As we get close to the end of the year, one comes across lots of recaps. As usual images say more than a 1000 words and in the last 12 months a lot has happened. One tends to forget really quickly, but as you go through the following images, you only realize how much has actually happened. The passing of Steve Jobs and Amy Winehouse, the earthquake in Japan, Occupy Wallstreet and the wave of demonstrations around the globe against banking and capitalism, the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the killing of Osama Bin Laden,  the London riots, terror attacked in Oslo, the continued uprisings through out the Middle East and a lot more. These happenings stay in the news for a couple of weeks and the minute the next big thing happens, one forgets about all the previous ones.

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A selection of the most powerful images of 2011 we have featured after the jump.

Celebrating fun, ambitious women from around the world, Reebok debuts the Freestyle World Tour Collection. The Collection features a fully integrated footwear and apparel line inspired by the world’s most glamorous and fashion-forward cities- Tokyo, Paris, New Delhi, Madrid, London and NYC.

Each sneaker is paired with a rising star from each of the represented cities Ai Yasuda for Tokyo, Yelle for Paris, Sagarika Ghatge for New Delhi, Bimba Bose for Madrid, DJ Nikki Beatnik for London, and Sheetal Sheth for NYC.
The Tokyo Freestyle sneaker debuted in February represented by Ai Yasuda, one of Tokyo’s first NFL cheerleaders. The Paris sneaker makes it debut in March and will be represented by French singer/songwriter Yelle. The shoe design is a bit femme fatale as it incorporates pink bows with it’s black and red theme.
The New Delhi kicks will become available in May and will be represented by Bollywood actress Sagarika Ghatge. The Indian-inspired sneakers and apparel resemble traditional Indian clothing with vibrant colors and adornments. 
This September, during London Fashion Week, the London piece of the collection will debut in all its patriotic glory as the Tower of London’s iconic raven is embroidered on the Freestyle’s heel. The London collection will be represented by the talented DJ Nikki Beatnik.
The final installment of the collection, NYC, will debut in November highlighting New York’s famous yellow taxi and graphic prints of popular street names. NYC will be represented by actress Sheetal Sheth, who stars in the upcoming film “Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World.”
Each of the Freestyle shoes will retail for $85, and the corresponding apparel collection of hoodies, track jackets, T-shirts and sweatshirts range from $28 to $75.
Check out detailed images of all sneakers after the jump.