Church's is pleased to announce the second footwear capsule collection in collaboration with Off-White™. Reflecting Off-White™'s signature rebellious style, this genderless capsule collection fuses the forward-thinking spirit at the heart of Virgil Abloh's "Question Everything" philosophy with the British shoe brand's proud craftsmanship and timeless style.
Following the first collaboration announced in March 2022, this second collaboration with Off-White™ focuses on another iconic Church's model, the Consul. The collection centers around Off-White™'s classic "Meteor" detail, showcasing circular holes running throughout the shoe's body, creating a modern silhouette perfect for summer wear. Evolving Virgil Abloh's "Meteor Shower" theme, this collection further evolves Off-White™'s signature circular cutouts, reminiscent of the holes in Swiss cheese and the craters of a meteor shower, with more luxurious materials and voluminous shapes.
Currently crafted using the 173 last, the "Consul" dates back to 1945. Named after the British ambassadors and politicians who wore the shoe, it quickly became a symbol of the British upper class at the time. The second collaboration, the "Consul Meteor," retains the hallmarks of this fabulous Oxford style, crafted from meticulously brushed and polished black calfskin. The upper features multiple perforations and is finished with Off-White™'s trademark hangtag and laces.
The second capsule collection from Off-White™ and Church's will be available from June 29th at select Church™ stores in Japan (Omotesando (men's and women's), Isetan Shinjuku (women's only)) and the official online store. The collection is scheduled to be released in July at Off-White™ stores in Japan (Aoyama, GINZA SIX).
Consult Meteor (Black)
220,000 yen (tax included, estimated price)
*For both men and women
About Church
Church's history dates back to 1617, when master shoemaker Anthony Church was making shoes in Northampton, England, a town known for its high-quality shoe industry since the Middle Ages. His shoemaking skills and pride have been passed down from generation to generation, and Church & Co. was founded in 1873. Church's still manufactures its shoes in its Northampton, UK factory, and operates 62 flagship and retail stores worldwide, including London, Paris, Edinburgh, Milan, Berlin, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, and Beijing. Church's shoes, comprised of men's and women's collections, continue to showcase craftsmanship and luxury. Church's ethos, faithful to traditional British shoemaking, and its timeless beauty and undeniable quality continue to be cherished around the world.
Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh™
(Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh)
Founded in 2013, Off-White™ communicates current culture and vision through men's and women's collections, objects, furniture, and prints, based on the concept of defining the gray area between black and white. The collection focuses on creating pieces that embed a story and have an identity through design. With a design studio in Milan, Italy, the brand expresses designs and trends from a global perspective while making use of Italian history and craftsmanship. Creative director and designer Virgil Abloh has a clear vision of combining the reality of how clothes are worn with the artistic expression of high fashion, and explores the concept of contemporary youth culture.
Following the first collaboration announced in March 2022, this second collaboration with Off-White™ focuses on another iconic Church's model, the Consul. The collection centers around Off-White™'s classic "Meteor" detail, showcasing circular holes running throughout the shoe's body, creating a modern silhouette perfect for summer wear. Evolving Virgil Abloh's "Meteor Shower" theme, this collection further evolves Off-White™'s signature circular cutouts, reminiscent of the holes in Swiss cheese and the craters of a meteor shower, with more luxurious materials and voluminous shapes.
Currently crafted using the 173 last, the "Consul" dates back to 1945. Named after the British ambassadors and politicians who wore the shoe, it quickly became a symbol of the British upper class at the time. The second collaboration, the "Consul Meteor," retains the hallmarks of this fabulous Oxford style, crafted from meticulously brushed and polished black calfskin. The upper features multiple perforations and is finished with Off-White™'s trademark hangtag and laces.
The second capsule collection from Off-White™ and Church's will be available from June 29th at select Church™ stores in Japan (Omotesando (men's and women's), Isetan Shinjuku (women's only)) and the official online store. The collection is scheduled to be released in July at Off-White™ stores in Japan (Aoyama, GINZA SIX).
Consult Meteor (Black)
220,000 yen (tax included, estimated price)
*For both men and women
About Church
Church's history dates back to 1617, when master shoemaker Anthony Church was making shoes in Northampton, England, a town known for its high-quality shoe industry since the Middle Ages. His shoemaking skills and pride have been passed down from generation to generation, and Church & Co. was founded in 1873. Church's still manufactures its shoes in its Northampton, UK factory, and operates 62 flagship and retail stores worldwide, including London, Paris, Edinburgh, Milan, Berlin, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, and Beijing. Church's shoes, comprised of men's and women's collections, continue to showcase craftsmanship and luxury. Church's ethos, faithful to traditional British shoemaking, and its timeless beauty and undeniable quality continue to be cherished around the world.
Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh™
(Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh)
Founded in 2013, Off-White™ communicates current culture and vision through men's and women's collections, objects, furniture, and prints, based on the concept of defining the gray area between black and white. The collection focuses on creating pieces that embed a story and have an identity through design. With a design studio in Milan, Italy, the brand expresses designs and trends from a global perspective while making use of Italian history and craftsmanship. Creative director and designer Virgil Abloh has a clear vision of combining the reality of how clothes are worn with the artistic expression of high fashion, and explores the concept of contemporary youth culture.
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