Supreme Book

Author James Jebbia, Contributions by KAWS, Introduction by Glenn O'Brien and Aaron Bondaroff

In April 1994, Supreme opened its doors on Lafayette Street in downtown Manhattan and became the center of New York skate culture. Challenging the dominance of the established West Coast skate scene and the new conservatism of 1990s New York, Supreme defined the aesthetic of an era of rebellious cool that ranged from skaters to fashionistas and hip-hop fans.

Over the past 16 years, the brand has stayed true to its roots while collaborating with some of the most groundbreaking artists and designers of their generation. With stores in Los Angeles and Japan, she has become an international icon of independent, countercultural style.

This definitive monograph - with written contributions from Aaron Bondaroff and Glenn O'Brien, the two contrasting arbiters of style, and an interview between founder James Jebbia and artist KAWS - brings together the various elements of the brand's work, from iconic advertising campaigns to to specially commissioned skateboard designs, photography and artwork, and includes a comprehensive catalog of previous products.

Featuring collaborations with Jeff Koons, Richard Prince, Damien Hirst, Public Enemy, Lou Reed and Futura 2000, among others, this richly illustrated book is a survey of sixteen years of contemporary street fashion and culture, pioneered by one of the most influential reflect independent New York labels.

About the authors
Aaron Bondaroff began his career at the Supreme Store and has since founded his own fashion and lifestyle brands, Off Bowery and aNYthing. He lives in New York.

Glenn O'Brien is a renowned journalist who has been both a music critic and editor of Interview magazine and writes a monthly style column for GQ magazine. He lives in New York.

KAWS is a New York-based artist who has blurred the boundaries between street art, design and high art in his collaborations with Supreme, Original Fake and Comme des Garcons, as well as his exhibitions in galleries around the world.

James Jebbia founded Supreme in 1994. He lives in New York.

Pages: 304