Creative Sole, Japanese Sneaker Culture is a book by Manami Okazaki that looks at Japan’s prolific presence in sneaker culture globally. Creative, covetable and cool, Japanese sneakers are some of the most highly sought after in the world today, with an incredible amount of designers, collaborators, artists and makers, all infusing their creative energy into this multi-billion dollar industry. This...
To create a sneaker made from real stone was the common idea of the two German brands Roxxlyn® und nat-2™, which was born at a Paris Tradeshow. Nat-2™ is known for its groundbreaking innovations in the field of sneakers and footwear, the Berlin based company Roxxlyn® is acknowlegded for ist exclusive accessories made from stone. Now both brands have joined...
On Saturday, June 17th, the Fashion and Shoe Designing Academy of Fine Arts Department of Sint-Niklaas presents it’s annual sensational and spectacular fashion show for the 20th time and the shoe show for the sixth time. For this presentation the Techniekhuis will be transformed into a show location.The fashion and shoe designs of part-time education in Sint-Niklaas, Fashion Design department:...
Gallery Josilda da Conceição and visual artist Airco Caravan decided to organize the Nasty Woman Amsterdam – Fundraiser Art Exhibition. On show from March 4-12. More than 220 nasty women artists from 27 countries submitted more than 300 artworks. The curators selected 240 artworks that will be sold from 1 to 200 euros. Col-lec-tion by Virtual Shoe Museum is also...
The Vienna State Guild of shoemakers and orthopedic shoemakers, will hand out the ‘The Crazy Shoe Award 2017’ in Vienna on April 27th. Europe sure needs more crazy shoes, so you (when based in Europe) are invited to join the competition and send in your registration form until February 13 2017. The ‘Crazy Shoe’ must be received by March 16...
‘Every Girl Deserves her Cinderella Moment… ‘This has been the philosophy for Irregular Choice since owner Dan Sullivan began, now he is making that dream come true. In collaboration with Disney, we are excited to be launching our truly magical Cinderella collection. This limited edition appearing in stores worldwide on the 28th of October at 12pm… Gracefully glide with us...
People wear feathers to make an impression. They have done so all over the world for centuries. The greatest couturiers use them, they are worn by royalty all round the world and they have given many indigenous peoples – from Papua New Guinea to North America – iconic status. Fashion lovers will delight at the feathered creations of leading couturiers...
Ego Ballerina Wedding Shoes is sub-brand of Ego Ballerina, the conceptual collection of unique printed ballerina shoes. The designer’s unique graphic collage printed on leather is composed of memories, favourite colours and symbols. Together with a framed portrait or monogram of their owner they make an eccentric picture, like a personal poster transmitted directly to the footwear. Special moments require...
German high end sneaker brand nat-2™ presents the world’s first vegan wooden sneakers. The result looks anything but the usual eco stuff. The 100% vegan, unisex sneaker’s uppers are made from real sustainable wood, which covers up to 90% of the shoe’s surface, depending on each style.The wood is applied to an organic cotton and vector engraved in a way...
Do you know that your shoes are talkative and say a lot about the person wearing them? To better understand what these objects reveal, the exhibition takes you step by step to discover pairs stemming from every continent, from the 16th to the 21st century, from delicate lotuses for bound feet in China to trainers nowadays. This exhibition, in co-production...
