2012 marks Vans’s foray into paying homage to a rock and roll legend as evidenced by its “Iggy Pop” 106 Vulcanized. Dressed in “total black” like any good musician, the 106 features a leather upper, denim on the interior as well as a classic styled sole. It’s finished off with the iconic singer’s name emblazoned on the tongue, and will be available at select Vans retailers starting in Spring 2012.
Many brands have quickly realized the importance of quality in their construction. A more educated consumer in this day-in-age has become much more in-tune in the intricacies of product and its subsequent manufacturing. However, as well all know with artisan hands, often comes an artisan price. FEIT looks to combine the best of high-quality and hand-made goods with more afforadable, direct to consumer pricing. Rather than operate through traditional retail channels, their footwear is often made in small patches, to-order. This effectively minimizes any extra costs associated with wholesaling to provide the best possible product given the price. In our inaugural PROCESS, we document a rudimentary step-by-step process involving theFEIT Hand Sewn High.
