Where does Stan Smith come from?

In 1963 Horst Dassler director of Adidas at that time, imagined a pair of sneakers for sports professionals. He named it Stan Smith , in tribute to the American tennis player. This cult model has built its reputation from a minimalist and innovative design: the holes located on the bands that breathe the leather.

Who wears white basketball?

Fashion is changing but Stan Smith remains. Crossing the boundaries between sport and fashion without constraints, Stan Smith sneakers honor their iconic status. They inspire the most fashionable creators and celebrities, leaving their signature on the famous white leather tennis. We find the edition created by Raf Simons (former DA Dior house) or the model customized by the artist Pharrell Williams, sold at Colette in Paris.

Thanks to its sobriety, the white basket is as attractive to the sportswear enthusiast as the trendy fashionista going through the trendy hipster or the impeccable BCBG. The personalities from any universe have seized it: Kanye West, Cara Delevingne , Marc Jacobs or Phoebe Philo.

How to adopt the white sneakers without succumbing to the Stan Smith wave?

Basic, clean and easy to wear, it is possible to adopt his style while standing out. Whether you like his minimalist side, vintage or sporty, we offer a complete selection of sneakers in mind Stan Smith. Historical or eclectic brands, the unmissable tennis has long been a part of many fashion worlds.

Check out our selection of white sneakers in the following slideshow.