Converse has teamed up again with respected streetwear brand, Undefeated for the Born Not Made collection of footwear, apparel, and accessories to be sold exclusively at select Foot Locker locations on March 29th. The Active Team was more than happy to swing by the launch featuring a gallery exhibit by New York City street photographer Shaniqwa Jarvis, along with a panel discusson
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Yesterday the ladies of Fiorentini + Baker gave us a sneak peek of their F/W 12 collection at their Soho Flagship store. Established in 2002, the brand has seen progressive growth (they just celebrated their 10 year anniversary) and has developed a loyal following. Despite the expansion they plan to keep a sense of exclusivity with small runs to ensure
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F/W 12 runway season is over, and it concluded on a high note with exquisite collections from Paris Fashion Week. Below are our picks of the best footwear collections for next season.
Chloé
Simple and feminine, Chloé footwear selections featured this year's single sole constructions with soft round toe lasts. The slightly higher vamp evokes a ballerina influence, and is balanced with
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Sneaker brands rarely fail to use the latest holiday, pop culture phenomenon, or celebrity buzz as fuel for inspiration for new kicks. Stylesight wants to wish you a happy and safe St. Patrick's Day weekend with these festive collection of lucky picks.
Nike Free Run iD will be released exclusively at SXSW this weekend at the VEVO / NikeFuel Station.
The adidas
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PF Flyers celebrated their 75th year of authentic American style last night, letting Stylesight sneak a peek at their Limited Edition Capsule Collection for the event. We loved the offering, including the Center Hi, Grounder II, and Windjammer in unbleached canvas and natural veg-tanned leather.
Hosted by the Bowery Diner in the Lower East Side of New York, the event stuck to
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Wunderkind Nicholas Kirkwood has a lot on his plate, between collaborations for the runway (Erdem, Peter Pilotto, Prabal Gurung and Manish Arora to name a few), being creative director of Pollini and heading his eponimous line.
That doesn't mean he shall cease to deliver his spectacular design aesthetic for the shoe lovers of the world. Below is a glimpse of his
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We first discovered Caminando at least season's trade show and were very impressed by their silhouettes, material choices and overall aesthetic. This season was no different, and once again the reps from 12lbs. Showroom were kind enough to show us their best items for the F/W 12 season.
Chelsea boots have been a hot item for Men's market for some time,
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The Active Team was intrigued to receive an invitation to the Guggenheim Museum in New York to introduce the newest walking shoe from New Balance. Alongside personal trainer and nutrition expert Holly Perkins, the 895 Walking shoe came to life as we climbed the famous Frank Lloyd Wright structure perfect for long strides and effective lunges.
The newest addition to the women's walking and fitness
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Nike is a leader in creating groundbreaking technology to promote #innovation and improve the performance of athletes. This paired with Nike's strong aesthetic identity enables the brand to reach into their design archives to resurrect the classics with much success. Taking a moment during Paris Fashion Week to appreciate the disco era in sneaker culture, Nike unveils the release of
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Novel color combinations, new textures and innovative lasts were the focus of most designers fr the F/W 12 season. Stylesight takes a closer look at the top 5 footwear collections from Milan Fashion Week.
Fendi
Single soles arrive in Milan runways, but not without a twist. Molded platforms and heel details contoured round toe, cone heel lasts of a range composed of
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Established in 1953, Brooklyn-based Kork-Ease has been creating every woman's beloved wardrobe staple - the cork wedge sandal. After decades of evolution, their present-day look reflects their tradition for comfortable and lightweight lasts while staying on trend.
Having added boots, pumps as well other categories to their range, Kork-Ease's fall collection offers fun and functional styles while staying true to brand
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We can always count on London Fashion Week for some of the most accelerated and experimental footwear trends. F/W 12 collections did just that, presenting high-fashion editorial pieces that we may actually see on the streets. Or Nicky Minaj. Below are some of our top picks from LFW.
Acne
Acne's experimentation with silhouettes, color and materials constantly delivers exciting yet wearable footwear
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UK brand Supremebeing presented their F/W 12 Collection at the Capsule trade show in Paris, which included street ready footwear for the upcoming season.
After announcing their plans for expansion into the US market, we were eager to share some of their offerings that will certainly make an impact on the shelves across the pond.
True to their urban inspirations, their fall
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The F/W 12 edition of Jacket Required took place on February 12th and 13th at Victoria House in London's Bloomsbury Square. Increasing its vendor count from 38 for its first season to almost 100 this go around, the show is striving to fill a void in the world of UK menswear. Focusing on a mantra of ”quality of brands, diversity of offering
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With a sleuth of new brands, bloggers-turned-designers and never ending celebrity (and non) collaborations, few brands truly stand out and create buzz. That's why when Stylesight saw Blonde Ambition's new fall collection our hearts skipped a beat!Established in 2010 by Carol de Leon, Blonde Ambition delivers high-fashion through contemporary lasts and exquisite styling. Unexpected colors and materials reflect an European
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