SS2008 Bernhard Willhelm High-Tops

For over two decades Bernhard Willhelm has challenged tradional concepts with parody, consistently ridiculing the commercialized hive-mind of the fashion industry alongside general socio-political constructs. He has engaged the role of the jester, expressively unbound and unrefined. SS2008 was a great example of slapping multiple industry/social ideas in the face with one swing, and we can start with the powerful sexual presence of gay French adult actor, François Sagat. Sagat’s feature in the collection laughs at typical model castings that often communicate unrealistic body standards. Sagat wears recognizedly masculine sportswear concepts sensually merged with revealing and fetishized silhouettes, ultimately denouncing the rudimentary order of sexuality. These high-top sneakers in black were worn by Sagat in looks 3, 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, and 32… although fair warning that his wang is hanging throughout the lookbook. They are not in the best condition, as the insole has deteriorated and needs to be replaced. Size 10.5/44 Comes with box