Converse x SAK
Published 17 months ago
Classic trainer label collaborates with Florence-based Japanese designer on luxurious sneakers
- Text by Dazed Digital
The
craftsmanship of Italian heritage and the boundary pushing
qualities of Japanese fashion design are combined in work of Ryusaku Hiruma, founder
and creative director of Sak. Hiruma was born in Japan but has lived in Florence
for the past decade and that's where he pursues the noble business of merging Renaissance style
with industrial design. For Spring Summer 2010, Hiruma has married his style
with Converse and together they have created a collection of deeply desirable trainers.
Re-designing and hand stitching a few of the true Converse classics – such as
Chuck Taylor, Jack Purcell and the One Star – Sak has given each shoe leather
soles that resembles that of a luxurious dress shoe, and ink printed logos that
gives them a playful feeling. Each shoe comes in natural shades of tan,
off-white and black leather with hand cut logos. “I wanted to bring together
the history of Florence and Converse’s legacy,” says Ryusaku Hiruma of the
collaboration. Best of both worlds, available at London's Dover Street Market.
