Reporter | Chen Qirui
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<h3>THE COMME des GARÇONS X Nike Dunk Low co-brand collection is on sale soon</h3>
COMME des GARÇONS and Nike, two old friends in the joint cooperation, have recently swiped the screen in the sneaker circle again.
Comme des Garçons' Dunk Low collection with Nike has been one of the most anticipated i-sneakers since its debut at the Paris Spring/Summer Fashion Week last September, and after hanging fans' appetites for more than half a year, the "late procrastination" collection has finally set a release date.
Unlike the usual nike Dunk Low co-branded basketball style, the addition of COMMON des GARÇONS makes the Dunk Low collection look more like fashion shoes for matching clothing. Kawakubo's beloved black-and-gray tones are the theme, and the translucent shoe façade woven from the innovative fabric Nexkin gives the overall shape a unique layering and guarantees breathability during wear.
As a co-branded series, the most important step of "showing the brand logo" will naturally not be absent in this series. The white COMTE des GARÇONS letter print is casually printed on the shoes and paired with Nike's huge black hook to create a street culture atmosphere like graffiti in an industrial area.
<h3>HAY has partnered with Japanese fashion brand Suicoke on its collection of summer sandals</h3>
Nordics is probably really a place of "co-branding", from H&M to Acne Studios, these brands born in the cold land seem to have a fanatical attitude towards launching collaborative collections. The same is true of home furnishing brands from Sweden, with IKEA from Sweden making frequent appearances in the fashion industry in recent years with a number of collaborative series, while HAY from Denmark, although slightly low-key, has led several series that have also sparked a lot of discussion on social media.
Recently, HAY announced its brand new co-branding program to launch a new collection of sandals in partnership with Japanese fashion brand Suicoke. Judging from the photos currently disclosed, HAY has once again penetrated its famous minimalist design style throughout the entire co-branded collection, by stitching together the lace-up and buckle to construct a simple and neat silhouette, which is very suitable for the summer to get rid of cumbersome redundant outfits.
On the other hand, the lively ice cream color scheme is also an attraction in this series. If the minimalist shape only lays the foundation for the rich summer atmosphere displayed by the series, these fresh but enthusiastic colors are the essence of its "summer limit". Whether it's a trip to the beach or a drive to the countryside, with the addition of these seasonal colors, coupled with the easy-to-move design, it is difficult not to make people feel happy.
<h3>CHANEL brings a new collection of Mary Jane flats in spring/summer color-blocking</h3>
In this year's SPRING/Summer shoe collection released by CHANEL, the color-block heels created in 1957 by the brand's founder Gabrielle Chanel have a new look.
Current creative director Virginie Viard, inspired by vintage Mary Jane shoes, brings a new flat collection to this classic shoe style. In order to echo the trend of spring and summer wearing, the designer hollowed out the middle of the flat shoes to bring people a lighter and more comfortable wearing experience.
Classic black and white hands still have a place in this collection, but the black and gray models with a more traditional and elegant style show a stronger retro texture.
In detail, CHANEL crafts the front and bottom of the shoe from the brand's famous ribbed leather, and inlaid with a flashing "CHANEL" letter logo on the inside. If you're a fan of decency, this collection of color-block flats may be the finishing touch to your summer wear.
<h3>Maison Margiela launches a new collection of Spring/Summer Tabi shoes</h3>
Martin Margiela probably couldn't have imagined when he retired a decade ago that the Tabi split-toe shoes he showed on his debut show would change from a "subculture pioneer" to a pair of "it shoes". Led by John Galliano, tabi split-toe shoes have become Maison Margiela's signature piece, with dozens of new looks coming out every quarter.
In this year's Spring/Summer collection, John Galliano found a new inspiration from Japanese clogs, and the Tabi split-toe shoes are also very interesting as a piece that is inherently based on Japanese culture.
The ingenuity of the split-toe shape does not need to be repeated, and the shape created by imitating clogs is the focus. A pair of straight-toed sandals made of pure wood and a thick-heeled half-pack heel are two of the most noteworthy pieces in the collection, both of which restore the chic characteristics of the japanese trend culture of the early 2000s with a strong retro atmosphere.
In addition, the shape of two pairs of leather Gaobang Tabi shoes, one black and one red, is also very unique. The black style leather is rendered in a man-worn appearance and decorated with chains and sharp studs, the round wooden heel is also engraved with a rough mark to show a strong subcultural style, while the red style is wrapped in flaming luster leather, from which you can see the desire color that spews out.
If you're a man, several of the black shoe styles in this collection may breathe fresh air into your dull black work suit, while black and white half-pack heels offer options for those looking for a calm style, with a thick heel that allows you to handle both height and smoothness.