The Raf Simons Fall/Winter 2010 Sneaker collection has been revealed to the masses. The designer has stuck with the traditional hi-top sneaker shape, but as should be expected embraced a variety of materials, colors and stylistic elements to make things interesting. Naturally the collection has a solid use of leather, but there’s more textural elements […]
Converse has some new editions to their CONS Chuck Taylor Skate line for Spring/Summer 2010. The CTS Hi’s come in a white/black or gray/red colorways and stay true to the classic Chuck’s basic design, but are constructed out of perforated leather — simply beautiful. There seems to be a touch of ruching on the back […]
Now we’re not usually down to promote any “worn”, pre-stressed or frayed new products — it’s usually a pretty shite and corny technique in my limited world view. What exactly is the point — are you pretending you had those jeans “way back in the day — before everyone else was rocking True Religion?” Which […]
The Crayton shoe by Jeffery Campbell is a vintage-inspired design modernized with a distinguished mix of leather and canvas. I prefer the saddle brown leather and olive canvas mix above left, but black works fine too. You can wear them with laces (included) when at the office, and when 5 o’clock hits, pull out the […]
You know those days when you’re too lazy to even bend down and tie your shoelaces? People warn of the danger in wearing your sneakers so lackadaisically, barely on your feet, slipping further and further away from you with every step. Well, Hussein Chalayan is capitalizing on the half-assed nature of today’s youth with his […]
Really digging the simplicity behind Hussein Chalayan’s design for PUMA’s Urban Mobility Collection. The Turkish-born British fashion designer specializes in fusing the latest technology with fashion, which has won him accolades around the globe. Featuring an inverted leather upper with rubber sole, the desert book is available for $250 at revolve.
Growing up in New England and attending Jesuit boy schools I have to say I’m not the biggest fan of boat shoes — I had to wear them daily and they bring back memories of falling asleep in religion class, 4 hour lacrosse practices, freezing my ass off on dark mornings and the general choking […]
Compared with the usual onslaught of stretched collaborations and overly bespoked limited edition shoes, I love the simplicity behind the Spring 2010 collection of Nike’s Sweet Classic SL — coming in both red/white/black and green/white/black colorways. Featuring perforated leather tongues, the limited edition sneakers are now available at Korean site Kasina for only $60.