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Meet Sashiko Gals, the Women Stitching Japanese Tradition Into Your Sneakers
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Meet Sashiko Gals, the Women Stitching Japanese Tradition Into Your Sneakers

“Sashiko is about giving new value to old things.” — Arata Fujiwara of Sashiko Gals

Annie Purdy Is Saving The World One Shoe At A Time
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Annie Purdy Is Saving The World One Shoe At A Time

“Rather than creating more from new materials, we need to look at what problems already exist and ways that we can change the system.” — Annie Purdy

Afterglow Won't Be an Afterthought in the Vintage Footwear Scene
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Afterglow Won't Be an Afterthought in the Vintage Footwear Scene

“When Doja Cat asks for something, you have to find it…” — Chahrazed Chebel, co-founder of Afterglow

Caroline Hu on Transforming the Adidas Samba Into Soft, Satin Armor
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Caroline Hu on Transforming the Adidas Samba Into Soft, Satin Armor

As we await the second, collaborative drop arriving at PFW this September.

Tega Akinola Is Building a Brand Where Fashion, Function and Sustainability Coexist
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Tega Akinola Is Building a Brand Where Fashion, Function and Sustainability Coexist

“It’s about seeing what others have done and trying to do it in a way that hasn’t ever been done before.” — Tega Akinola

Daphne Chao on How Her Crochet Kicks Became a Gorpcore Craze
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Daphne Chao on How Her Crochet Kicks Became a Gorpcore Craze

“Wait, what if the Quicklace tie is really just a Bolo tie for your shoes?” –Daphne Chao

The Sculptor Proving Sneakers Aren't Just for Your Feet
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The Sculptor Proving Sneakers Aren't Just for Your Feet

“I learned how to pursue my ideas rather than run away from them.” — Melicka Fouri

Agata Panucci on Creating Footwear "Fairy Worlds"
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Agata Panucci on Creating Footwear "Fairy Worlds"

“I want people to see something and think, ‘This is Agata!’” — Agata Panucci

There's More to Gemma Sangalli's Designs Than Meets the Eye
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There's More to Gemma Sangalli's Designs Than Meets the Eye

From Barbie’s surprising influence on cleats to the sneakers she’s currently lusting after, the Amsterdam-based designer shares all.

Meet the Berlin-Based Artist Turning Sneakers Into Mind-Blowing Bags
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Meet the Berlin-Based Artist Turning Sneakers Into Mind-Blowing Bags

For our latest instalment of Baes With Kicks, we spoke to Haram about embracing her Kurdish roots and designing for Nicki Minaj.

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