Yohji Yamamoto's daughter Limi Feu has been a womenswear designer since 2000 and has recently dropped her own iteration of the iconic Converse Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers. Originally, the collaboration launched in 2017, leading to another one this year.
The relaunch is delivered in an identical design to the original work by the duo, with the same low-top structure with a warped branding detail. Notable, the rubber toe stands out in a subtle manner with the asymmetric angled design that is made to cover the eyelets on the lateral side of the model. It is then detailed with metal eyelets and the high-top version is adorned in the same design language.
Warped Minimal Monochromatic Shoes
Limi Feu Relaunches a Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Sneaker
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