Over the last few years, buying limited-collab sneakers and streetwear piece has become harder and harder every time. With people constantly buying and reselling, it’s practically impossible to walk into a store and cop the latest pair of Dunks or Jordans.

But, not anymore!

The Edit LDN x Harrods are now giving you the chance to shop all your favourite things in a physical store, without having to worry about being the first in line for online launches or queuing for hours and not finding your size.

Moses Rashid, founder and CEO of The Edit LDN clarified the intention and business goal behind the partnership: “We want to expand and increase accessibility for people who want to own limited edition sneakers around the world…Harrods offers an amazing customer journey to their global customer base and this aligns completely with our approach, to offer the best in class service…Opening in Harrods is a logical next step as we bring our unique proposition to their customer base.”

Simon Longland, Head of Menswear at Harrods added “Bringing The Edit LDN’s industry expertise to Harrods ensures that our customers have access to the latest and most exclusive styles on the market through a service level which is unmistakably Harrods.”

Considering the sneaker market is worth $6 billion a year and expected to reach 30 billion by 2030, The Edit LDN and Harrods have definitely made the right move. The soaring demand for these goods is off charts and will only continue to rise from now on, therefore partnerships such as this one can guarantee prosperous results.

Aside from all the economic benefits, this is extremely important for all the sneaker fans out there, precisely for female sneakerheads who wish to purchase things they wouldn’t normally have access to.

So, get your favourite pair of trainers on and go check out the new store!

Words by Alexandra Yassin

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Nike Dunk Low Bordeaux

If 2021 could be a sneaker, it would definitely be a Nike Dunk Low. The shoe dominated the streetwear scene at the end of 2020 and fully became a trend in 2021. Influencers and celebrities have worn this shoe everywhere – basketball games, fashion shows, music performances, and even movie premiers – so, it’s safe to say the Dunk will continue to be a go-to this fall. The Bordeaux model comes in a deep red colourway, almost burgundy – a shade that couldn’t be more appropriate for autumn/winter. 

£ 130

Nike Dunk Low Bordeaux Red

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Air Jordan 1 Dark Mocha 

The Jordan 1 Dark Mocha, released last year, is reminiscent of Travis Scott’s highly in-demand collaboration. The silhouette and the colourway are perfect for this season, the brown and black tones balanced by the leather accents give off the vibe of a clean and subtle look. Classy and casual, these sneakers can be worn with pretty much everything and anywhere. 

£ 749

Air Jordan 1 Retro “Dark Mocha” sneakers

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Air Jordan 4 Retro Shimmer 

First debuted as part of the Jumpman’s fall 2021 AJ Retro collection, the Shimmer is a sneaker designed exclusively for women. The colourway was inspired by neutral makeup palettes and features an electroplated Jumpman logo that nods to the mirrors often found in makeup sets. The peach-tinted shade is reminiscent of blush and the name itself brings to mind the idea of makeup. The Shimmer is a great shoe for someone in search of a feminine sneaker that goes with light-tones outfits.

£ 403

Air Jordan 4 hi-top sneakers Orange

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Lanvin Curb Skate Sneaker 

The French luxury house has been channeling the ’90s skate era with the Curb Skate Sneaker, the shoe has grown popular within the last few months. What’s special about its design and silhouette are the laces. Coming in bold zigzag patterns and very oversized, they cover most of the upper part and draw all the attention to them. If you’re after a comfortable shoe, but also want to make a fashion statement, the Lanvin Curb Skate sneaker is a great choice. 

£ 660

Lanvin Leather Curb Trainers

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YEEZY QNTM Onyx

Kanye West’s Yeezys have been a top sneaker choice for years now. The ongoing collaborative series has been constantly putting out new sneakers; one of their latest offerings being the QNTM Onyx sneaker. Similar to the QNTM iteration, the silhouette also references other Yeezy models. The triple black colourway offers a Primeknit upper in a mix of marble black and grey shades, a suede toe cap, and a durable rubber sole. Although released only a few weeks ago, we’re expecting QNTM Onyx Yeezys to become a huge trend this fall-winter season. 

£ 285

Adidas YEEZY QNTM “Onyx” Sneakers Black

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Rick Owens Leather High Tops

Simple and chic, the Rick Owens leather High-tops can be your favourite pair of shoes for casual events and street style looks. They can complement an all-black plain outfit, but also tone down a more edgy look. The Rick Owens high-tops come in different colours and fabrics – velour, canvas, and cotton nylon. They can be worn with dresses, denim, tracksuits and still look fashionable. This is why we’re thinking they’re a must for the cold season.

£ 1,140

Rick Owens leather high-top sneakers black

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Converse Run Star Motion

Keeping the classic silhouette alive by constantly reinventing it, Converse shoes never disappoint. The new model is an exaggerated version of the JW Anderson-designed Run Star Hike, featuring an ultra-thick jagged rubber sole in multiple colorways. In line with the oversized and chunky current fashion trends, the Converse Run Star Motion sneakers offer the perfect balance of a retro and futuristic style. For a bold and funky look and a desire to reach new heights, we recommend these. 

£ 100

Converse Run Star Motion Black

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Levi’s x New Balance 990V3

Although previously associated with an older customer base, the brand has recently started to enter the Gen Z sector. Recent collaborations have definitely contributed to establishing a more modern aesthetic and meeting today’s sneaker expectations. The 990V3 silhouette and design reference Levi’s signature denim and leather back patch and offer two colourways – blue turquoise and a grey-beige. 

£ 228

Levi’s x New Balance 990V3 Turquoise

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New Balance x Aimé Leon Dore 550 sneakers ‘Natural Green’

Yes, another pair of New Balances but this time, a leather model. Streetwear label, Aimé Leon Dore, has collaborated with the brand to reinvent the 550 silhouette’s aesthetic. To add their touch, they made leather overlays on the collar natural green and the embossed “N” logo yellow on both sides. If you’re trying to go for a more vintage aesthetic, but still wish to look trendy, we think these might be your safe option. There has also been a recent restock with multiple colourways so definitely check those out too!

£ 608

New Balance x Aimé Leon Dore 550 sneakers ‘Natural Green’

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Off-White ‘Out of the office’ Low Tops

Although the Off-White ‘Out of the office’ Low Tops have been in vogue for a while, they continue to appear on our Instagram feeds. Designed as a part of the AW/2021 collection, the sneakers are a must for this season. Referencing late ‘80s and early ‘90s sneaker trends, the silhouette merges streetwear and basketball influences. They come in multiple colourways, but these beige-white ones are definitely the most wearable ones.

£ 385

Off-White Out Of Office Low-top Sneakers Beige/White

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The ultimate summer sneakers, Adidas and Prada have come together to present two new colour variations of the A P LUNA ROSSA 21. Originally created for sailing, the grey version is the lifestyle version of the model, worn by the team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli who won the PRADA Cup and became the official challenger of the 36th edition of America’s Cup presented by Prada. The second version, in absolute black, pays homage to the legendary stories of both brands with a subtle play of tonality.

“Performance is key and priority number one. As sailors, we’re really competitive, because we’re at the top level of our sport,” explains Max Sirena to HighSnobiety. “People underestimate the importance of footwear, but in reality, shoes are key, because you spend most of the time on your feet. When you’re sailing this type of boat and you’re going at 50 knots, to maneuver from one side to the other, you need good grip. The shoes need to be light, and they need to stay dry,” he continues. “We went through several sampling stages of the shoe. The most important part is the sole, for two reasons: for the grip, and because it needs to let water out. Our boats are like a washing machine.”

Sirena along with his team are extremely happy with the outcome. “This is probably one of the first times we perfectly reached what we were looking for in terms of performance gear. [A three-way collaboration] is not easy, because there is the fashion aspect, you need to sell the product, and for us, it’s a tool — to combine all those things is not an easy process, but I think we really nailed it this time,” Sirena muses.

Inspired by the iconic heritage of both brands and the aesthetic codes of the boat AC75 Luna Rossa, the silhouette of the A+P LUNA ROSSA 21 presents an upper of PRIMEGREEN, a series of recycled materials with a high performance, with an outer coating in E-Water-repellent TPU, an ergonomic EVA tongue, a specially designed quick lacing system and an inner cover in perforated synthetic suede.

The structure, resting on the perforated BOOST midsole and on an enveloping sole, enhances the typical performance of the sneakers offering the wearer greater freedom of movement. With careful attention to detail, each pair of A+P LUNA ROSSA 21 is proposed in a waterproof bag that perfectly contains the refined box with both brands.

The two colors of the summer sneakers for 2021 will be available worldwide from July 19 at the Prada boutiques, the adidas flagship stores, the websites prada.com and adidas.com. The black version will also be available from selected retailers.

Words By Tommaso Donati

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February got off to a flying start with Nike’s unveiling of their latest design; the Nike Go FlyEase. Just like the rest of the internet, we’re definitely excited about it. 

You might have seen the buzz about the new release on your socials already, which is no surprise considering that not only is the shoe aesthetically pleasing, but there’s also a great concept behind it. 

Nike first released their FlyEase range back in 2015 following a letter from Matthew Walzer, who has cerebral palsy. Matthew Walzer (@ matthewwalzer24), who was 16 at the time, contacted Nike about the need for an accessible shoe design that would be helpful to those who struggle with shoelaces. On February first, Nike introduced their first-ever hands-free trainer; the Nike Go FlyEase.

Taking to Twitter to express his feelings about the latest release, Matthew Walzer wrote about his love of seeing how far the FlyEase line had come since he first wrote his letter; 

‘#DisabledLivesMatter The Flyease is for people of all abilities. Remarkable that one letter almost nine years ago continues to bring about so much change.’ 

Matthew Walzer

The Nike Go FlyEase is designed for adaptive athletes but is beneficial to anyone from all walks of life. From people who may struggle with the idea of getting ready for a run in the morning (we know the feeling) to frontline key workers who are in a rush to those with simply too much to carry who are in need of a more practical, sleeker design. Nike has always strived to create designs that are appealing and inspiring to all athletes (and as Nike pointed out – if you have a body, you arean athlete), and this may be their most inspirational design to date.

From the release video, we can see that the silhouette is set to be coming out in three different colourways; White, Celestine Blue, and Volt; Black, Turquoise, and Crimson; and finally, an all-black with a simple bright blue streak. 

Nike revealed that the shoe is made using ‘a patent-pending bi-stable hinge and midsole tensioner that allow for hands-free entry’. This design allows for the shoe to remain both securely open and closed when in or out of use. In a video that interviews the team responsible for the Nike Go FlyEase design, we can see some of the work and calculations that went into designing the shoe – and let’s just say it involved an awful lot of maths. 

This latest release from Nike is doing everything right. The design is sleek, smart, attractive, and most importantly, made with every customer in mind. 

If like us, you’re already getting your calendar ready to mark in the release date, then don’t worry – the Nike Go FlyEase is said to be widely available later this year! We can certainly add this to the list of good things that 2021 has brought us, with a big thank you to Nike and to Matthew Walzer for their letter back in 2015. Here’s to 2021 being a year of continuing the fashion industry’s effort to create better and more accessible designs for everybody.

Words by Megan Selway

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Designed to honour the release of the 25th instalment of the legendary fictional spy agent, James Bond; No Time to Die sparks the newest concept of the Adidas ultraBOOST. While both products are due for an early April release, to celebrate the new upcoming collections; We have compiled the ultimate list of the previous best celebrity sneaker collabs, the top 10 to be exact.

10). Donald Glover x Adidas

At number ten we have Donald Glover’s collab with Adidas in April 2019. The company came together with director and musician on remastered designs of the Continental 80, the Nizza and the Lacombe. Not the most outlandish design within the top ten, but makes the list based on adaptability and minimalistic nature.

9). Cardi B x Reebok

In early 2019, new rap princess Cardi B coupled up Aztrek sneakers to endorse their new retro-influenced shoes. With Cardi’s music at the time being motivated by the old school style, this collab was perfect; from the vintage blocky design to the dynamic colourway.

8). G Dragon x Airforce 1

Number eight features K-pop idol G-Dragon’s endeavour with a remake of Nike’s classic Air Force 1. Cleverly tagged with his clothing line’s flower emblem, the “Para-noise” shoes represent a collaboration in its truest sense, making this meshing of formulas one of the decade’s most memorable.

7). Alexander Wang x Adidas

The last of three collections between Adidas Originals and designer Alexander Wang during 2017. While another fashion brand succumbs to the gentrification of skate style isn’t the most innovative; but with inspired colourways like woodsy brown, it was the forest meets the concrete jungle.

6). Vivienne Westwood x Asics

The creative combination of designer Vivienne Westwood and sports corporation Asics hooked up to create an exclusive selection of a dozen shoe designs that dropped in the space of a couple of months. The 2019 releases aimed at legacy tennis shoes,

reinforced by dynamic artwork and faint features. While all hit retailers worldwide, you’d be lucky to find a pair of these in your local shops.

5). Serena Williams x Nike

Queen of sport, Serena Williams completed her comeback for Wimbledon in style with the release of her new Off-White Nike trainers back in mid-2018. The NIKEiD style inspired cleats were painted with pink from top to bottom, straightforward, sleek yet inspirational.

4). Anna Wintour x Nike

The iconic Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour came together with her current brand to remaster the classic Air Jordan 1s. The pair was not only the first AJ1 design to include a female adaptation, but also with Wintour’s backing, the shoe displayed its own emblem of “Edited by Vogue” to represent Wintour the right way.

3). Kendrick Lamar x Reebok

The hookup between Hip-Hop superstar Kendrick Lamar and Reebok started in early 2015. Of course, each drop is interlaced with a strong meaning, much like his music, with colourways normally matching themes against gang violence; each trainer implements conflicting blue and red marks. Even though the shoe is clean, the message of the sneakers bumps it up to third on the list.

2). Pharrell x Puma

Back in 2016, NMDs was one of the most fashionable sneakers around, so it was no surprise that when the word was out that a team-up with Pharrell could be in the works, the anticipation around the drop was immense. With a particular, thick lacing structure within the middle, not to mention the jazzy irregular pattern design of the words “species” and “being”. Much like Lamar’s shoes previously, the aim of this release was not just to design a dapper sneaker, but to promote a far-reaching message.

1). Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1

Just off of this Collab alone, Travis Scott is already one of the biggest celebrity’s in fashion as of today. While he has a tough battle on his hands to beat Virgil and Kanye to the number one spot, but much like Abloh and Yeezy, he has the Midas touch right now, whether it’s in music or fashion, which creates even more assurance to his validity within the creative field as a partner in business. Scott and the Jordan brand are a perfect mesh, we would expect more great things to come from these two as a collective as the year progresses.

Words by Charlie Miller

Graphics by Mehak Jotwani

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The key items of her collection are her now-famous, somehow iconic, sportswear stilettos.

When meeting Ancuta Sarca, the first thing you notice is the warmth of her polite yet spontaneous smile framed in the wilderness of her curly black hair. The second thing is her Eastern Europe accent, capaciously contaminated by a four-year permanence in London after graduating from the Art and Design university of Cluj Napoca, Romania. The third thing which really gets your attention is her passion and commitment towards sustainability and the closeness to her Romanian origins, which were both the starting points for building the collection she has just presented at the Fashion East designer space during London Fashion Week.

The result is a hybrid shoe, a centaur of high fashion that is half sportswear and half disused kitten heels.

The key items of her collection are her now-famous, somehow iconic, sportswear stilettos. This oxymoronic combination came to her mind while disassembling tons and tons of shoes in order to actually learn how to make them while she was still in school.

The result is a hybrid shoe, a centaur of high fashion that is half sportswear and half disused kitten heels. By combining Nike football shoes of the brightest red, green and blue with black and white kitten heels, the designer has stylishly produced a piece of fashion that perfectly translates today’s thirst for anything trash and shabby, whilst delivering a luxury, high fashion product.

These up-cycled shoes are entirely handcrafted by Ancuta herself, a factor that guarantees the best quality of this original product while keeping the footprint to a minimum.

The sustainability part behind her concept stands in her venture plumbing the depths of Ebay, going from several charity shops and vintage platforms to every forgotten corner of her friends’ closets to find abandoned trainers and kitten heels, with the aim of repurposing them. These up-cycled shoes are entirely handcrafted by Ancuta herself in her North London studio, a factor that guarantees the best quality of this original product while keeping the footprint left by her newly born eponymous label to a minimum.

“We are the first generation that starts to feel the effects of climate change, it’s a red flag moment but it’s never too late to make a change” – said Ancuta addressing the sustainability issue and why young people should take advantage from the momentum sustainability is having as a trend to start an actual movement.

Ancuta Sarca brought to the fashion system a forward-thinking, sustainable product that draws inspiration from history and gives new life to shunned pieces of clothing

Another factor that influenced her unusual and winning designing choice is definitely her Romanian origin, or better, her childhood: back in Soviet times and post-communist years, sportswear had much importance among people, so much that Adidas tracksuits became an authentic uniform for Soviet kids belonging to the underground culture of the time, and later mockingly renamed “gopniki” for their inclination of doing squats in the middle of the street.

“I remember when I was really young, on the first day of school all the kids would wear Adidas tracksuits: it was a really important thing to have a sports brand on you”.

With this in mind, Ancuta Sarca brought to the fashion system a forward-thinking, sustainable product that draws inspiration from history and gives new life to shunned pieces of clothing that lasted less than a season, reminding us all that there’s no future without knowing where we come from and that the past always shapes the present, often in an unconscious way.

Words by Beatrice Buschittari

Graphics by Katie Janes

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