Complex Brand Profile Visvim's Rise To Power

Complex recently had an opportunity of asking Visvim Creative Director Hiroki Nakamura a few questions regarding Visvim’s place amongst the extremely vast footwear industry as well as consumer interest regarding independent sneaker labels. A further look includes Visvim’s Global Line, maintaining a color palette far beyond Visvim’s conventional use of of neutral colors. Check the interview out over at Complex.

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Complex Brand Profile Visvim's Rise To Power

Complex recently had an opportunity of asking Visvim Creative Director Hiroki Nakamura a few questions regarding Visvim’s place amongst the extremely vast footwear industry as well as consumer interest regarding independent sneaker labels. A further look includes Visvim’s Global Line, maintaining a color palette far beyond Visvim’s conventional use of of neutral colors. Check the interview out over at Complex.

Complex Brand Profile Visvim's Rise To Power

Complex Brand Profile Visvim's Rise To Power

Complex Brand Profile Visvim's Rise To Power

Complex Brand Profile Visvim's Rise To Power

Complex Brand Profile Visvim's Rise To Power

Complex Brand Profile Visvim's Rise To Power

Complex Brand Profile Visvim's Rise To Power

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