Chinese New Year–themed sneakers have been a celebratory component of adidas’ annual limited-edition releases for almost a decade now and Hype DC will again play host to the CNY collection in 2021.
Term 1 is about to kick off again, which gets us thinking about our fondest school memories. This year, we’re celebrating the days of embarrassing moments, debatable hairstyles and awkward school pictures with Throwback to School.
Footwear options for school students sure have evolved over time, and while colour choices may still be limited, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a little self-expression.
Born in the Swiss Alps, On Running entered the footwear game in 2010 with one goal: to revolutionise the sensation of running. How? A cushioned landing and a firm take-off. This vision, and the subsequent development of their revolutionary CloudTec® cushioning, has earnt On Running a loyal legion of fans, with over seven million people in over 55 countries now running on ‘Clouds’.
We chat with Melbourne-based jeweller Jake Cheeseman and Hello SISI owner Sienna Ludbey to discuss 2020, design inspiration and sneaker preferences.
For the lucky lady who has it all – or is just a massive sneakerhead – a fresh pair of kicks will always be a welcome gift. From luxury sneakers from Golden Goose, to retro essentials from Nike, read on for the best women’s gifts at Hype DC.
The wait is over, our very first Tasmanian store is coming to Hobart.
Hype DC and Dr. Martens celebrate the classic 1461 unisex shoe; the uniform of choice for those who march to the beat of their own drum. Inspiring individuality, we chat with Rong Jake Chen about how he found success without ever attending fashion school, and how his cultural identity and collaborative approach have culminated in a new project for 2020.
Hype DC and Dr. Martens celebrate the classic 1461 unisex shoe; the uniform of choice for those who march to the beat of their own drum. Inspiring individuality, Melbourne-designer Emily Nolan shares what drove her to bring tailored suits to women, an innovation that has since cracked the industry wide open.
UPDATE: Our Rundle Mall & Marion Stores Are Temporarily Closed.
This month, we’ve gone back to basics and photographed an edit of the sneakers every wardrobe needs – and how to wear them five different ways.
Veja was founded in 2003 and began life as a small French startup, with a strong social conscience and big plans to change the sneaker industry. Fast forward almost two decades, and Veja has amassed a cult following and is one of the world’s most in-demand footwear brands. We caught up with co-founder Sébastien Kopp to find out more about Veja’s beginnings, his thoughts on sustainable production and what eco-friendly innovation he’s embracing in upcoming collections.
