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written by Jan Knopp

Up on the fourth floor of the Centre Pompidou, the sun is setting in auburn and red and gold, and the powerlines extend with clothes hanging on them. Though reminiscent of a film set, this installation is for the presentation of Pull&Bear x Pleasures collaboration that was inspired by Los Angeles and its “clash between urban and rural culture.” With its studded leather jackets, flannels, and bolo ties, this capsule collection provides the wardrobe for the modern cowboy.

When I thought about what the silhouette could be, the keywords were agility, durability, and a wide range of motion while people train in the gym. I then tried to find a concept that would bring all of these together and I felt like the stag beetle was the perfect embodiment of all of these things. When I thought about what the silhouette could be, the keywords were agility, durability, and a wide range of motion while people train in the gym. I then tried to find a concept that would bring all of these together and I felt like the stag beetle was the perfect embodiment of all of these things.
I took that as the inspiration for the shoe and thought that it would be a great way to engage in creative storytelling, too. I utilized the stag beetle’s features in the design for the first shoe but the inspiration for the second was a praying mantis and a Lamborghini was inspiration for the third. Then I took inspiration from a caterpillar, human organs, Japanese armor, Western armor, and guitars. When I thought about what the silhouette could be, the keywords were agility, durability, and a wide range of motion while people train in the gym.

Photographer: Fonzi Hansjörg Walter

I then tried to find a concept that would bring all of these together and I felt like the stag beetle was the perfect embodiment of all of these things. I took that as the inspiration for the shoe and thought that it would be a great way to engage in creative storytelling, too. I utilized the stag beetle’s features in the design for the first shoe but the inspiration for the second was a praying mantis and a Lamborghini was inspiration for the third. Then I took inspiration from a caterpillar, human organs, Japanese armor, Western armor, and guitars. I took that as the inspiration for the shoe and thought that it would be a great way to engage in creative storytelling, too. I utilized the stag beetle’s features in the design for the first shoe but the inspiration for the second was a praying mantis and a Lamborghini was inspiration for the third. Then I took inspiration from a caterpillar, human organs, Japanese armor, Western armor, and guitars.

But my best guess is that the trend will keep heading in this direction. This is because companies really need to think about the environment, sustainability, and CO2 emissions. They need to be environmentally friendly and cost-efficient. These then lend themselves to simpler designs. But in my opinion, we should be making things that are more interesting. To be honest, I’m not satisfied right now. I haven’t found the answer but what I can do is pass on wisdom to the younger generation. You know, it’s important to adapt to digital society but I think it’s important to use analog methods, even if it’s inefficient.

I designed shoes for over 20 years.

James Flanell

Then I took inspiration from a caterpillar, human organs, Japanese armor, Western armor, and guitars. I took that as the inspiration for the shoe and thought that it would be a great way to engage in creative storytelling, too.

I utilized the stag beetle’s features in the design for the first shoe but the inspiration for the second was a praying mantis and a Lamborghini was inspiration for the third. Then I took inspiration from a caterpillar, human organs, Japanese armor, Western armor, and guitars.

But my best guess is that the trend will keep heading in this direction. This is because companies really need to think about the environment, sustainability, and CO2 emissions. They need to be environmentally friendly and cost-efficient. These then lend themselves to simpler designs. But in my opinion, we should be making things that are more interesting. To be honest, I’m not satisfied right now. I haven’t found the answer but what I can do is pass on wisdom to the younger generation. You know, it’s important to adapt to digital society but I think it’s important to use analog methods, even if it’s inefficient.

Photographer: Fonzi Hansjörg Walter

But my best guess is that the trend will keep heading in this direction. This is because companies really need to think about the environment, sustainability, and CO2 emissions. They need to be environmentally friendly and cost-efficient. These then lend themselves to simpler designs. But in my opinion, we should be making things that are more interesting. To be honest, I’m not satisfied right now. I haven’t found the answer but what I can do is pass on wisdom to the younger generation. You know, it’s important to adapt to digital society but I think it’s important to use analog methods, even if it’s inefficient.

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