Daphne Chao is the brains and hands behind Ilyang Ilyang, a creative project which has recently been experiencing virality thanks to its witty crocheted flower designs using the Salomon XT-6. While Chao's love for crochet began as a means to simply pass the time amid the uncertainty of the pandemic, she was also unknowingly laying the foundations to inform the conception of Ilyang Ilyang. Over the past three years, Chao has created everything from sun hats to bikini tops and her love for the art...

The streetwear world was once synonymous with the sneaker. No fit check or get-ready-with-me would be complete without it. Now, scroll through your Explore feed or For Your Page and there seems to be one common denominator: the humble loafer. Once reserved for sartorial menswear looks or more formal occasions, the loafer is a shoe that's had possibly the biggest rebrand in recent years, now lending itself to streetwear looks and everyday outfits.The rise of the loafer is the result of a wider sh...

Off the back of New Balance's recent 1906L debut, it appears that sneaker loafers are set to be the next biggest trend in footwear. PUMA and Palomo Spain's new collaboration exemplifies that, launching a new collection of apparel and footwear -- including their brand-new loafer silhouette.Based on PUMA's chunky Nitefox sneaker, the new shoe places a loafer-style upper on top of the chunky sole, decorated with leather tassels and an emphasized metal buckle. Arriving in "Frosted Ivory" leather, th...

Camper's sandal of the summer, the beloved Kobarah, is officially back with a slew of new season colorways and prints. Featuring in a dedicated campaign, captured by Spanish-born photographer Kito Muñoz, the new Kobarahs appear in a special flecked edition alongside new hues of red, yellow, pink and blue.The campaign, titled "Kobarah: True Love," spotlights a group of young, street-cat models captured in an intimate setting, showcasing a joyful, free-spirited community bonded by a night of part...