The next season of Dior Homme’s sneakers are a natural evolution to their last, designed on broad soles to look casual while still capable of pairing well with a tuxedo. “I always like to blur the lines and create contrasts: the idea here was to play with a classical shape and radical techniques” according to designer Kris Van Assche who worked on the collection. Van Assche also claimed, Larry Clark’s film Kids was a source of infinite inspiration, as he wanted to capture and emulate the one-of-a-kind spirit of rebellious New York city youth and 90′s subculture. The result is a collection of sneakers showcasing a range of different looks and feels — from something as understated as matte black speckled with glitter to flocked velvet against sequin. Other colorways seen feature gradients, crackling paint layered over contrasting paint, and white or multi-color splashes against grey leather which reference Dior Homme’s classic “Prince of Wales” check. Take a look at the cinemagraphs below for a closer look, as the brand channels its contemporary take on men’s formal wear.
