Month: June 2023

Looking back at October of last year, one of the most important collections for Summer 2023 hit the runway via Balenciaga. Its widely-discussed, and critiqued, “The Mud Show” brought all eyes to the brand with its loaded collection of chaos. As the collection’s retail rollout began, the 3XL Trainer stood out as a bestseller. The awkwardly-proportioned sneaker has taken on a wide variety of colorways, including recent “Fluo Yellow/Blue” and “Pink” looks. Now, following a preview in March, the 3XL Trainer has launched as a mule.Leading with a versatile all-black presentation of the new silhouette, the 3XL Trainer Mule chops off the sneaker’s heel at the upper, converting it into an easy-to-slip-on style. Constructed without leather, a blend of mesh and polyurethane has been employed throughout its build. Subtle Balenciaga branding appears at the toe and heel of the sole while extra laces appear around the forefoot. Included is a caution note that states that “extra laces are tied around the shoes for styling purpose and should be removed before use.”The Balenciaga 3XL Trainer Mule is now available via Balenciaga at a price of $995 USD in both men’s and women’s sizes.Stay tuned for coverage of additional colorways and in other exciting news from the footwear industry, Dior has officially revealed its latest sneaker — the B33 — featuring an authenticity-guaranteeing NFC chip and “Dior Tears” iterations.

London-based creative imprint Bone Soda has just offered a first look at its debut collaboration with Salomon. Co-runner Sean Kim has shared the news on Instagram, telling fans to “holla at your plug” and hinting at a very limited release. The multi-faceted institution has found itself across all industries, established as a record label, clothing line, and creative studio. Bone Soda has set its unmistakable touch on Salomon RX Slide 3.0, previewing a spider web-like design that grasps the shoe’s textile uppers. Clear white accents contrast the navy blue structure, while toe boxes are crafted in delicate suede and a reversed palette. Salomon’s interlocked logo is printed on the extended tongue tabs atop Bone Soda’s quotation mark emblem. BS-Branded pink insoles strikingly complete the backless shoe with blue track-ready sole units. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Sean Kim (@skfromsk_)Take a first look at Bone Soda’s Salomon RX Slide 3.0 collaboration in the gallery above. Stay tuned for more release information coming soon. In other news, Duke + Dexter and Percival’s loafer collaboration sees gardens flourish and bloom.

Duke + Dexter is turning the page in its collaborative rulebook, setting its sights on emerging UK brands with an eye for success. The British footwear brand is approaching penny loafers with a youthful vision, making them ideal for the current generation. Following its collaboration with Soho Yacht Club, Duke + Dexter taps London-based menswear brand Percival for two sleek loafer designs. Duke + Dexter’s elegant attitude is never diminished, channeled into the duo’s “Rattan” and “Nettle” colorways. Handmade in England, the partnership is inspired by British gardens in bloom, forming part of Percival’s “Foragers” collection. The first colorway features black contrast-stitched leather perimeters and cream-colored suede accents embroidered with delicate flowers, branches, and leaves. The second pair arrives tonally with suede mudguards, medials, and heel counters alongside netted vamps and black wooden soles. The Duke + Dexter and Percival penny loafer collaboration will release in-store and online via Percival on June 30. In case you missed it, Burberry SS24 by Daniel Lee is more British than ever.