Category: Creators
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The Incredible Art of New Balance Collector Decktwo
Thomas Dartigues aka Decktwo has two different kinds of passions. One is the city, which he tries to represent in all its variety and complexity. His drawings are so full of detail that they are best seen on a huge scale. Which is how he draws them most of the time. He does cityscapes on…
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Why @Kane Fell in Love with Analog Photography
The DIY effect and hustle of Kane’s career could not be any bigger. From being one of the first sneaker photographers that turned his passion into a work contract to building up his own name and business as a freelancer – Kane knows what it means to work for his dreams. With kanescans, he added…
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How to Become a Sneaker Blogger with Dead Stock
Over the course of the past six years, Christopher has established Dead Stock Sneakerblog as one of the leading sneaker-related websites in Germany. What started as a hobby has turned into a full-time occupation – even allowing Christopher to branch out with ventures like his own clothing brand. For our DIY issue of SNEAKERS MAG,…
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Inside the Mind of Sneaker-Inspired Artist Marcos Cabrera
Flaming skeletons, howling zombies, a VaporMax morphed into a bright orange scorpion, classic Vans paired with chopped-off legs and Air Max 90s as pizza toppings: The work of Barcelona-based graphic artist Marcos Cabrera is a vibrant mash-up of 1980s-style skateboard graphics, heavy metal poster art, horror comics and a healthy dose of sneaker spirit. It’s…
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Here’s Why New Balance Updated the 247
In late June, we followed an invitation by New Balance and took a trip to the UK for the introduction of the New Balance 247v2. At the “Twelfth Man” pub next to the exceptional site of Liverpool F.C.’s time-honored Anfield stadium, we also had the chance for a sit-down with one of the shoe’s designers,…
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A Conversation with UK Grime Photographer Vicky Grout
Skepta. Stormzy. Novelist. The list goes on and on. You probably wouldn’t see the UK’s second wave of grime the way you do if it wasn’t for the lens of Vicky Grout. At just 20-years-old, the London-based photographer has made a name for herself by befriending some of the genre’s most illustrious artists and capturing…
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Meet Versace Footwear Designer Salehe Bembury
At only 31 years, NYC-born and raised sneaker designer Salehe Bembury already boasts an impressive resume. From starting out at traditional men’s footwear company Cole Haan to working on Yeezy Seasons 3 and 4 all the way to being appointed Versace’s new head of footwear design, the young visionary already is one of the most…
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How Illustrator Careaux Became a Successful Sneaker Designer
Caroll drew something Staple-related and then tagged me on it. I caught a glimpse of it and then checked all the other artwork. I had no idea who or what a “Careaux” was; but I thought, there’s something dope here. Something artistic. Something street. Something fresh. And something also very easily digestible, whether to a…
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A Paris Perspective with Selma Sebbagh
Selma is not your average “Instagram girl”. In fact, she dislikes being labeled as such. She has a wide range of influences and when she’s not living out her confident and unique sense of style, she travels the world for inspiration on architecture, art and fashion – all documented on her well-frequented account. We went…
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The Amazing Sneaker Photography of ryustyler
A conversation with Michael a.k.a. ryustyler, a Taiwanese photographer, painter and artist whose prolific work is published under the #deliciouskicks hashtag. He created this set of images exclusively for our April 2018 issue of Sneakers Magazine. Michael, what triggered your interest in sneaker photography? The story starts with my grandpa, a former athlete who worked…