Touch It Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I thought this deserved it's own thread. Dondi is by far one of my favorite writers he was so far ahead of his time. Michael White (Artist #1) Michael x Dondi White Michael White's homage to his late brother Dondi White, serves as the first of 100 among Converse 1HUND(RED) Artist designs. Dondi White, born Donald J. White (1961-1998), was an artist who is recognized as having set the stylistic standard that influenced a generation of graffiti writers. Often using New York's Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) trains as his canvas, Dondi's pieces created between 1977 to 1982 are highlighted as some of the most influential works in graffiti culture. Dondi White was one of the first graffiti artists to have a one-man show in the Netherlands and Germany and his work is collected by several European museums. In 1984, he began working mainly with blueprints to create collages combining exacting pencil and ink drawings with graffiti. The result was a series of highly intricate pieces, each of which took months to complete. After a long illness, White died on October 2, 1998 from complications from AIDS. In April 2003, the Dondi White Foundation was created to raise funds to support educational programs on HIV/AIDS prevention and services aimed to improve the lives of those affected by AIDS. For Converse 1HUND(RED) Artists, Michael and the White family provided images and sketches from Dondi White's personal journal to create a Pro Leather oxford shoe that features black suede detailing and a classic b-boy image outline in suede on the tongue. "B. Boys and Beyond" is etched on the mid sole and unique graffiti embroidery graces the shoe's outsole. The clear sole will feature a unique blueprint collage Dondi created and his classic "Tradition" piece will be placed in the insole. The Michael White x Dondi White 1HUND(RED) Artist collaboration shoe will be available December 15 2007.MSRP $90 with 10% of the net wholesale price of this shoe going to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Geneva, Switzerland). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimes Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I like em.It's also going to a good cause.Bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john brown Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 there a good look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindext Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Those shoes don't really seem to fit his style.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CACashRefund Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 YEAH I READ THE TITLE THINKING "OH SHIT, THOSE ARE GONNA BE SIIICK!" BUT THE ACTUAL SHOES ARE DISAPPOINTING IN MY OPINION AT LEAST BUT WHATEVER ITS GOING TO A GOOD CAUSE AND ITS SOMEBODY REMEMBERING THEIR BROTHER CANT HATE ON THAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimes Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 that 2Many sketch is straight killin em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyLox Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 that is hands down my favorite set of letters EVER> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KRYLON2~ Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 that 2many sketch is sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The optick one Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 DONDI is the STYLE MASTER GENERAL.... RIP DONDI CIA KING.. Respect. Optick One BMK,TOP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abracadabra Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 dondi is my favourite writer of all time but that shoe is gross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirkb Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 the shoe doesnt even really have his letters on it...just a piece of one letter. wack... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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