HAWES, Byron. Drop.

(Brooklyn, NY): powerhouse Books, 2018.  First edition.  Quarto.  175 pages. Forward by Lawrence Schlossman.  Cool  photo book commemorating the culture that surrounds hyped releases. Hawes hit the street in New York, Los Angeles, London Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo and other streetwear meccas to capture queues and attendees gathering for much-anticipated drops. Events range from BAPE and Supreme collaborations to YEEZY and Off-White™ raffles, each denoting a specific moment in time that drew in hundreds of young devotees to wait in line and stunt their flashiest gear. The volume is a time capsule of streetwear culture, offering snapshots that commemorates the growth of streetwear from niche subculture to universal pastime.  A fine copy in boards without dust jacket as issued.