Artist Victor Solomon's "Pole Drifted Blazer" photographed by me for Literally Balling.

"Popularized by George Gervin, the Blazer was Nike's first shoe designed specifically for basketball - an innovation that pivoted the trajectory of the brand, sport and culture at large. Here, anointed in a proprietary silver deposit process, they symbolize the evolution of what began as utility equipment ascending class to luxurious status symbol as the bourgeoisie adopted basketball culture. "