{"title":"Parra","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds, Curves, and a Hell of a Lot of Saturation: The World of Piet Parra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThere are brands that simply slap their logo on a cheap blank tee and call the whole thing streetwear. And then there is Pieter \"Parra\" Janssen. The Amsterdam-based artist and illustrator has created a visual trip with his brand that you can spot from a mile away. Who needs a normal, boring color palette when you can disrupt the entire art and skate scene with surreal, curved bird-like creatures and an obsessive preference for highly saturated red, blue, and pink? When you buy Parra clothing, you aren't grabbing soul-less assembly-line retail; you are bringing wearable art to the streets. Parra perfectly balances on the thin line between a gallery exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and timeless street style, making these pieces completely irreplaceable for anyone who knows their shit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 1rem; background: rgb(0 0 0 \/ 70%); color: #fff; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eMore about Parra\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Amsterdam for the World: An Artist Conquers the Galleries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe fact that the mastermind behind By Parra is an absolute genius when it comes to color and form is especially obvious in his legendary sneaker history, which routinely drives collectors worldwide completely insane. Anyone familiar with the world-renowned collaborations of the past—most notably his iconic, color-heavy interpretations of the Nike Air Max 1 or the highly coveted Nike SB Dunks—knows that his designs regularly crash the servers of online shops. His unmistakable signature flows into every single piece, a fact that collaborations with heavyweights like Vans consistently and impressively prove. A By Parra Hoodie is not just some simple, heartless textile for the mainstream; it is a distinct statement against the absolute fashion boredom found in generic mall shops. Janssen pushes his vision without compromises, never bending for mainstream appeal, which is exactly what earns the brand its absolute cult status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe By Parra Brand Essentials at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eTo round out that Amsterdam vibe, we have condensed the most important facts for you quick and clean. This brand bridges the raw energy of the streets with modern, abstract pop art like almost no other label on the planet. Here are the hard facts you need to know before grabbing the latest designs at our store in Frankfurt or in our webshop:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e- Founder:\u003c\/b\u003e Pieter \"Parra\" Janssen (Artist, Illustrator, and Skater)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e- Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Amsterdam, Netherlands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e- Signature Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Surrealist, bird-like characters and highly saturated color combinations (red, blue, pink)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e- Famous Collaborations:\u003c\/b\u003e Legendary Air Max 1 designs, high-profile releases with Nike SB and Vans, as well as exclusive global art editions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e- Cultural Status:\u003c\/b\u003e Independent premium label with deep roots in urban subculture and skateboarding, simultaneously represented in international art museums and galleries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/bonkers-shop.com\/collections\/parra.oembed","provider":"BONKERS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}