Julia Hederus x K-Swiss

Oki-Ni is pleased to present Hederus for K-Swiss. The work of rising design star Julia Hederus, this new limited edition footwear collection is inspired by the style of K-Swiss wearing Hackney youth’s – who each add unique stylistic twists to their outfits. Hederus’s work has already drawn favourable comparisons with the ‘clean and clever’ approach of Belgian menswear futurists, whilst her minimal yet subtly playful approach also carries distinct echoes of the Japanese school. Due for release in June 2008 at www.oki-ni.com.

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Oki-Ni is pleased to present Hederus for K-Swiss. The work of rising design star Julia Hederus, this new limited edition footwear collection is inspired by the style of K-Swiss wearing Hackney youth’s – who each add unique stylistic twists to their outfits. Hederus’s work has already drawn favourable comparisons with the ‘clean and clever’ approach of Belgian menswear futurists, whilst her minimal yet subtly playful approach also carries distinct echoes of the Japanese school. Due for release in June 2008 at www.oki-ni.com.

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