Sports Banger: Lifestyles of the poor, rich & famous
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Sports Banger is a genre-defying, boundary-breaking fashion collective run by Jonny Banger, who interrogates British pop culture, fashion, class and politics through the subversion and (mis)appropriation of branding. Sports Banger: Lifestyles of the Poor, Rich and Famous tells the story of the first ten years of the irreverent brand, from its foundation in 2013 to the present day. It charts the rise of the brand from an underground bootlegging operation to an all-inclusive, internationally recognized DIY fashion house, record label and socially conscious satirist in the mould of a modern-day Hogarth.
In a layout created by the Sports Banger studio, the book’s images reflect the anarchic story: photographs of studio ephemera, couture pieces, community projects, protests and fashion shows feature alongside one off pieces produced for Skepta, 2 Chainz, Samantha Morton, David Hoyle and more. The book contains a full t-shirt archive of iconic Sports Banger bootleg t-shirts. Reappropriated Nike, NHS and Adidas logos rub shoulders with images of defaced government letters, raves, food banks and official collaborations with Tommy Hilfiger and Slazenger. The book is an of-our-times hybrid of political comment, DIY fashion and proud class consciousness. Essays featured come from influential figures from the worlds of fashion, art and music, including Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller, writer and curator Anastasiia Fedorova, and fashion writer and curator Nathalie Khan as well as voices of the general public and reviews from Vogue, Dazed and the V&A.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Thames and Hudson Ltd, 1st edition (26 Oct. 2023) |
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| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 312 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 050002619X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0500026199 |
| Dimensions | 24.89 x 3.3 x 32.26 cm |
by Mr Wright
Such a brilliant book. So interesting and filled with over 10 years worth of images and information, charting the Sports Banger journey. Favourite book I’ve bought in a long time. Production quality is absolutely fantastic!
by Chris Wright
The book charts a rich and productive lifestyle through the media of rave culture and fashion on the fringe. It is amazing all that Jonny Banger has achieved and the lives he has touched. This book merits the widest possible readership.
by This book is incredible! Every single page a Banger. Also so inspiring! Thanks ????
This book is so well made and the content is next level. The perfect handbook to inspire you in whatever project you might be working towards.
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by JustLani
Love this book – an inspiring collection of photos and stories from the last 10 years of working class, avant garde, fashion and rave community, Sports Banger.
Christmas gifts for all the Millenials and Gen Zs in the family sorted!
by Susie Crome
An anthology documenting a decade to make us reflect on art, craft, skill and what can be done with imagine, grit, integrity and a good sense of humour. As well as being beautifully produced, it enables inspiration for creative expression, equally.
by Matt D.
Awesome book by a legendary individual. Viva la bootleg!
by Jesse Hazlewood
This book gives equal parts utter chaos as it does pure joy in the understanding that there exists a relentless undercurrent in this country that refuses to give in to mainstream discourse. A cacophony of artistic expression, rave culture, community, and inclusion of all. Have always been a fan of everything that Sports Banger stands for and puts out, and this book only further affirms my belief that there are reasons to be happy with the state of UK. WHAT A BOOK. BUY BANGER
by Riot2023
Jon Sports Banger is an incredible person. This book is a great testament to what he has achieved – and it’s such a joy to have it at home.