Footpatrol To Celebrate Sneaker Culture With ‘The Blueprint Exhibition’
Written by SOURCE on October 31, 2022
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of its innovative sneaker fraternity, Footpatrol has announced the launch of The Blueprint Exhibition, an immersive installation which details the retailer’s early beginnings through to its current residency on Berwick Street, London, and Rue Du Temple in Paris, while spotlighting the unique people and stories along the way.
Located at Noho Studios in the heart of Soho, the event—which is set to take place on November 5 &6—will showcase 20 years of enviable product chronology, with new anniversary styles, rare archival styles and unreleased silhouettes all taking centre stage. Sneaker fanatics will be able to take in defining collaborative projects from over two decades, including the super-iconic adidas Superstar 35th Anniversary, Asics Gel-Lyte 3 “Squad” and FP’s first foray into the art world with NYC stalwart, KAWS.
Founded in 2002 by Michael Kopelman, Simon Porter and Fraser Cooke, Footpatrol launched with the idea to offer the most desirable pieces to the sneaker community. Throughout its 20 years, the footwear-led retailer has been at the heart of supplying said community with the most desirable sneakers, apparel, and accessories. Specialising in top releases, unique pieces and the occasional deadstock pair, the brand has become renowned for its various drops from the likes of NikeLab, Jordan, adidas Consortium, Converse Incubate, Vault by Vans, as well as in-house products and exclusive collabs.
Underpinning Footpatrol’s three values of Community, Design and Culture, The Blueprint will play host to a range of daily programmed talks—ranging from the world of footwear development and production, the rise of sneaker culture in Europe, and how community has impacted fashion, style and music—led by a panel of pioneering industry experts.
The Footpatrol 20th Anniversary Blueprint Exhibition will open to the public on November 5, running until November 6, at Noho Studios, Soho, London. Those wanting to attend can sign up via launches.footpatrol.com.
