The first Missoni vs. Converse All Star Hi Tops were a smash, and the second version went with a more texturized Chuck Taylor shoe. Now two new styles of the very exclusive collaboration are being introduced for 2011, again applying Missoni’s vibrant use of colors and horizontal stripes on space-dyed knits. The limited edition shoe […]
The New York boutique of Japanese retailer Nepenthes commissioned the Arrow Moccasin Company to craft a double sole ring moccasin exclusively for them. The boutique excels in warm weather shoes (like their Spring Plimsoles) among other things, and these moccasins are no exception. The shoes are handcrafted of one seamless piece of leather in Hudson, […]
Japanese retailer Kinetics in partnership with boot king Timberland have announced their third series of boots with guest designer Jeff Staple of Staple Design. While the exact release date is still unknown, these extra cushioned high tops will be available soon. The boots are business in the front with a cool gray exterior, but party in the inner […]
English cobbler Grenson and the Amsterdam boutique Tenue de Nîmes have just released their second collaboration, the Denim Blue boot. The material used on the limited edition boot is fine Expresso Cyclone leather combined with the roughness of British Millerain canvas — the juxtaposition of which embraces the fundamental idea of the collaboration: old meets […]
Parra’s artwork is usually presented in 2D mode, but seeing his super-fat style manifested into 3D format — especially for something as usually mundane as a coffeetable — is rad. The Dutch artist collaborated with the Belgium-based Toykyo for this limited edition furniture, called The Fly New Coffee Table. The Botero-like feet are common for […]
I’ll be honest with you, I like KAWS’ work but I also think he’s a bit guilty of being one of those guys who rehashes his same idea in different colorways or slightly different design and calls it a collaboration. Such is clearly not the case for this collabo with Standard Hotel, where he takes […]
From Giro helmets to premium Bont shoes, the world of cycling has an abundance of fashion-forward gear. High end British designer and avid cycling fan Paul Smith has been a major fashion contributor to the sport, showing a deep passion for cycling from an early age. He began racing at competitive level at age 12, […]
A beautiful new addition to Tokihito Yoshida’s Beacon Heritage range for Spring / Summer 2011, the fixed hood Hunter jacket is another Yoshida collaboration with esteemed British outdoor apparel brand Barbour. Inspired by the classic shooting jacket design updated with a modern twist, the Hunter incorporates original Barbour features such as 4 oz. Sylkoil construction […]