Reebok has attracted a lot of attention this year due to such high-profile collaborations as the one with Swizz Beatz. Towards the end of 2012, we are now seeing a number of designs from the brand’s collaboration with Jean-Michel Basquiat. The next piece we highlight for you comes in the form of this black/red Pump Omni Lite, which also features artwork from the deceased artist along the rear panel of the shoe. These and other pieces from the Reebok x Basquiat collection are now available for purchase from participating retailers.

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Swizz Beatz has been busy over at Reebok with the new introduction of the Jean-Michel Basquiat collection. The latest Basquiat x Reebok Pump Omni Lite pays homage to the celebrated artist with an all white leather upper that features an his signature all-over crown design and black patent leather heel counter. The signature crown detailing extends to the top eyelet and Pump with Basquiat on the heel and tongue. A true work of art!

You can pick up the new Basquiat x Reebok Pump Omni Lite at select retailers now including MrSports.

For those who may not know, Basquiat, or formally, Jean-Michel Basquiat, was a Brooklyn, NYC born graffiti artist and painter who blessed the streets and art world with his expressive style and approach to the craft. Collaborative efforts from Reebok should come as no surprise as the brand has supported the Basquiat name for several years now. In 2009 we saw the Top Down Basquiat Pack and celebrated Basquiat x Reebok Classics Pack, but also back as early as 2007 and 2005, we saw the Basquiat Ree Bopper. Today’s efforts prove that Swizz Beatz and Reebok are invested in educating individuals on the artist and his great work as reflective through sneaker products.

Swizz Beatz isn’t only a monster on the beat, but one indeed when it comes to delivering high energy and new product as Creative Director of the Reebok Classics brand. The art aficionado himself has always had a deep appreciation and passion for the creative arts, and likewise, he’s recently previewed images of the Reebok x Basquiat x Swizz Beatz sneaker collection via his twitter account and website.

Check out preview images of the Basquiat inspired shoes below. The collection is likely to include models such as the Reebok Mid and Reebok Omni Pump and come in various colorways and materials that showcase artwork and design dedicated to the artist. As of now there is no release date information, but we’ll be sure to bring it to you first! Reebok back!?

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The late artist Jean-Michel Basquiat has inspired another pack of Reeboks to please art and sneaker fans alike. The Basquiat x Reebok Classic comes in four colorways and designs by the artist. The styles include the Terborch, To Repel Ghosts, Sugar Ray, and Another Famous. Each shoe uses leather uppers which sport allover prints in their respective designs, and stay within a one-tone colorway. These Classics are definitely some great pickups to celebrate the life of the artist who fell victim to AIDS.






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