photo: 13thwitness
The classic Converse Chuck Taylor, one of the most iconic sneakers of all time, is up for a reboot. Launched earlier this week, the new Chuck II comes as a high top and low cut in 4 different colors, with improved materials and functionality, turning this classic sneaker into a piece of contemporary footwear.
To celebrate the release, Converse teamed up with some of the world’s most creative visual artists and photographers to create artworks in the spirit of the new Chuck Taylor All Star II. After the jump you can see some of these.
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by Frank | Fashion, Products
There is an unbelievably high amount of fashion designers here in Berlin, but when it comes to shoes it’s quite a different story. Being a shoe designer seems to be a rare calling here in Berlin which is really disappointing for me because I really love shoes. However, the few local shoe labels have all the more attention and that is a good thing.
One of them is the Berlin-based label VELT that is currently hosting a pop-up shop at The WYE at Skalitzer Str. 86. Their menswear line of shoes is really the perfect mix of classic shapes and subtle colors with enough unusual and playful details to make this an interesting shoe while still being wearable and not too crazy looking for the less fashionably daring gender. I particularily like their new summer collection that features a few models with cut-outs. They’re not sandals, but still quite airy and perfect for warmer temperatures of the season. Have a closer look after the jump and make sure to try them on at the pop-up shop.
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by Frank | Fashion, Kreuzberg, Places, Shops
Last week I teased you about a story about a shoe that I’m going to tell you. And while the video I started with could be considered the teaser trailer of it, this new part of the story is somehow like a prolog.
I guess I could also just start by showing you that special shoe that this is all about. But that would not explain why I’m making such a big deal about it. You should know, Shoes and I, we go way back. In fact, shoes are probably the one element of human’s wardrobe that I am the most passionate about. I have no idea why, but when it comes to shoes I can’t contain myself. But of course not just any ordinary shoe. My specialty are very unique and extravagant shoes. You know how it is a bit more complicated for guys to dress in an interesting way as the variety of outstanding clothes in shops is just not the same as for girls. And even if I’m lucky to come by some really fancy amazing stuff for guys, very often the pieces I like the most simply don’t suit me well.
But for some reason one thing always works on me: crazy shoes. And boy do I go crazy on those! To give you an idea what I’m talking about you should head over the jump and check out my animated GIF Shoe Parade.
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by Frank | Fashion, Stories
Today I would like to start telling you a little story. It’s a story about a very special shoe and in my story you will not only get to know all about the shoe, but also everything about its developement, the people behind it and what my role in all this is. Ultimately you will get a chance to win this shoe, but for this you will have to read all the parts of the story and collect the #hashtag words in the end of each article. And please mark the 1st of October in your calendars…
For today I would like for you to get into the right mood for this story with a little teaser video after the jump. Enjoy! To be continued…
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by Frank | Fashion, Videos
There is one party photo set that I have been saving up for you guys to post it in my month-long absence from the blog. It’s actually a work in progress that I have been doing in the past years on the side and now I have collected enough material to finally present it. It’s about the one element of a party outfit that get’s the least attention in a crowded club and on all the face-centric party photos: The Party Shoes. Some of you guys have such amazing shoes that it’s time now for a tribute to them. And I also want to apologize to all of you who I have flashed right into the face when pointing my camera to the shoes… so sorry you were blind for the rest of the night! Enjoy the best party shoes after the jump on 2 pages.
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by Frank | Fashion, Party
shoe by Aoi Kotsuhiroi at NJAL
Shoes. Shoes. Shoes. OMG, shoes! That’s what Kelly would say now. But this is not about trash, it’s about serious fashion. The Berlin-based design network The Offer (Von Bardonitz, Tata Christiane, Moga E Mago and many more) is calling for creatives to design runway shoes for their next fashion show at the Fashionclash in Maastricht. Think of it as a sophisticated DIY project for shoe fanatics. The best shoe designs will be used for the runway show. The winning designers will even get special prices. You have until May 27 to submit your design. Find out more over at The Offer.
by Frank | Fashion
Normally I take pictures of faces and people, but lately I have started to also take a look down. Well, actually I have always done that, but now I have put all these images together into a little series. These shoes rule, these shoes suck! Take a look after the jump for more… shoes… shoes…. shoes…. OMG! Shoes…
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by Frank | Party
“Schuster, bleib bei deinen Leisten” is a German proverb meaning “you better stick to what you’re best at”. In the case of this fine boutique at Rosenthaler Platz it is definately selecting cool brands and great shoes for our consuming pleasure. Hurrah! I have been walking past (and into) Shusta now quite frequently since it’s opening. For some reason I never came around writing about it. But since a friend of mine bought this fabulous backpack there it popped back into my conscience and now up on this blog. Hurray! Brands featured in their selection include Royal RepubliQ, Striipe, Keds, Schmoove, Dico, Atelier do Sapato, as well as the bags of Waste and many more. More images and details after the shoe lace.
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by Frank | City Guide, Mitte, Places, Shops
