Highsnobiety: Defining the Aspirational in the Age of Hype

Highsnobiety: Defining the Aspirational in the Age of Hype

by Gestalten
Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag Year: 2019 Pages: 320 ISBN: 9783899559835 ●●●●○
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An exploration of contemporary streetwear culture and aspirational brand consumption.

Why it matters

Highsnobiety mapped the exact moment when streetwear, luxury, and aspiration became indistinguishable. This book is both a document and an artefact of that shift. Essential for understanding how 'hype' became a legitimate cultural and commercial force.

Quick Take

The visual guide to how aspiration works in the age of drops and collabs. Gestalten at their best.

Mike's Take (Audio)
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The Relevance Index
The aspiration economy – where hype meets relevance

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