Alexi, Pav

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798881601546

Verlag: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2025

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A complete step-by-step guide to sneaker customization from renowned sneaker artist KNZ that teaches you how to transform ordinary kicks into one-of-a-kind wearable art.

This fun, accessible guide to upcycling sneakers into works of art is the ultimate resource for anyone who wants to personalize their shoes and develop their own signature style. Global streetwear artist KNZ shares her accessible yet sleek techniques for customization, like stripping, painting, stitching, and more, accompanied by step-by-step tutorials.

Each example design is showcased in a stunning layout with captivating images by street fashion photog Alexi Pav. Through detailed tutorials built around iconic sneaker silhouettes, you'll gain practical experience while exploring color, illustration, mixed media, textures, and contemporary streetwear aesthetics.

• Step-by-step tutorials for sneaker customization from renowned sneaker artist Kenza Trasfi (KNZ) designed for beginners and experienced artists alike
• Includes detailed information about materials, preparation, painting, finishing, and design concepts, as well as an illustrated history of sneaker cultue
• Inspires creativity through wearable art pieces and encourages sustainable fashion by upcycling existing sneakers
• Perfect gift for sneakerheads, artists, fashion lovers, and DIY creators

Unlock your creative potential and create shoes that reflect your unique style.

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Kenza Trasfi is a young designer and artist who developed a passion for customizing sneakers while in school and is now one of the most influential sneaker designers in the world. She has worked for brands such as Nike and Amazon and has worked with L.A custom shoe shop, "The Shoe Surgeon". She is a globally respected artist with 2 million followers across social media. She lives in Paris, France.

Alexi Pav is an international fashion and lifestyle photographer and videographer based in Paris, France. alexipavlov.com

Eisner-nominated, Harvey-winning translator, opera singer and podcast host Nanette McGuinness has translated over 100 books and graphic novels for children and adults from French, Italian, German and Spanish into English. athenatranslations.nanette.biz

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The long-awaited guide to upcycling your sneakers into unique kicks by French artist and TikTok star Kenza Trasfi (@knz.tv)! Packed with fresh designs for 5 iconic sneakers, easy step-by-step instructions, photos by Alexi Pav, a technique F.A.Q., and bonus inspo you to feed your imagination. Dare to be yourself!

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798881601546
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 144
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Andrews McMeel Publishing; https://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/; ; 1130 WALNUT; KANSAS CITY; MO; 64106; USA
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