Style is a concept many often equate to designer and wealth, but as Pharrell Williams taught so many, "wealth is of the heart and mind, not the pocket," - style is no different. For many, it was that first fit that fit without any alterations. For some, it was the crisp line up or the perfectly laid silk wrap. For the others, it was the first pair of sneakers that left you with an unmatched feeling of cleanliness.
For the folks who found their fresh through sneakers, Christyna Pourhabib, writer and editor created a space for the sneakerheads to relish on the memory with her debut book The First Pair. Christyna traveled throughout Los Angeles and New York City searching her network and the streets with the question, "What was the first pair of sneakers that made you feel fly?"
Thursday, November 12, Christyna and I chatted about The First Pair on Instagram Live. Together, we went into depth about the process of creation, its necessity in the culture. Pertaining to the Black community, we talked about the importance of style and taking up space.
Released in December 2019, The First Pair explores the emotional connection to sneakers and style overall. A compilation of memories, shoes, and stories, the book provided a space for Christyna to further dig into her creative sphere and sneaker culture, but also into her own identity when it comes to style. In addition to the book, she also produced a coloring book for all ages to accompany her perfectly crafted coffee table piece.
"During quarantine and the ongoing protests and movement for equality, I set out to repurpose my work and create something that would promote healing and creativity, reduce stress hormones and provide an outlet in the midst of ongoing turmoil. The result of this is The First Pair Coloring Book."
Watch the full interview with Christyna below!
To purchase The First Pair or download a free e-copy of the coloring book visit, thefirstpairbook.com.
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