The founders of 1587 are out to show AA+PIs are ‘dope as sh*t!’

The sneaker and fashion brand is all about uplifting Asian American voices

From left, 1587 Sneakers co-founder Sam Hyun and founder Adam King came together over their fashion, sneakers and wanting to uplift AA+PI voices.

Courtesy of 1587 Sneakers

Words by Anjana Pawa

Published on March 20, 2024

Words by Anjana Pawa

Anjana Pawa is a Brooklyn-based culture reporter who regularly covers music, entertainment and beauty. You can find her on Twitter at @apawawrites.