Established in 1949 by Kihachiro Onitsuka, Onitsuka Tiger has dropped some of the hottest sneakers in the streetwear scene. There is no denying the Japanese brand's pop culture significance, particularly in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill series. In the film, Uma Thurman's character sports a yellow outfit with black stripes, complemented by a matching pair of Onitsuka Tiger sneakers inspired by Bruce Lee, who famously wore a similar ensemble, including a pair of Mexico 66 trainers, in his final f...
Our aunties' mesh slippers are officially fashun. Yep, that's right. An item from our childhoods is once again a surprising addition to this year's fashion trend cycle. Though many have differing opinions of the humble mesh slipper's origins, one thing appears to ring true globally: it's been the shoe of choice for many immigrant aunts and mothers for decades.Head of the Design History programme at the Royal College of Art, Dr. Sarah Cheang, explains: "Slippers have been worn in China for over 6...
Sneaker hybrids are all the rage right now, with more crazy and complex combinations of mules, slip-ons and sneakers dominating the footwear landscape than ever before. New Balance's 1906 Loafer seemingly re-started the trend earlier this year, closely followed by collaborations from PUMA and Palomo Spain, MM6 Maison Margiela and Salomon and Miu Miu's recent New Balance 930 mule, not forgetting the history-making collab from Cecilie Bahnsen and ASICS.Our growing affinity for hybridized silhouett...
Off the back of the news that BLACKPINK's Rosé is PUMA's newest global ambassador, the K-pop star makes her official campaign debut, spotlighting the new PUMA Palermo Vintage.Captured wearing the signature low-top silhouette, Rosé's campaign takes her to the streets of Seoul as she spotlights colorways like "Cobalt" and "Black." Crafted with bright, playful hues, the new Palermo boasts a classic terrace gum sole and suede detailing.Pairing the Palermo with "stadium-inspired" looks, Rosé showc...