Pharrell Williams Unveils 50 Rare Sneakers and Shoes in JOOPITER's “The Footnotes” Auction
The landmark sale highlights the creative force’s enduring impact on style and sneaker culture, featuring exclusive BAPESTAs, Human Race NMD Samples, and custom LV.
Summary
- JOOPITER announced a new auction, “The Footnotes,” featuring 50 rare and sought-after sneakers from Pharrell Williams’ personal archive
- The collection includes exclusive BAPESTA, BBC Ice Cream x Reebok, 20 pairs of rare Nike Dunks, and Louis Vuitton formal shoes
- Bidding for the auction, with no reserve, runs globally from November 17 to 25, with proceeds benefiting Black Ambition
JOOPITER has announced “The Footnotes: From the Collection of Pharrell Williams,” a significant auction featuring 50 rare and sought-after sneakers and shoes from the personal archive of the legendary creative. This collection perfectly illustrates Williams’ rich and long-standing stature within the world of sneaker culture. The sale, which opens for global bidding on November 17 until November 25, offers a unique look into his journey.
Collectors will find exclusive pieces ranging from BAPESTA FS-001s from the early 2000s and rare BBC Ice Cream x Reebok Boardflips, to iconic models from his partnership with adidas and a curated selection of Louis Vuitton formal shoes. Among the 50 lots are 20 pairs of rare Nike Dunks and two Timberlands customized by Williams himself.
Highlights include the coveted adidas x Pharrell Williams Human Race NMD Trail Respira Sample Sneakers, produced as Friends-and-Family exclusives in 2016, and a pair of the extremely limited 2002 Nike x Undefeated Dunk High HyperStrike Sample Sneakers.
Bidding for every lot will begin at $1 with no reserve, and a portion of net proceeds will benefit Black Ambition, Pharrell’s non-profit organization. “The Footnotes: From the Collection of Pharrell Williams” opens for global bidding on November 17 via the JOOPITER website.
