This is our chance to showcase a weekly curation of this week’s hottest drops from the world of fashion, music, culture, and arts. But this week it’s all about footwear in all forms, brands, and collaborations. Make sure to check in, take note and not miss out on the best coming out of this week.
Crocs X Jeff Staple
Following a renaissance period over the past year, Crocs have become embroiled in a new-found world of collaboration away from their roots. Step forward, Jeff Staple. The New York based designer has reimagined the classic clog framework, inspired by the ‘New York Pigeon’ that often appears throughout his work. A croc with a webbed toe may be a statement, but a comfortable one at least….
Available – April 13th
Casablanca X Erewhon
Casablanca sits on the parameters of leading a luxury life through their unique scope on ‘leisure-lux’ with a converging world of sporting and high-fashion influence. Now it’s time for their foray into the healthy food realm in a partnership with Erewhon where a shopping bag and healthy fruit juice arrive at your everyday. Embodying lifestyle and fashion into one entity.
Available – April 13th
Asics X Hal Studios Gel-1130
Designed under the mantra of ‘Maximum Minimalism’, Australian boutique store Highs and Lows’ Hal Studios reconvene their partnership with ASICS, bringing back the archival Gel 1130 sneaker. Founded on the fundamentals of running, the silhoutte accentuates earthy tones of suede and mesh, propelling an interspace of minimal maximalism into the sneaker space.
Available – April 14th
GANNI X New Balance 2002r
“Always cycling and running somewhere”, a note from GANNI’s creative director Ditte Reffstrup when referring to ‘GANNI girls’. So, it makes sense that their first collaboration with New Balance has comfort and style in mind. A brand built on this mantra, the 2002r rendition with GANNI captures the sneaker’s ability to be fashionable while remaining an athletic staple.
Available – April 13th
Nike Air Jordan 1 Element\
Nike Jordan elevate their game into new grounds with a sneaker made to withstand all weather conditions. Crafted in a two-tone look with ever-present leather uppers, the Nike Air Jordan Element is lined with water-resistant GORE-TEX fabrication, providing optimal protection for your feet in challenging conditions. The weather hasn’t quite turned into blazing sunshine, so these could maybe be a go-to for all year round.
Available – April 12th
Jean-Michael Basquiat: Art and Objecthood
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s relatively short career utilized an array of found objects and unconventional materials to speak on race, identity, and religion. New York’s Nahmad Contemporary provide an in-depth look at the artist’s sculptural practice through an extensive body of work from Basquiat’s estate as well as inklings from worldwide private collections.
On show – April 11th
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