A bone-shaped stripe made Blends’ work with Vans instantly recognizable. Behind it lies a particular approach to selection and retail space.
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Burn Rubber drew on the auto industry, music and personal memories to develop a recognizable voice in sneaker culture.
Xhibition brought Cleveland into a conversation about sneakers, fashion and art while keeping a distinctly Midwestern perspective.
Sole Classics and Kingsrowe connect retail, clothing design and an ambition to express Columbus through style.
Notre’s Chicago story connects retail architecture, workwear references and sneaker design through a recognizable handshake motif.
From Florida lottery imagery to Mi Casa es Su Casa, SoleFly developed collaborative chapters connected to Miami’s identity.
APB’s development connects streetwear with skateboarding and cultural activity, with a concrete chapter unfolding in Charlotte in 2024.
Charlotte, childhood memories and cultural gatherings help explain Social Status beyond its collaborative footwear.
Atlanta, James Whitner’s personal history and narrative-led collaborations offer a way into A Ma Maniére’s retail identity.
A building with a retail past and hands-on dye projects help explain Lapstone & Hammer’s distinctive place in sneaker culture.