Category Archives: Sneakers
Behind the Brand: Pierre Hardy
“There are a lot of people who make shoes, but the question is how you make them. I hope that I take an artistic approach”
Mr Pierre Hardy
Taking inspiration from art, architecture and geometry, rather than from trends or historical influences, Mr Hardy creates some of the world’s most stylish shoes. Having studied fine art at the prestigious École Normale Supérieure in Paris, Mr Hardy initially worked as an illustrator for publications including Vanity Fair and Vogue Hommes, before taking his first design job in 1987, creating the shoes for Christian Dior. This ensured that when Mr Hardy launched his own label in 1999, he was already well versed in the intricacies of designing and producing luxurious shoes. The Pierre Hardy men’s collection debuted in 2002, with a strong emphasis on the elegant sneakers, carefully constructed from fine leathers, for which the designer is still renowned.
In addition to designing his own label, which in 2009 was admitted to the exclusive Comité Colbert (a select group of French luxury brands), Mr Hardy also collaborates with Mr Nicolas Ghesquière on the shoes at Balenciaga, and oversees the footwear and fine jewellery at Hermès. Every Tuesday, Mr Hardy teaches at the leading Duperré fashion school in Paris. “I find the exchanges with students very refreshing,” says Mr Hardy, who is constantly innovating and developing new approaches to shoe design.
Or try these…
Theres a Snowstorm in the Midwest…get your boots out
In my personal opinion the Red Wing Washaba boots are the most aesthetically pleasing of the Red Wings because they’re not bulky around the toe. Available at J Crew.
Here’s another personal fave the Ronnie Fieg Sebago Lighthouse boot. Good luck finding them though they were sold in limited quantities at the David Z flagship store and online
Ronnie Fieg x Sebago
This is fashion blogger Marcus Troy and his twin brother Ahmad.
Sporting very nice casual, simple yet very classic fits. Plain tees >>>> graphic tees….Hit up American Apparel or H&M for the best quality tees for the cheapest price. Peep those Ronnie Fieg Sebago Nexus Project boat shoes. They add just the right amount of color and flair to make this very plain, effortless look pop.
Kid Cudi’s Kick Game is Crazy
Sure he may describe his style as “simple and classic” but when it comes to his footwear game, Kid Cudi doesn’t fuck around. Ive never been a jordanhead but i do like the IIIs and IVs.
Complex Has The Whole Gallery Then burn over to this interview
Weapon Of Choice…
Undefeated for Converse Poorman Weapon Olive Green
I love Chucks…I loved the Weapons…the color scheme is so damn dope…the freggin’ Converse sign is detachable yo. Then peep the Lupe and Leather Jacket x Schott NYC converse down below..
Hip Hop for Nerds 