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Way back in 1966, in sunny California, Paul Van Doren and his brother Jimi created their first pair of sneakers. The legendary waffle-soled sneakers became a phenomenon and lifestyle. Even though they were originally designed for yachtsmen, they found their home in the communities of skaters and BMX riders. Today, Vans is one of the first things that pops into your head when you hear the word “sneakers”. But are you familiar with the brand’s origins? 704 E. Broadway, Anaheim, California. That’s the exac

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The second person in history to win the best fashion designer award for both men and women in one year, an icon running his own brand, and now also one of the two creative directors of Prada, which he joined forces with after years of working with Jil Sander, Christian Dior and Calvin Klein. All this and more can be said about Raf Simons; fashion designer, furniture designer and, according to TIME magazine, one of the world's 100 most influential personalities in the ICONS category. This article will guide

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Credits:Photographer: @rvres.licvProduction:@ms.opiuModel: @ancaioanadinuModel: @aantonnniaModel: @mateiiiiiiiiVenue: outdoorindoor.ro

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Fanny pack, hip pack, shoulder bag, sling bag, waist bag or the Czech “ledvinka” - this accessory has so many names. Here since the late 80’s, they reached their peak of popularity in the 90’s, after which they were replaced by other trends - until 2018, when fanny packs saw a huge resurgence in popularity. I distinctly remember people that ridiculed fanny packs and, later down the road, seemed to be inseparable with it. These days, it might seem that fanny packs were replaced by crossbody bags or utility

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At times, it may seem like the world of sneakers is constantly bobbing back and forth purely between retro and futuristic designs. Almost as if there wasn’t a contemporary style, to put it loosely. But then, along comes someone like Craig Green, the best fashion designer in the U.K., and makes a clear statement as to what living in the present means.  This is the result of the latest collaboration between adidas and Craig Green. The collection is composed of two almost identical silhouettes, the ZX 2k P

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Fashion is aesthetic beauty. And fashionable clothes often go together with more fashionable clothes. But when the list of compatible pieces and styles is exhausted, all you can do is fuse different styles together. This is what genius fashion designer, Dior and Fendi department leader, and primarily artist, Kim Jones has been up to for the last 20 years. The word streetwear isn’t a part of his vocabulary, and you’ll soon find out why. FROM LONDON TO THE AMAZON AND BACK AGAIN Kim Jones has been combi

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Credits:Concept and photography: @radek.ulehlaMUA: @monmysteriousSetdesign: @saudadeprahaModels: @kolarova_k, @mathew_ljProduction: @loco_marky

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When Ehrhardt Koch founded the New Era brand back in 1920, he sought to innovate the hat industry. But I think he didn’t imagine he’d be the start of a global fashion phenomenon and a must-have accessory in every wardrobe - the baseball cap. You don’t have to be a hip-hop fan, play baseball or skate to enjoy it. We all love baseball caps, no cap. It’s the most common type of hat you see on a daily basis. Boys, girls, young and old wear them, and even pets on social media. But choosing one with the right sh

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“Retro shoes that evoke an Easter atmosphere all year round.” Those were adidas’s words of introduction for the ZX 10,000 Schokohase colorway. You can unpack these sneakers just like you would unpack a chocolate Easter bunny. And because we believe that the best chocolate looks as good as it tastes, we met KristyJan Chocolatiers, who created pralines tailored specifically to this silhouette. As you look through the glass counter, you can admire a selection of pralines. Meanwhile, behind another pane of

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Apart from beautiful sneakers, projects and innovations, the world of sneakers also sometimes brings bad news. On May 6th, one of the pioneers of sneaker culture, and the person without whom many people’s sneaker collections would be much smaller passed away at the age of 90 years. In 1966, Paul Van Doren and his brother founded the Van Doren Rubber Company, later known and globally recognized as Vans. On the West Coast, the sixties were an era full of freedom, youthful energy and technological advancem

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When I first started going to festivals, I used to wonder how people could spend all day walking around in heavy, leather boots, as I’d always wear like a pair of canvas sneakers. Well, today I’m that much wiser. The Dr. Martens 1460’s been around for sixty years, and they’re definitely not going into retirement anytime soon. At this point, I don’t need to introduce you to Dr. Martens. We wrote about them here, and also here. Durable but comfy, with a distinct look and countless collaborations under the

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The clothing and footwear industry is still a huge burden for planet Earth, so big brands are implementing changes and new rules into their manufacturing processes. In a time frame of several years, these should significantly reduce the ecological footprint left behind the manufacturing processes. Every day is important in deciding Earth’s future, and even the smallest changes for the better have a compounding effect on our home planet’s health. Today, we’re going to talk about the sustainable strategy of

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