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A SIMPLE SHOE OF SOME COMPLEXITY

SECOND DECEMBER, TWO THOUSAND AND NINE

There has been protracted debate at the editorial offices of FANTASTIC MAN over whether the shoe that artist Mr. TERENCE KOH designed for CONVERSE is a case of charming clumsiness or marvelous minimalism. The white leather high top, inspired by the classic ‘CHUCK TAYLOR’ model, is such a thorough distillation of the original that it resembles a cartoon drawing. The shaping of the shoe spares it from being overly severe: KOH straightened out the taper of the ‘CHUCK TAYLOR’, making it wider at the top. As a result, the supple leather crumples softly around the ankle for a fit that has a much-needed trace of slouchiness. The verdict is that the shoe is revolutionary in its modesty, and therefore rather beautiful.

The shoe can be found at Opening Ceremony, Dover Street Market, Corso Como 10, Colette, and Wood Wood, and buyers of an altruistic persuasion will be pleased to learn that ten percent of the wholesale price goes to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria which averts more than three thousand deaths every day. Facebook  Twitter

COMMENTS

  1. bas:

    I LOVE these!

    2009-12-02 08:08

  2. Gibron:

    I wear a similar pair of low profile Chuck Taylors made out of white leather. Best white shoe ever!

    2009-12-02 17:10

  3. foxxxy:

    these are super!

    2009-12-02 19:35

  4. jimjam:

    I desire a pair VERY much. They sound like an elegant counterattack for the British rain-puddle

    2009-12-02 22:12

  5. Theo:

    except of course, jimjam, for the two vent holes just above the sole.

    2009-12-05 05:40

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AUTUMN & WINTER 2011

The new, 14th issue of FANTASTIC MAN features the phenomenal fashion designer Mr. RAF SIMONS on the cover. Photographed at his home in Antwerp, RAF is seen wearing select pieces by RAF SIMONS and JIL SANDER – both brands he designs for. Other interesting men profiled in this issue include: the fabulous magician Mr. DAVID COPPERFIELD, the interior-decorator extraordinaire Mr. RICKY CLIFTON and the hailed London-based chef Mr. YOTAM OTTOLENGHI. Furthermore, FANTASTIC MAN explores new grounds in CHINA through a 37-page fashion reportage inspired by the stylistic characteristics of the men of Beijing. The remainder of the 268-page issue is full of absorbing stories, photographs of some gloriously useless PAPERWEIGHTS, style investigations, tips and tricks for the upcoming Autumn and Winter seasons, and a delightful new format in which we have conducted insightful conversations with three gentlemen of note: KIM JONES, DIRK SCHÖNBERGER and JOHNNY MARR, the famed guitarist of THE SMITHS. This new section is aptly titled ‘THE CONVERSATIONS’. Order now

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