Dr. Martens x Engineered Garments
Dr. Martens and Engineered Garments have done it again. This time it’s the 1461 silhouette that gets up-styled by the Nepenthes brand.
Available in black and khaki the 1461 features a smooth leather upper, a single Velcro strap and all the classic Dr. Martens characteristics including visible stitching, grooved edges and a scripted heel loop. These have been made in England, presented in a bespoke shoe box with a limited edition tote bag.
The Dr. Martens x Engineered Garments 1461 Velcro Strap Shoe is online now.
Big News Pastel Hues
As the spring deliveries stack up, various seasonal trends emerge, starting with ‘pastels’. Several labels have gone-in these peachy shades featuring silhouettes and brands both old and new.
So it is time to leave those winter tones behind and use spring as an opportunity to wear some colour. Instead of those easy and obvious colours, hit-up a soft pastel shade and embrace the season of colour.
Here are a few ways to introduce pastels into what you wear, pass effortlessly through the different hues as it is easy to mix and match.
Champion Reverse Weave Crewneck Sweatshirt | Armor Lux 75728 Heritage Smock | Albam Classic Sweatshirt | Portuguese Flannel Atlantico Shirt | Reebok Club C 85 Kudu
Reebok Workout Plus Kudo | Edwin Japan T-Shirt
Penfield Hosmer Sweatshirt | Engineered Garments Camp Shirt | Penfield Blackstone Shirt
Norse Projects Light Twill Sports Cap | Norse Projects Niels Multi N Logo T-Shirt | Patagonia Lightweight Fjord Flannel Shirt | Norse Projects James Logo Stripe T-Shirt | Norse Projects Johannes Wide Stripe T-Shirt
A.P.C. Sneakers
The Parisian label A.P.C. is well-known for its unassuming, super-slick clothing and an equally impressive jewellery offering. After three years in the making the French label debut its running-style trainers including a ‘Techno’ and ‘Running’ sneaker.
Having previously collaborated on a number of classic Nike silhouettes and boasting a current luxury A.P.C. footwear offering including Derby shoes, Chelsea boots and tennis-style trainers the French label sure have what it takes to make quality footwear.
It’d be lazy to call the brand out, claiming it is jumping on the back of the ‘chunky sneaker’ craze. A trend that has seen high-end fashion brands jump in on the sneaker scene throughout 2017. A prime example is the Triple S Sneaker from Balenciaga that sells-out everywhere in minutes. These A.P.C. runners are quite the opposite; streamlined uppers, an exaggerated but free-flowing midsole and minimal branding.
Both styles feature quality fabrics including suede and canvas uppers, reflective panelling on the ‘Techno’ Sneaker and hiking-style laces across both styles. All three colours and both styles will go with everything and anything in your wardrobe regardless of the season. Clean, very European and in-line with the brand’s low-key, muted vibe.
Launching at The Hip Store on 12/04/18. Online at 08:00 and available at our Leeds store from 09:00.
Stepney Workers Club
East-London based Stepney Workers Club launch its debut footwear collection for the SS18 season. The brand take inspiration from the all-encompassing cultures found at traditional Workers Sports Clubs with its slogan ‘Freedom of Sport, Freedom of Thought’ and its handshake logo signifying unity, liberal thinking and inclusiveness.
Its first collection opens with two styles, the Dellow and Varden, a low-top and a high-top vulcanised pump. Both are available in canvas or suede in monochrome colours and pastel shades. This style of footwear has been adopted by varying sub-cultures over the years and the timeless aesthetic is still relevant in 2018.
Its founders have years and years of experience in the high-end footwear market and had a vision to create a product that wasn’t readily available. It is safe to say they have done a quality job; the premium fabrics, chunky soles, subtle branding and price points are spot on.
Stepney Workers Club is now available in our Leeds store and will be dropping online very soon.
