Converse taps the world famous architect Oscar Niemeyer for their latest collection of limited edition sneakers. One of the masters of modernism, Niemeyer is perhaps best known for his work creating the Brazilian capital of Brasilia from essentially the ground up — one of the greatest feats of architecture ever completed. His use of curved concrete […]
22
Oct
The world renowned architect's love of curves... on footwear
1
Feb
UNDERCOVER's constant reminder to live in the NOW
The concept of Present Moment Awareness is fairly self-explanatory, but yet eludes all of us almost constantly in the daily collision of life. We’re all so caught up always planning for the perpetual future which never arrives, and yet loaded with all the baggage of past experiences and regrets that yes we should learn from, […]
6
Jan
Italian leather footwear with hand-painted application
The Maison Martin Margiela 22 Men’s Painted Shoe takes a beautifully crafted leather oxford and hand-paints the outsole gold. The unique application to the classic shoe adds a modern, handmade touch. The oxford is crafted from premium Italian leather and is part of Maison Martin Margiela’s 2012 Spring/Summer pre-collection. You can buy the shoes at […]
23
Jun
Rich colored Oxfords with light brogue detailing
If you’re in the market for a classic Oxford shoe with a tint of an edge, you’d be hardpressed to beat Lanvin ‘s Oxblood leather Oxford shoes. With a slight rib at the toe cap, heel and center, and featuring light brogue detailing throughout, these leather soled shoes offer just enough bite to separate you […]
7
Jun
Platers Flat silhouette gets a luxury exotic sheen
Known for his subtle, understated vision of shoe design, Christian Louboutin takes his classic oxford style Platers Flat shoe and crafts them out of luxurious black stingray skin. Seeing as it’s Louboutin, however, exotic skins aren’t quite enough so he cast them with a metallic sheen. Featuring minimal stitching and complementary black leather sole, the […]
8
Oct
Highly exclusive Project Select collection will be limited to only 50 pairs of shoes per color
Made from genuine Italian calf-skin, this Williamson boat shoe (above) and Ross woven oxfords (below in gallery) are part of the newest line from Thorocraft, titled Project Select. The collection includes the well crafted Williamson boat shoe in three colors, all handmade with leather laces, calfskin lining and custom insoles. The highly exclusive handcrafted shoe […]
