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April 6, 2018

Outfit – Tokyo to Paris

This season we welcomed Japanese label Commes des Garçons Shirt to the Aphrodite family and as their array of t-shirts are too good not to shout about we thought we’d make some form of an introduction by teaming our favourite edition, the Tartan Logo T-Shirt, with a few pieces from the brand’s Paris based neighbours, thus providing a bit of fashion trivia along the way.

As French as Comme des Garcons Shirt may at first glance appear, it is always as a surprise that many learn its Japanese (Tokyo) origins and the brand is most certainly not alone in this theme as there are others who follow a similar suit, APC for instance, a Paris based brand founded by Tunisian fashion designer Jean Touitou. While designers Martin Margiela, of another Paris based label Maison Margiela, and Raf Simons, who held a three-year title as Dior’s creative director, are both of Belgian descent.

Today’s outfit features tartan text t-shirt by Comme des Garçons Shirt, black oversized hoodie by Maison Margiela, black jeans by APC, burgundy Ozweego III trainers by Adidas x Raf Simons and not forgetting this black logo backpack by Y3‘s Yohji Yamamoto because you cant speak of Paris and not include this technical genius, click link to see what we mean!

February 3, 2018

The adidas x Raf Simons Ozweego III Returns for Spring/Summer 2018

The trend for chunky, oversized sneakers isn’t going away any time soon, with exaggerated kicks adorning the feet of the world’s most fashionable, from Paris to Pitti.

Fortunately, the arguable originator of the trend, the collaborative imprint from Belgian fashion god Raf Simons and sportswear giants adidas, is back once again this season with another take on their now-iconic Ozweego sneaker, presented in three new colourways.

You may know the drill by now, but here’s a rundown: the maximalist uppers sport an eclectic mix of materials, with supple premium leather contrasted with technical neoprene and twill, with raised piping along the whole length of the shoe, and the signature translucent latex bubbles featuring prominently to the lateral and medial sides, along with the tongue.

Keeping the look on-trend, the whole thing is sat atop a chunky, decoupled adiprene sole unit, with a hardwearing rubber outsole tread to help grip those city streets.

Coming in seasonal Light Purple, sophisticated Burgundy and classic Cream White colourways, the SS18 adidas x Raf Simons Ozweego sneaker is available in very limited numbers from Aphrodite Clothing now.

January 30, 2018

Two Worlds Collide in the adidas x Raf Simons Detroit Runner

The long-running collaboration between German sportswear titans adidas and the Belgian fashion maverick Raf Simons has been a wellspring of innovation and inspiration in the five years of its existence, from the ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ approach to the designer’s beloved Stan Smith, to the street-style sensation that is the Ozweego.

The latest brainchild of the collaborative imprint, the Detroit Runner, continues in this vein, drawing on Simons’ youth culture inspirations to create another unique silhouette.

Much like the Ozweego before it, on first glance, the Detroit Runner looks bizarre: like a classic canvas sneaker that’s dressed as a technical running shoe for Halloween. But the concept of fusing the past and the present is hardly a new one, with retro sneakers from adidas and Nike regularly selling out faster than new styles. The Detroit Runner’s more literal approach – visibly infusing one of the oldest sneaker styles with modern materials and styling – creates something that is uniquely Raf Simons, looking to the future while respecting the past.

The take on the humble canvas sneaker, souped up with modern athletic tooling and an aggressive silhouette is certainly eyecatching, yet is surprisingly wearable, creating an exaggerated alternative to a staple for those bold enough to pull it off. Much like the Ozweego, expect the Detroit Runner to become a street style classic in its own right.

The adidas x Raf Simons Detroit Runner Sneakers are available now in Black, Red, and Mist Stone/White colourways from Aphrodite Clothing.

July 13, 2017

adidas x Raf Simons Ozweego III Sneakers | Khaki/White & Black/Scarlet | Available Now

adidas and Belgian fashion superstar Raf Simons are back at it again with the latest iteration of their highly sought-after Ozweego running silhouette, this time dressed up in split colourways in militaristic khaki and bold black and red.

Tapping into the ongoing trend for oversized kicks, the Ozweego III is built upon a chunky, decoupled adiprene sole unit, with a hardwearing adiwear outsole tread to keep grip no matter the weather. The uppers sport an eclectic mix of materials, with supple premium leather standing in stark contrast to utilitarian canvas and twill, with raised piping along the whole length of the shoe, dividing the colours in half, and the iconic translucent latex bubbles feature prominently to the lateral and medial sides, along with the tongue. The black and red version also features a metallic hit to the heel area for some extra futuristic flash. Branding comes in the form of the designer’s name to the tongue and a tonal Three Stripe applique to the heel.

More Info:
Style: adidas x Raf Simons Ozweego III – DA8775 (Core Black/Scarlett)
Price: £285.00
Available: Now

More Info:
Style: adidas x Raf Simons Ozweego III – BB6743 (White/Khaki/Black)
Price: £285.00
Available: Now

Both colours of the adidas x Raf Simons Ozweego III are available to buy in-store and online now.

March 16, 2017

adidas x Raf Simons Ozweego 2 Bunny

Raf Simons and adidas are back at it again with the second Ozweego 2 Bunny drop of the season, this time in a moody black colourway with contrast gum-coloured outsole tread.

The Ozweego family has seen considerable hype from fashion stars across the board, from the street to the catwalk and in between, and for good reason. Raf’s bold architectural design sensibilities combine with the 3-Stripes’ extensive archive of footwear and technical know-how to create a shoe both forward-thinking and familiar. The Ozweego cuts a striking retro-futurist figure with its exaggerated adiprene midsole with contrast adiwear tread, two-layer uppers combining materials and textures like neoprene, rubber and nylon, and the distinctive translucent silicone bubbles along the sides and to the tongue. The Bunny model is distinguished by gold-stamped typographical details to the uppers, as well as the designer’s logo printed to the collar.

Releasing in very limited numbers, the adidas x Raf Simons Ozweego 2 Bunny is available on Friday the 17th of March from Aphrodite1994.

More Info:
Style: S81162
Price: £260.00
Available: 17 March 2017

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