Author: Footshop

Monika lives in Olomouc, but she spends a lot of time travelling between Prague and Zlín. She first got into upcycling three years ago, when she used to go dumpster diving at Zlín’s factories with her friend. Currently, she’s studying her final year of shoe design at the Tomáš Baťa University in Zlín. How would you describe your style? It’s hard to say, but I enjoy working with clean, geometrical lines. I also like unconventional materials and new cuts. I try to realize my ideas both in streetwear as

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Valery, founded by David Nikolov when he was just 17, is a Czech streetwear brand built on upcycling. David studies design and fashion in Prostějov, where he, in his own words, ended up completely by accident. Sustainability and upcycling are an integral part of his work, which makes Valery a perfect fit for the Footshop Upcycling Project. David wants to create a smaller collection from the provided products - so far, we were able to witness two of his collections, one at Fashion Designer Show Brno 202

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Photos by @barbarakoll, model: @lufle_miw Outfits: FTSHP + LAFORMELA „NO SEASON“ DENIM SHORTS FOOTSHOP HUNGARIAN ARTIST GLOW IN THE DARK TEE FOOTSHOP CLEANING TEE HELMUT LANG MEGA STANDARD HOODIE MAHARISHI WORLD CORPS ORGANIC TEE THE NORTH FACE WILD VEST NIKE AIR ZOOM SPIRIDON CAGE 2 NIKE AIR VAPORMAX 360 NIKE AIR ZOOM-TYPE HERON PRESTON 5 POCKETS DENIM PANTS HERON PRESTON CTNMB SPRAY HOODIE HERON PRESTON TAPE BELT HERON PR

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MCQ is a unique collective that also functions as an ever-changing culture, made for creators and the public alike. By including its collaborators, MCQ gives the public ownership of their pieces through the MYMCQ platform, a unique blockchain that combines social media with consumer’s archives. The work of big fashion houses is often based on designers and their creative teams that give the brand direction and introduce new elements to an already recognized or typical style. MCQ is different. The brand

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Another member of the Footshop Upcycling project is none other than designer Evžen Grygoriev. Originally from Ukraine, he moved to his family in Ostrava as a child. Evžen’s 21 and in his second year of studying at Baťa’s university in Zlín. He was introduced to the world of fashion by his older brother, whose hobby was also making shoes. “There’s no victory without sacrifices, and I know that from my own experience. You also can’t progress further without practice and knowledge of your specialization.”

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Credits:Model: @sisPhotographer: @barbarakoll Outfits:NIKE WMNS ASUNA SLIDEVANS RAMP TESTED TOPSTÜSSY CACTUS RAYON SHIRTY-3 SWIMSUITSTÜSSY SUNSET SWIM TOPNIKE SPORTSWEAR FESTIVAL AOP BODYSUITNIKE SPORTSWEAR TEENIKE SPORTSWEAR DNA BIKE SHORTSNIKE SPORTSWEAR ESSENTIALS S HIP PACK

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adidas Originals redesigned their most iconic sneakers to deal with an important topic - plastic waste. Introducing the Clean Classics collection. Several classic silhouettes were reworked to lower the brand’s impact on the environment. The fundamental part of this promise is Primegreen, a highly efficient material containing a minimum of 50% recycled material. https://youtu.be/CJWUCvKA0nE DISCOVER ADIDAS CLEAN CLASSICS models @karolkutilova & @delikventphotographer @adam_k

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Puma RS is based on a unique technology first introduced in 1986. Its purpose was to offer runners smooth contact with any kind of surface. Thanks to its success, new silhouettes incorporate the RS technology to this day. This year’s release of the Puma RS-2K in the “Messaging” colorway will take you to the beginning of the millennium and the far future. Do you know which one you belong in? The sportswear brand Puma belongs to the biggest brands on the global market, so it’s understandable that they com

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As we promised, within the Footshop Upcycling Project we interview 6 designers, who we are collaborating with. In the first interview, we will introduce to you Tran Ngoc Yen, for whom sustainability and upcycling are nothing new. This 23-year-old designer, who everyone calls Eliska, is studying design at the University of Tomas Bata in Zlin. You could have seen some of her shoe collections at MBPFW, WE'RE NEXT or for a local brand WOLFGANG. “What I enjoy the most about my job is creativity, moving bo

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Credits:Photographer: @spoony_Model: @honzisko_n FOOTSHOP UNIVERSITY COLLECTION

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Upcycling is a more and more discussed topic. It is transforming old or used products into new ones. A lot of  man-made materials do not biodegrade and harm the environment. One of Footshop’s missions is to be as sustainable as possible and do our best for it. We are not unconcerned about the final journey of our products and said no to burning. Therefore, we looked for an alternative way of burning, and it turned out great. Who would have thought that shredding is possible for shoes as well? Footsh

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The editorial in collaboration with Archive Vault took place at a club FUCHS2 in Prague, which has a special place in our hearts for its techno parties. The reason why we went for such location was because we thought the ambience of the club would go well along with the archived clothing, which is raw and bold, just like the club scene is. We decided to take a different approach, and to really bring out the archive feeling, the outfits were shot on a film camera. The represented brands are Comme des

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