Fashion Thesis #6

Giuseppe Zanotti Fall 2011

Source: Ssense

I happen to come across this pair of kicks some time back but couldn't locate the name of the brand. It was of pure coincidence that I came across these much adored shoes through a friend! The ignorant me decided to dig further and found out an interesting history about Giuseppe Zanotti!

Way before Zanotti become a renowned shoemaker, he used to work as a DJ! He started off in the fashion industry working as a free-lance designer working with fashion maisons like Valentino, Thierry Mugler, Missoni, Dior, Roberto Cavalli and Ferré. His career started to take off when he took over a small shoe making company!

Isn't is bewildering how this italian shoemaker that primarily manufactures luxury women is capable of coming up with such faddish sneakers! Here's an interesting quote from this fine italian shoemaker,

"Sneakers have been part of our collections for several seasons, but this is the first ever alternative unisex sneaker we have designed, and is our response to the needs of men's fashion" 

-Giuseppe Zanotti

Source: Ssense

I love how Zanotti accent the sneakers by bring in the gold element. The gold plates and zip which unveils the gold-coloured material definitely brings out the character of the otherwise just like another pair of high-cut sneakers. These are the 2 details which captivated my heart! Doubtlessly, it was love at first sight!

These kicks are way selling too fast and you may have to spend some effort locating them. The last time I saw them was on Ssense which retails at USD750. But they are completely sold out now!

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