Read our piece on how keeping fit is the most fashionable thing to do now? Even if you didn’t, you should know that street wear is taking off this season (call it the Vetements effect). We think it’s apt, then, that we’re bringing you the footwear edition of our weekly shopping guide this week, with exciting launches from Vans, Adidas Originals and a hot new shoe store in town.
For Earth Day, Korean messaging app Line collaborated with Korean beauty brand Innisfree on a range of limited edition packaging. Now, they’re venturing into fashion thanks to a tie-up with American footwear brand Vans. Popular sticker characters Brown, Cony and Sally have been emblazoned on the brand’s canvas uppers, with styles ranging from high-tops to lace-ups. Word is that they’re flying off the shelves, so hurry down to grab your pair ASAP. $89-$129, #B3-61 Ion Orchard
Like what Pharrell did to Adidas’ Original Superstar sneakers? This time round, he’s turned his attention to clothing and partnered with the sportswear giant to produce the S/S ’16 Pink Beach collection. Like the name suggests, the designs ($49-$149) are inspired by sunny island living and convey the rapper’s passion for music, art and fashion. And yes, those adorable illustrations you see on tops, jackets and shorts are illustrations Pharrell himself did. The shoes in this collection, meanwhile, are a lot more muted – they’re available in grey and blue colourways ($149 each) and have nubuck leather heels. Available now at all adidas Originals stores
The Social Foot is pretty much a dream come true for shoe-holics. The multi-label sneaker and lifestyle concept store carries top sports brands like Puma, New Balance, Onitsuka Tiger and more, and is also the place where American athletic footwear line Pro-Keds have been exclusively launched. And while there are plans to hold events in-store, like sneaker customisations or talks with sneaker authorities, the “social” aspect for now comes in the form of giving customers a chance to take GIFs, and even projecting these GIFs onto its storefront. #01-19/20 Orchard Central
Like this? Check out more fun launches like the Valentino Wonder Woman capsule, new Swatch watches and more.