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Gary Warnett
Born1978
Died26 September 2017
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Writer, Consultant, Cultural Historian
Known forSneaker and streetwear culture journalism, blog "Gwarizm"

Gary Warnett (1978 – 26 September 2017) was a British writer, consultant, and cultural historian known for his influence on sneaker and streetwear journalism. Best known for his blog Gwarizm, he contributed to outlets including Crooked Tongues, Hypebeast, Nice Kicks, Complex, and Sneaker Freaker, and worked closely with brands such as Nike, Reebok, adidas, and Supreme.[1][2][3]

Warnett was recognized for his deep archival knowledge and influential voice in sneaker culture. His writing combined product detail with broader cultural context, and he was often consulted by global brands.[4][5][6][7][8]

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After his death, multiple brands released commemorative products honoring Warnett. Reebok issued special editions of the Classic Leather and Workout Ripple Low, Nike released an Air Span II marked “GW”, and adidas and Supreme also paid tribute.[9][10][11][12]

Bibliography

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Gary Warnett contributed to the following books:

  • The Carhartt WIP Archives, Carhartt, 2014. ISBN 9783941489099
  • FUCT, Rizzoli, 2013. ISBN 9780847849863
  • Caps: One Size Fits All, Gestalten, 2012. ISBN 9783899554351

References

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  1. ^ "Sneaker and Streetwear Scholar Gary Warnett Has Passed Away". Nice Kicks. 27 September 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  2. ^ "Top Stories of the Week: September 23–29". Sneaker News. 29 September 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  3. ^ "Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke by Gary Warnett". Sneaker News. 14 August 2010. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  4. ^ "Gary Warnett x Reebok Classic Leather – Arriving at Retailers". Sneaker News. 10 October 2013. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  5. ^ "Reebok Classic Leather by Gary Warnett". Sneaker News. 7 October 2013. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  6. ^ "From the Email Archives: A Tribute to Gary Warnett". Maekan. 1 October 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  7. ^ "Gary Warnett – Contributor Profile". SHOWstudio. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  8. ^ "How adidas Spezial Reveals Northern England's Obsession with the Brand from Herzogenaurach". 032c Magazine. 6 December 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  9. ^ "Gary Warnett's untimely passing – Reebok Classic Leather "Gwarizm"". Hypebeast. 23 September 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  10. ^ "Reebok Honours Gary Warnett with a Gwarizm Tribute". Sneaker Freaker. 18 September 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  11. ^ "Reebok Commemorates The Late Gary Warnett With Exclusive Workout Ripple Low". Sneaker Bar Detroit. 17 September 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  12. ^ "adidas' GWAR‑TEX Collection Is a Tribute to Gary Warnett". Sneaker Freaker. 3 October 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
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