“Maha Amsterdam [has become] a gathering place—somewhere to pause, connect and feel a part of something bigger.”
“Scaling a shoe like this was undoubtedly the most challenging yet rewarding experience.” — Nicole McLaughlin
“This is what I’ve been waiting for my whole life.” — Téla D’Amore, co-founder of Who Decides War
“Sneakers have always been about more than just style. They represent who we are, where we’ve been and where we’re going.”
“Sashiko is about giving new value to old things.” — Arata Fujiwara of Sashiko Gals
“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
“When Doja Cat asks for something, you have to find it…” — Chahrazed Chebel, co-founder of Afterglow
As we await the second, collaborative drop arriving at PFW this September.
“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
“Wait, what if the Quicklace tie is really just a Bolo tie for your shoes?” –Daphne Chao
“I learned how to pursue my ideas rather than run away from them.” — Melicka Fouri
“I want people to see something and think, ‘This is Agata!’” — Agata Panucci