Pocket Guides to Fashion – serie

Discover the legendary story of Converse, where rubber-soles and a signature chevron-and-star insignia became synonymous with American style and ubiquitous across the world. In this illustrated guide, style writer Jessica Bumpus explores the highs and lows of the iconic high-top sneaker brand from the Chuck Taylor years to its rein as global street style classic. Featuring all of the brands most popular designs from All-Star to One Star, A Pocket Guide to Converse is a treat for all sneaker heads and style seekers.

Discover the legendary story of Nike, where innovation and a signature swoosh took the world by storm.In this illustrated guide, style writer Josh Sims explores the rise of the world's biggest sportswear company from its humble beginnings in Oregon to global fashion monolith. Featuring all of Nike's most iconic designs, highlighting their industry-defining innovations and pop-culture influence, A Pocket Guide to Nike is an essential read for all style seekers and sneakerheads.

Discover the legendary story of Adidas, where three signature stripes took the globe by storm. In this compact guide, style writer Josh Sims delves into the incredible journey of one of the most iconic brands in the world today. From a small town in Germany to a symbol of quality, performance and cutting-edge design, Adidas' rise is nothing short of extraordinary. Featuring all their most iconic innovations, highlighting their revolutionary technology and cultural impact, A Pocket Guide to Adidas is an essential read for all style seekers and sneakerheads.

From its origins producing arch supports and orthopaedic products to its irrepressible rise creating specialised athletic footwear, to its omnipresence as a style staple, New Balance and been defining footwear for well over a century. Featuring all the brand's most iconic models and the celebrities who have made the signature 'N' synonymous with sport and fashion, this is a must-read for all sneaker heads.

In this illustrated guide, bestselling style writer Josh Sims explores the Vans phenomenon from the brand's overnight success thanks to Sean Penn in Fast Times at Ridgemont High to its status as a style staple worn by the diverse likes of Justin Bieber and Iron Maiden.The shoes are beloved for their superior grip and endlessly customizable designs. And like skateboarding - an outsider sport gone global - it has ridden many ups and downs to become a cultural icon.

Dr. Martens, the beloved British boot with its unmistakeable AirWair soles, is a symbol of subcultural style throughout the world, from punk to grunge, glam to goth. In this illustrated guide, style writer Hannah Kane explores Dr. Martens' colourful history of rebellious self-expression. From its origins as a modest workwear boot to its status as one of the most iconic brands in modern culture, who are the people behind the evolution of DMs? And what are the styles that have made it such a mark of attitude and empowerment?