Designed under Tom Ford’s direction for Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection, these rare high-top sneakers reflect a pivotal era in luxury menswear. Made from crisp white leather with tonal laces and silver-tone hardware, the standout detail is an intricately embroidered dragon wrapping around the heel and toe. The silhouette was famously referenced by Clipse in their 2002 hit “Grindin” -- "Gucci Chuck Taylor's with the Dragon on the side" -- capturing the sneaker’s cult status at the intersection of rap, luxury, and street style.

Toe to heel: 11 inches (27.9 cm)