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KENZO was founded in Paris, 1970, when Japanese designer Kenzo Takada opened his first boutique in Galerie Vivienne. For half a century he’s been passing on positive energy and liberty through fashion that celebrates nature and cultural diversity. Today, we’re talking about a premium brand that has been a member of LVHM among brands such as Louis Vuitton, Fendi and Marc Jacobs since 1993. This year, KENZO reaffirmed their partnership with Californian brand Vans, which is only 4 years older, and prepared

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There’s no need to introduce Vans. California, 1966, skateboarding. These iconic waffle-soled sneakers have successfully maintained their popularity over the years. However, the name Fergus Purcell is not that widely known - at least in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. And the British artist/graphic designer likes it that way. Even so, he’s a respected figure in high-fashion streetwear, as proved by his work with Marc by Marc Jacobs or his own brand, Aries. Now, you can find Fergus’s and Vans’ psyche

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Last year, the American brand Vans unveiled a special collaboration inspired by the work of photographer Ralph Steadman. This year, they are following it up with a collaboration with Jim Goldberg, an American photographer and artist, whose work has a specific element to it - he lets his subjects add their commentary to the photographs. Jim Goldberg’s work speaks for itself. Goldberg letting his subjects add their own thoughts right into the picture is undoubtedly unique. These thoughts and commentar

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GORE-TEX® specializes in creating materials that provide maximum protection against the harshest conditions while at the same time remaining comfortable. Products containing GORE-TEX® materials are completely waterproof, breathable and durable all at the same time.  Their collaboration with Vault by Vans brings a limited edition of the popular Old-Skool and Sk8-Hi silhouettes. We took the new Vault by Vans x GORE-TEX® sneakers to the test by going on an autumn hike with them. The sneakers were expos

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There's no need to introduce Vans. It's one of those brands, whose backstory is widely known. VSSL, on the other hand, is a brand that might be new to you. So why are you reading this? Well, Vans and VSSL just released a collaborative collection, and before we dive into it, let's talk about VSSL's founder for a second. VSSL Camp wasn't created with some sort of marketing strategy in mind. The founder of the brand, Todd Weimer, grew up in northern Canada, where he and his best friend used to create k

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The brand's history starts in Anaheim, where Paul Van Doren and his brother Jim made their first sneakers in 1966. 704 E. Broadway, California, was unique because they not only made the sneakers there, but also sold them. The first 12 pairs reached their owners on the 16th of September 1966. "Anaheim Factory Pack" is a reference to the very same factory where the first Vans were made, and now you can choose from several silhouettes from this history-inspired drop. Back in 1966, the world didn't

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When songs like Goosebumps or Sicko Mode everyone gets hyped. And no wonder to that - Jacques Berman Webster II, better known as Travis Scott is the true definition of a modern rock star which has been taking the music scene by storm during the last few years. Coming from Huston, slowly building his career to the point where almost everyone in the world talks about his upcoming project “Utopia” and about the much awaited concert that will take place next to the pyramids of Giza. But how did Travis build su

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What are the best sneakers for this spring? On the one hand, it seems that even the answer to the famous "to be or not to be" can be easier to find - on the other hand, I have 11 models for you that will make the search much easier. Based on trends, the most common topics in fashion magazines, the aesthetics dominating social media and a little bit of my personal opinion, I bring you a list of the best sneakers to wear in spring and not have to take off until the start of next winter. Spring is tricky i

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The winter sale at Footshop is in progress. At the time of writing these lines, we've already discounted 6,562 products, which is great news, but I believe not everyone has the time to browse through such so many potential bargains. I'm paid for that time, and that's why I can present to you 27 hidden gems from our sale where the "save half" is just the beginning. Of course, you'll find mostly sneakers on the list, but there's also clothing or original accessories. I've tried to choose all the products

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Footshop has turned into autumnal colors, and that's how it all started. You can now find many clothing collections online, created for perhaps the most beautiful season of the year but especially shoes. How to choose the best ones? This article will show you which trainers are the best for you this season - whether you're looking for urban footwear or a reliable pair for tackling tricky mountain trails. Autumn is unique because it looks completely different everywhere. In fact, the traditional atmosphe

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After two years, we're bringing back our Meet the Crew series, where we introduce you to members of the Footshop family - our employees who define what our brand stands for. Even the most authoritative one accepted the invitation today. In this interview, Brand Manager Radim Stezka talked about sneakers and running, his two biggest passions. What does he wear on trails in the mountains and where does he see Footshop in 5 years? How was your first day at Footshop? Friendly. I had the great advantage o

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We have goals, we have dreams. One of them has been a spot among the world's best sneaker stores, about which Nike is filming a series of short documentaries called Nike Talking Shop. With this series, the American icon represents the most significant flagships of sneaker & streetwear culture among retail stores, and Footshop is the newest part of it. From a bachelor project to the most important streetwear store of the CEE region in just one decade. From a small room with 200 pairs of shoes in boxe

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