Stampsolector is a passion project of mine where I take sneaker stories I love and make art. The stories behind them are personal memories of my own or my interpretation of the sneaker.
This is a work in progress which if you are interested in, please check them out and reach out on Instagram as this evolves. https://www.instagram.com/stampsolector/
Or read every story! stampsolector.myportfolio.com
Air Jordan 5
Back in 1990, Tinker Hatfield was busy creating classics and here we was, adding another. If you haven't already watched Abstract on Netflix, I'd recommend watching his episode! Working with Michael Jordan, Tinker likened MJ's dogfight-like flight and fighting spirit in the game to the fierceness and intensity of WWII fighter planes. It might not be instantly recognisable but the shark-tooth shapes on the mid-sole of the shoe are inspired by Aircraft nose art from this time.
The four stamps depict four of a long list of stand out pairs.
At the top left, the “Fire Reds,” and the top right, the “Grapes,” which became synonymous with Will Smith from the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. At the bottom, the sought after “Tokyo T23,” and the Jordan 5 Off White release.
Back in 1990, Tinker Hatfield was busy creating classics and here we was, adding another. If you haven't already watched Abstract on Netflix, I'd recommend watching his episode! Working with Michael Jordan, Tinker likened MJ's dogfight-like flight and fighting spirit in the game to the fierceness and intensity of WWII fighter planes. It might not be instantly recognisable but the shark-tooth shapes on the mid-sole of the shoe are inspired by Aircraft nose art from this time.
The four stamps depict four of a long list of stand out pairs.
At the top left, the “Fire Reds,” and the top right, the “Grapes,” which became synonymous with Will Smith from the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. At the bottom, the sought after “Tokyo T23,” and the Jordan 5 Off White release.
The ever growing Stampsolector Gallery
©Stampsolector - Stamps produced and cards made
Nike SB Dunk Low "Blue Lobster" stamp
After making physical postcards, I also produced each stamp as a large stamp poster.
My take on the Nike Waffle Trainer. As Stampsolector takes my experience or combines other stories to retell the original, I combined Bill Bowerman's claim to the family waffle maker for a shoe trail the next morning, to Donkey from Shrek who says "In the morning, I'm making waffles."
The New Balance 550 had just arrived in the post. I took inspiration from the wear on the New Balance logo and appled it to the graphic. Loved how this one turned out.
PUMA Mostro
This poster was made with a lot of detail, retelling PUMA's Il Mostro campaign that depicted the Monster of the Sea coming to take their boat when PUMA Sailing raced across the world.
