Archive for "Luxury"

Dries Van Noten Canvas Vinyl SS12

For SS12 Dries Van Noten delivers this low profile sneaker silhouette featuring a mixed Canvas/Vinyl upper set atop a neutral colored rubber sole. The shoes also sport leather lining and silver metal eyelets. These are available now at exclusive stockists for £365.

Opening Ceremony Uptown/Downtown SS12

NYC based retailer creates a clever capsule for the SS12 collection. The downtown/Uptown collection includes a boot (downtown) and a shoe (uptown) in premium calf skin leather uppers with deep shine  cushioned insole,  leather lining on a stacked leather sole. The boot and shoe are each available in 2 colorways exclusively at Opening Ceremony for [...]

White Mountaineering SS12

Japanese label White Mountaineering reminds us that they are not afraid to push boundaries and steer away from trends , rather choosing to create their own path. The SS12 footwear collection gains inspiration from a variety of sources from cowboys to folk cultures. WM experiments with different textures and silhouettes to create truly unique pieces [...]

Folk Pascale AW11

UK based Folk creates a retro inspired boot for their mid season collection. The Pascale is hi cut boot featuring traditional hiker detailing fused with a modern aesthetic. The boots feature a combination oiled leather along suede uppers set atop an  EVA midsole  and rugged hiker outsole. These are available in either bitter chocolate or [...]

Yuketen Johnson Boot AW11

Yuketen never dissapoints, the Californian based brands goes to great lengths to source the best materials in the world combined with  premium craftsmanship. The latest is this hi cut Johnson boot paying homage to the classic American work boot silhouette the boot features distressed leather uppers with brogue detailing , leather lining and metal eyelets [...]

Visvim Serra AW11

Vivim’s popular Serra Hiker sees an update for AW11. This seasons version features waxed cowhide uppers from a UK Tannery , with  okayama denim detailing , pigment free cowhide lining with welted construction set on a custom Vibram outsole. These are available in 4 colorways at exclusive Visvim stockists for ¥50,000 or around  400 GBP.

Feit Reconaissance SS12

For SS12 Australian based Feit will release special edition collection featuring their signature Superclean and Stitchdown silhouettes. The  Hand Sewn Super clean feature goodyear construction with heel construction of a hand sewn moccasin in the shape of a classic sport sneaker. These will be available in both a hi and Low top. The hand Sewn [...]

CDG Shirt Brogue Sneakers

Comme Des Garçons adds a new sneaker to the mix for AW11. This lo top feature black suede uppers with brogue stitching set on a contrasting blur rubber sole. They are available now at exclusive CDG stockist for around £120.

Junya Watanabe Man X Tricker’s Super Boot

Junya Watanbe Man the designers ongoing line with Comme Des Garçons collabroates with Trciers for a special boot release. The super Boot features premium suede with red leather lining good year welted on a Lightweight Vibram sole. These  limited edition boots are available in either a Chocolate or Snuff Brown colorway exclusively at Tres Bien [...]

Volta Animailer AW11

Italian brand Volta get animalistic for their latest release. The Animailer capsule features uppers made from a  lightweight leopard printed pony-mask, with hooks, hand-stitched to a vegetable tanned Tuscan cowhide leather. The shoes rest on a contrasting white  Vibram® Morflex sole. These are available in either a hi cut boot or a lo top at [...]

Christian Peau AW11 Sneakers

Christian Peau creates a unique capsule for AW11. The collection includes a pair of hi cut sneakers in either linen or velvet uppers with structuring and premium topstitch. Each shoe will come equipped with a special edition shoe bag. These are available now exclusively at LN-CC for £272.

Pierre Hardy Colorama Suede Calf

Pierre Hardy popular silhouette sees a new colorway for winter, this time taking a tonal approach. The mid rise silhouette features premium  calf suede uppers with super soft  white leather lining set on a complimenting tonal green sole. Not sure how many other tonal colorways well see this winter however these are available now at [...]