Often called the father of modern running and basketball sneakers, Jacques Chassaing has shaped and influenced sports and street fashion like few designers ever will. For the first time, Chassaing reveals what an entire culture has been waiting to hear: the story behind the forty-year career of a pioneering designer who has continually pushed boundaries and led the creation of many of the world s most beloved sneakers. Chassaing thrills and provokes readers with his life experiences, taking them on a journey of continual evolution and revolution. We learn about those who have inspired him and meet those he has inspired. We discover what drove his design philosophy and the process behind some of the greatest sneakers and sports technology ever created: the Forum, Rivalry, Lendl, Edberg, ZX series, Predator, EQT line, Torsion, and his Porsche Design collabs, to name but a few. And we see how Chassaing s designs have impacted modern culture and won a place on the feet and in the hearts of millions of people. This book features stories about and contributions from athletes, celebrities, and designers who have worked with and been influenced by Chassaing and his work, including Michael Jordan, Stefan Edberg, Patrick Ewing, Run DMC, Gary Aspden, Paul Gaudio, and many more. Art directed by Peter Moore, designer of the Nike Air Jordan 1 and creator of the adidas Originals line, From Soul to Sole is a story, a statement, an experience, and a celebration of a life and career that is still impacting how we think about sneakers and street fashion design today.

About the Author
Jacques Chassaing is one of the most respected and admired sports shoe designers in the world.

Reviews
"Chassaing, widely acknowledged as the father of modern running and basketball sneakers, reveals, for the first time, the tale behind his four decade career as a designer who has constantly pushed boundaries and earned legions of fans including celebrities like Michael Jordan, Run DMC, Paul Gaudio and more - many of whom contribute in the book." -INDULGE



Book Information
ISBN 9780847872657
Author Jacques Chassaing
Format Hardback
Page Count 304
Imprint Rizzoli International Publications
Publisher Rizzoli International Publications