Month: September 2021

Maria and Joerg Koch’s Berlin-based multimedia and fashion imprint 032c isn’t afraid of breaking down boundaries or going against the norms, as apparent with its latest collaboration with adidas Originals.Eagle-eyed readers will notice that the new collaboration is, in fact, just a reworked version of the last collaboration, introducing the GSG Trail and GSG Mule in “Grey One/Mgh Solid Grey/Solar Blue,” alongside the introduction of two complementing bags — being a backpack and a tote to be precise.Both sneakers use the GSG-9 boot as their foundation, but of course, switch things up with new uppers co-designed by the Berlin brand. For the Trail, we find a neoprene and synthetic material upper decorated with flashes of metallic silver intersect with flat grey tones, while 032c branding on the rear-quarter and metal, red, and blue loops appear all around.As for the lacing system, it’s the same as before: informed by the utilitarian nature of the boot, these sneakers have a rope-toggle system for quick fastening and release, making it incredibly tactile. This is further accentuated by the lugged clear rubber sole unit, which is the same as the one found on the mule.Those mules follow a similar theme, featuring the Traxion and adiPRENE-equipped sole unit alongside a neoprene upper in the same color scheme, adding red to the 032c branding and blue to the insole. Rounding out the capsule are the two bags: a backpack made using 100% recycled polyester plain weave that’s fully reflective and is complete with horizontal rubber tubes and adjustable straps, and a tote bag that’s also completely reflective.The 032c x adidas Originals capsule collaboration can be seen above and is expected to drop on adidas’ website on September 30.In other news, Dries Van Noten has dropped a pair of padded nylon mules.

Belgian designer and legendary Antwerp Six member Dries Van Noten knows how to produce garments that are both outlandish but subtle, often achieved by combining traditional designs with contemporary or colorful applications, and the designer’s just-dropped backless mules are no exception.Made from padded nylon and finished in khaki, the loafers feel like a slight transition from the Dries that we’ve seen as of late. From Len Lye’s psychedelic prints to the art-filled flagship store, these loafers don’t feel very on-brand. However, they do fall within the Fall/Winter 2021 collection, which was a collection that subverted traditional tailoring with a heavy presence of slouchy cuts and billowing fabrics.With this in mind, the loafers make sense. A traditional silhouette is worked in khaki padded nylon, while tonal stitching helps to puff up the padding and make the shoes look more technical and modern. Paired with a black Vibram Gumlite sole unit, and a matching black insole, and the shoe isn’t just perfect for FW21, but for taking you around in comfort inside or out.Dries Van Noten’s padded nylon mule can be bought from retailers such as Très Bien now for $830 USD. Take a closer look at the pair above.For more cozy footwear, the YZY KNIT RNR in “Sulphur” is dropping very soon.

Nike has revealed its latest pair of Dunk Low in a crisp, new colorway. The quintessential Nike Dunk Low has surfaced in a clean white and green colorway.This pair of Nike Dunk Low features a simple white leather upper and comes with matching tongues, laces, mesh liners as well as midsole. Emerald green accents are seen on the Swooshes on the side panels, the Nike branding on the tongue and insole, including the heel overlay and rubber outsole. The easy-to-match pair sticks to the traditional silhouette but offers a pop of colour with the understated green to highlight the shoe’s details.There is no set release date for the shoe just yet, but it is expected to arrive in select retailers or online at Nike later this year for $100 USD.In other footwear news, take a look at the official images of the Nike Dunk Low “Reverse Mesa Orange.”