James Drakeford
photographer / marketing strategist / creative director / event producer / cultural liaison / speaker

"A-8SC" Sole Classics x Vans (photography, direction, & design)

The Vault by Vans Sk8 Hi Zip LX "A-8SC" by Sole Classics released in January of 2015. I was fortunate to be on the design team along with Dionte' Johnson and Valdeaz Scales. Together, we designed the Vans Sk8 Hi Zip LX that told the story of a man from Ohio that made it to the moon. Our marketing campaign reached millions and created worldwide hype. The shoe sold out instantly in-store (100+ foot line wrapped around the block [in January, it was freezing!]) and online on our web-store.  

All photo scenes directed, photographed, and edited by me. 

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