Kith Has Opened Footwear Anniversary Exhibition
The brand is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a showcase of every shoe it has produced in Brooklyn.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Fashion
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Kith has launched a comprehensive exhibition at 25 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn to commemorate its 15th anniversary. The event displays every shoe the brand has produced, set atop their original boxes.
Why it matters
The exhibition and accompanying book were designed to create a lasting record of the brand's history. By documenting these collaborations, the project provides a permanent archive that outlasts the fleeting nature of typical runway shows.
The exhibition covers the brand's 15-year history over a 4-day period on the 6th floor of the venue. Additionally, Assouline produced a 440-page coffee table book detailing the company's design collaborations.
The players
Kith
Kith is a lifestyle brand and retailer founded in Brooklyn that specializes in footwear, apparel, and accessories.
Assouline
Assouline is a luxury publisher known for producing high-end coffee table books on fashion, design, and culture.
The details
Located on the 6th floor of 25 Kent Avenue, the exhibit features every model the brand has ever created. The companion book, titled Kith: the Footwear Archive, features a spine that lists every collaborator the brand has worked with throughout its history.
Timeline
The exhibition runs through September 27, 2026.
The coffee table book hits all stores on September 30, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This move signals a broader shift where streetwear brands prioritize long-term brand heritage and archival storytelling. It follows the precedent of the Kith 10th anniversary retrospective book, moving from simple product drops to curated cultural legacy projects.
Fans can view the archive in person in Brooklyn before the exhibition closes on September 27. The anniversary book will be widely available for purchase at all Kith store locations starting September 30.
The takeaway
Commemorating brand history helps retailers solidify their place in the cultural conversation beyond seasonal trends. Consumers interested in brand archives can look for similar legacy-focused publications from luxury publishers.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by MR Magazine.
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