The ROA x Brain Dead collab is the ultimate hiking revival
Over the last year, footwear label ROA and LA stamp Brain Dead joined forces in crafting a graphics-heavy Oblique Sneaker. The two labels have made a comeback for another project, this time putting a bold spin on the Neal and Andreas silhouettes. Used for the long strides I the hills and mountainous terrains, silhouettes range from low to high-cut molds, gearing up a modernization in soles and optimization of performance on tough terrains. The sneakers have been produced blending leather and nylon uppers, contrasted with a tongue-in-cheek semi-translucent rubber overlay.
Suicoke x Vibram’s thought-provoking toed shoes might whisk you up (a tad)
Suicoke has partnered with Vibram for a collaborative take on trainer-tech, offering a versatile and head-turning footwear solution. Produced with individual toe pockets to enhance flexibility, used to replicate the barefoot experience. The iteration allows one to taste a comfortable natural sensation, added by a grip-driven sole that ensures stability.
Northwave taps Slam Jam dropping a vibe-dripping retro style comeback
Northwave is partnering with Slam Jam to bring back a ‘90s silhouette: the Northwave Espresso, reworking the shoe in suede and leather with a special eco-fur in the interior lining. The re-hybridization rolls in a new wave of black, royal blue, white and red models. Launched in 1991 and then re-launched in Japan in 2014, the original Espresso was first created by blending soles of snowboard boots with uppers that are commonly found in sneakers: designed for people, by people.
For Resort 2020, HELMUT LANG partners with Montreal-based SAINTWOODS to present “See You Soon,” a capsule collection of new illustrated pieces inspired by travel through air, land, and sea.
The Honourees were revealed in the Fashion Awards 30-minutes film that documents the year in fashion and brings together a selection of next-generation opinion leaders and creatives to share their personal perspective of the impact of 2020 and the stand out moments of change.
A new collection of ceramics and wearable objects by Nadiia takes inspiration from Ukraine’s prehistoric heritage and harnesses its powerful energy for our uncertain times.
Spanish brand Marlo Studio presents SYMBIOSIS, photographed by Dominik Valvo. The living together in cooperative relationship and more or less in intimate association or close union of two… in heaven or in hell.
Paria Farzaneh applies the hues, color, and materialization of her namesake label to the Pro Leather X2 to present a practical and technical take on the silhouette.
Rich Brian photographed by Hengyi Liang for our most delicious issue
“Food is sex. Food is injustice. Food is insecurity. Food is security. Food is dialogue, it is even a confrontation of ideas. Food is memory”
This issue encompasses an extensive range of subjects from veganism to the time Paris ate its Zoo. Ghetto Gastro, Etienne Russo, along with designers Emily Bode, Masahiro Ino of Doublet, Mats Rombaut, and Priya Ahluwalia all join in on the conversation and share some of their favorite recipes!
