DC Shoes have released a collection inspired by and to honour the work of seminal artist, Andy Warhol.
On April 15th 2022 DC Shoes released their collection with The Andy Warhol Foundation, called Warhol x DC: Collisions. The collection features custom footwear and apparel which is meant to reflect the artistic legacy of the preeminent American artists of the 20th century.
DC Shoes states in a release,
“As a brand founded on the idea of “Collisions,” we adopted a unique approach to the project by creating four themed capsules — STRENGTH & FRAGILITY, LIFE & DEATH, SAINTS & SINNERS and WAR & PEACE.”
These four capsules or mini-collections, aim to create four unique narratives, which are combined with some of Warhol’s most iconic works. The collection as a whole aims to bring to life the artistic skills of Andy Warhol and honour the legacy he has left behind.
Andy Warhol – American Icon
Andy Warhol was an Artist, Producer and film director who was responsible for spearheading the visual arts movement of pop art.
Warhol’s works were interested in the relationship between artistic expression, advertising and the celebrity culture of the 1960s. His works took on many forms and used many materials such as painting, silkscreening, photography, film and sculptures.
Andy Warhol’s top 3 most notable works are Marilyn Dyptich (1962), Campbell’s Soup Cans (1962) and Cow Series (1966). Cow Series (1966) is seen in the DC Shoes Collection along with other Warhol works that may not be as well known, but capture Warhol as an artist.
Sadly Andy Warhol passed away on the 22nd of February 1987 at the age of 58, he left behind a significant legacy and a lasting impression on the Art world.
The Capsule Collections
Strength and Fragility
This Mini-Collection Capsule from the Warhol X DC: Collisions collection. This Capsule leans into an ironic collision between the hard-hitting nature of skateboarding and andy Warhol’s Iconic Fragile Print.
This mini collection also features the input of DC Pro, Evan Smith who is a Pittsburgh Skateboarder. This capsule features three items, and a fourth will be added soon.
Out Now:
Men’s Andy Warhol Manual S
Skate shoes: $89.99
Men’s Andy Warhol Fragile
Snapback Hat: $44.99
Coming Soon:
Men’s Andy Warhol Lynx Zero S
Skate Shoes: $119.99
Life And Death
This Mini-Collection Capsule from the Warhol X DC: Collisions Collection and is called Life and Death. This capsule is inspired by Warhol’s lightest and darkest works collide to form an exciting new narrative. This capsule also showcases how Warhol elevated his pop art to a new stratosphere with his unique brand of symbolism. This mini collection has six items and will add five more items coming soon.
Out Now:
Men’s Andy Warhol Villain
Shoes: $69.99
Men’s Andy Warhol Life and
Death T-Shirt: $49.99
Men’s Andy Warhol Manual Hi
High Top Shoes: $89.99
Men’s Andy Warhol Life and Death
Snapback Hat: $39.99
Men’s Andy Warhol Flower Series
T-shirt: $49.99
Men’s Andy Warhol Life and Death
Long Sleeve T-shirt: $59.99
Coming Soon:
Men’s Andy Warhol Court Caffik
Shoes: $109
Men’s Andy Warhol Lynx
Sandals: $49.99
Men’s Andy Warhol
Net shoes: $109.99
Men’s Andy Warhol Bolsa
Sandals: $39.99
Men’s Andy Warhol Pure
Shoes: $109.99
Saints and Sinners
This Mini-Collection capsule from the Warhol x DC: Collisions collection is called Saints and Sinners. This capsule is about colliding religious reverence with rebellion, Warhol was the master of unholy mashups. The capsule features four items and will add a fifth soon.
Out Now:
Men’s Andy Warhol Manual
Hi High Top Shoes: $89.99
Men’s Andy Warhol The Last
Supper Hoodie:$99.99
Men’s Andy Warhol Manual Shoes: $79.99
Men’s Andy Warhol
The Last Supper T-Shirt: $49.99
Coming Soon:
Men’s Andy Warhol
Manteca Shoes: $109.99
War and Peace
This last Mini-Collection capsule from the Warhol X DC: Collisions collection is called War and Peace. It is inspired by dangerous fun and is founded on the collision between Warhol’s senses of fear and joy. This capsule contains six items, which feature colourful prints of cows and knives, walking the line between fear and joy.
Out Now:
Men’s Andy Warhol
Manual Hi High Top Shoes: $89.99
Men’s Andy Warhol Cow Series T-Shirt:$49.99
Men’s Andy Warhol Patch Snapback Hat: $39.99
Men’s Andy Warhol Cow Hoodie: $99.99
Men’s Andy Warhol Manual Slip-on Shoes: $79.99
Men’s Andy Warhol Cow Print Jacket: $139.99
To pre-order, purchase or request more information, check out the DC site.
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