Famous graphic designer John Maeda has teamed up with Reebok for the beautiful Reebok x Maeda Emoretion.
Maeda drew inspiration from the 7th Law- emotion- from his book, The Laws of Simplicity where he urges us to embrace our natural desire for personal meaning in everything we do.
The design has a limited quantity of 100 pairs that will be available as of March 31st 2008.
Maeda has collaborated with Reebok before on the Timetanium sneakers which was inspired by Time. It sold out in 14 hours!
Handwritten Art Sneakers
Reebok x Maeda Emoretion
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