COMME des GARÇONS HOMME PLUS x The Rolling Stones SS2006 Pointed Mid Sneakers

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

For her Spring-Summer 2006 collection, Rei Kawakubo paid tribute to legendary rock band, The Rolling Stones, in an homage to rockstar style. The iconic “Tongue and Lips” logo - used as the cover art for the band’s 1971 album, ‘Sticky Fingers’ - was a key motif throughout.

According to original designer, John Pasche, inspiration was drawn from his first meeting with Mick Jagger, where, Pasche remarked, “Face to face...the first thing you were aware of was the size of his lips and his mouth.” The logo, now heavily ingrained in pop culture, featured on everything from shoes to blazers in various colours and sizes. Some iterations were strong, vibrant, multi-coloured, even psychedelic, while others were faded and unassuming. True to the 1960’s era in which the band was born, the logo was printed in a diptych across garments akin to Andy Warhol’s canonical Campbell’s Soup Cans and Marilyns.

The Stones’ countercultural influence was present not only in the clothes, but the way in which they were carried by the models. The runway was treated as a footpath for shaggy-haired youths to strut and dance down. Abound with attitude, some jumped the stairs, while others chatted nonchalantly amongst themselves, occasionally even interacting with the audience.

These sneakers featured in almost every look in various iterations, acting as the platform for the models to strut their stuff. The tongue and lips logo features prominently, accompanied by retro black polka dots on a white base. Constructed from a cotton canvas upper with a rubber sole in an ankle-high silhouette, they add a wearable and fun twist on conventional everyday sneakers.

Made in Japan.

Upper: 100% Cotton; Sole: 100% Rubber

Condition: Very minor signs of wear.

SIZE & FIT:

Size: JAP29

Fit: Men’s US 11.5 - 12