Street artist turned cultural phenomenon Jean-Michel Basquiat erupted onto the art scene in the early 80s. Commanding the walls and subways of downtown New York with racial and socio-political artwork, he soon rapidly elevated into one of the city’s most prestigious creatives. With an era-defining influence that spans art, music, and more, his impact has influenced every generation that’s followed. 

Paying tribute to the late Brooklyn-born poet, musician, artist, and rebel — our 1460 boot, 1461 shoe and backpack provide new canvases for his artwork. Our 1460 boot is printed with Basquiat’s ‘Untitled’ (1982), across the quarters and sock liner, and the 1461 shoe features ‘Pez Dispenser’ (1984), which sees the world-renowned, radical dinosaur painting printed across both the Smooth leather.