visvim Christo Shaman Folk Sandal
The signature ‘Christo’ sandals by visvim reference duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude – famed for their artwork wrapping large scale landmarks in sculpture-like fabric. Hiroki Nakamura draws similarities with the protection offered by a shoe, imparting this idea on the traditionally open sandal. The ‘Shaman-Folk’ version is made with luxurious suede decorated with rustic fringes and sat above a contoured footbed.
Explore the design online and at HIP Manchester.
Clarks Originals: How We Wear – With Friends Of HIP
To showcase Clarks Originals for SS24 we connected with Friend Of HIP and local Manchester creative Aaliyah, highlighting the individuality of the Wallabee – a shoe that has found its place across era-defining British subcultures since the ’60s.
“My name is Aaliyah, I am a 22 years old creative born and raised in Manchester. I come from a mixed background of Chinese and Jamaican, I am heavily influenced by my mix of cultures.
I was introduced to Hip Hop, R&B and Soul by my dad, who is a DJ. My parents would always have the singer Aaliyah all over the house, her mix of femininity and masculinity stuck with me. My style is mixed with my love for basketball, I started playing young and like how much detail they put into matching shoes with your jersey colours.
As for films, its so refreshing and eye opening to see a story from positions you would never be in. My favourites are A Bronx Tale, for the great life lessons. Waves for the great music and La Haine. Lately I’ve been enjoying jazz music and instrumentals, it helps me appreciate music way more.
Clarks are a big staple in my wardrobe and household. I also remember my brothers wearing them and wanting to copy them. The Wallabee is a timeless shoe for me, I usually throw them on with some good denim and I’m good to go.”
Explore Clarks Originals online and in our Leeds & Manchester stores.
Sun Buddies By HIP
Sun Buddies is a contemporary eyewear label based in Sweden – its first frame took inspiration from actress Bibi Andersson’s sunglasses in avant-garde 1966 drama, Persona. Soon after faces in the fashion industry began to wear the brand, and since then it has collaborated with names from Stüssy to Dover Street Market and OUR LEGACY WORKSHOP.
Explore our edit online and at our Leeds & Manchester stores.
HIP Summer Edit SS24
Styling Max using Tokyo’s emerging RICE NINE TEN, centred around hand-spun luxury finishes. Matched with GR10K – an underground Italian utility brand inspired by subversive social pockets, sourcing military-spec fabrics from a factory that has been around since 1925. Finished with loafers by heritage label G.H Bass. The second look matches classic stripes by Universal Works with the signature sweat-wicking ALPHADRY Short from Nanamica and new colourway of lifestyle favourite the 860v2 by New Balance.
We also highlight utility-streetwear fusion Carhartt WIP on Mo. Alongside disruptive Los Angeles brand Brain Dead. Footwear includes the staple Birkenstock Boston and recent UB6-S GT 2160 by ASICS and the Kiko Kostadinov Studio.
Explore the HIP Summer Shop online.
Find Universal Works, Carhartt WIP, ASICS, Birkenstock and New Balance at both our stores, with G.H Bass and Nanamica in Leeds, RICE NINE TEN in Manchester, and GR10K online-only.
