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Jessica Bumpus

A Pocket Guide to Converse

Jessica Bumpus

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English
Laurence King Publishing
24 April 2025
Individual designers; Fashion & beauty industries; Fashion & style guides
Series: Pocket Guides to Fashion
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.
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Imprint:   Laurence King Publishing
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 194mm,  Width: 146mm,  Spine: 16mm
Weight:   396g
ISBN:   9781529444407
ISBN 10:   1529444403
Series:   Pocket Guides to Fashion
Pages:   160
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  ELT Advanced ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Jessica Bumpus is a fashion journalist, author and digital editor. She was previously Fashion Features Editor, at British Vogue and has written for the likes of Marie Claire, Vogue.com, ELLE US, Harper's Bazaar, Sunday Times Style and Glamour. She is author of Vivienne Westood (2023) and The Little Book of Dolce & Gabbana (2024).

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