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ERA
Pre-Yeezy Season 1, circa 2015
FEATURES
Scrapped sample upper inspired by the iconic "Adidas Ace" soccer cleat. Sample tags at tongue with an early rendition of the Yeezy sole which would later go on to be used by various colorways of the 350 and 350 V2 models. Marked a size US 11.5, but best fits US 10-11.
BACKSTORY
Unseen by the general public and Yeezy collectors alike, the Yeezy 350 "Ace" sample was created for an early lookbook featuring a scrapped rendition of his now historic Yeezy Season 1 collection. The collection, which stood as the artist formerly known as Kanye West's first commercially available and formally shown body of work, marked his formal entry into fashion as a creator rather than collaborator. Only a matter of weeks after its creation, this rendition of the Yeezy Season 1 collection was mysteriously scrapped, only surviving on through leaked screenshots. With a vast majority of Ye's fanbase still unfamiliar with this iteration of the collection, no formal reasoning was offered as to why it the lookbook was cancelled. Rumors around the industry suggest that the choice was made due to circumstances surrounding the shoot's lead model, which drew apprehension from the team due to its potential to draw a controversial media spectacle which would potentially overshadow the landmark event that was Ye's first formal collection at the helm of YEEZY.
CONDITION
No significant marks or blemishes, only worn indoors for original scrapped Yeezy Season 1 photo shoot and recent LOW PLACE LIKE HOME promo shoot.
PROVENANCE
In private possession of Adidas archives since 2015 until being personal gifted to an influencer and creative advisor to Ye. Sold privately into the extensive collection of a close acquaintance and archivist in 2017 where it remained until it's eventual arrival at LOW PLACE LIKE HOME in October of 2022.
