Tag: sneakers
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FYI by Broadsheet Podcast: How To Spot a Fake in the High-End Sneaker World
In May, one of the most influential sneaker resellers in the world opened an authentication centre in Australia. When Broadsheet’s social media editor – and resident fashion writer – Steph Vigilante heard about it, she became curious. She started looking into the sneaker economy and discovered the second-hand trade is absolutely booming. And so is the […]
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20 to Buy: White (and Beige) Sneakers of the Season
Written for Broadsheet “Never trust a man wearing white shoes,” a friend’s mum once told me. She never explained why, but it stuck with me. And for a long time I found myself deliberating her words. Is it because he’d be afraid to get his hands dirty, and therefore afraid of hard work? Or is […]
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Attention creatives: Vans wants you to design its next pair of Slip-Ons
Written for Fashion Journal No biggie. Calling all creatives: Vans is giving you the opportunity of a lifetime. Vans Custom Culture Asia is the brand’s annual design competition, giving creatives a chance to design their own pair of Slip-Ons (with a huge incentive for the winner). Previously reserved for US residents only, the competition has […]
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Converse and Tyler, the Creator are back with another release
Written for Fashion Journal Encouraging freedom of expression. Tyler, the Creator and Converse have once again joined forces to release a new One Star Golf Le Fleurcollection, due to drop tomorrow. Expect Tyler’s signature flower design across the sneakers, paying homage to his most recent album Flower Boy. The shoes are available in four two-tone colourways including purple and […]
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Sneakers made from recycled chewing gum have arrived
Written for Fashion Journal Cleaning up the streets of Amsterdam. Every year in the Netherlands, 1.5 million kilos of gum end up on the streets – it’s the second most common form of litter after cigarettes. In an effort to reduce waste, city marketing organisation Iamsterdam, designer Explicit Wear and sustainability company Gumdrop have teamed […]
Stephanie Vigilante 