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April 17, 2015
2014 Milan Salone Latest Report | TOD’S
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Feature | Milan Salone International Furniture Fair 2014
TOD’S Envelope Boat Shoes Unveiled at Milan Salone
During Milan Salone, TOD’S announced the “TOD’S Envelope Boat Shoes,” a collaboration with design studio nendo, led by Oki Sato, a globally renowned designer and architect. In Japan, these will be available as an Omotesando boutique exclusive in early May.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
A New Interpretation of TOD’S Popular Deck Shoes
“Shoes that are not too casual, not too formal. Shoes that are light, soft, and relaxing, yet functional with a touch of humor and elegance.”—TOD’S and Oki Sato spent a year bringing this project to fruition.
While firmly adhering to TOD’S tradition that "Italian design is always rooted in genuine craftsmanship," they presented shoes that embody modern classics.
The completed TOD’S Envelope Boat Shoes offer a fresh take on TOD’S popular deck shoes, appearing as a novel and casual model combining suede and soft leather.
Named “Envelope” for their ability to “wrap around the wearer’s feet,” this style comes in six colors: blue, gray, brown, light brown, black, and green. Each pair features two matte silver stud closures on the laces.
Furthermore, these Envelope shoes incorporate anti-rust rings, non-slip side soles, soft suede, and water-resistant leather. While equipped with the technical features characteristic of sailing shoes suitable for boat racing, their casual yet chic design also makes them ideal for daily wear.
This is an exciting collaboration where Oki Sato’s 21st-century interpretation is added to TOD’S proud “Made in Italy” tradition, which uses leathers selected from the world's finest tanneries and involves manual production throughout the entire process in Italy.
TOD’S Envelope Boat Shoes
Price | ¥60,000 (excluding tax)
Available for men only
Sizes | 5–10 (approx. 24.0cm–29.0cm in Japanese sizing)
*Size availability may vary by color.
*Exclusive to Omotesando boutique (scheduled release in early May)
TOD’S JAPAN
0120-102-578
www.tods.com/
SATO Ooki
Born in Canada in 1977. After completing his Master's degree at Waseda University Graduate School in 2002, he founded nendo. He made his debut at the Milan Salone International Furniture Fair in 2003, receiving a special award. Since then, he has exhibited at Milan Salone for 11 consecutive years. He also opened offices in Milan in 2005 and Singapore in 2012. In the same year, he was named Designer of the Year by both the British design lifestyle magazine 'Wallpaper*' and the interior design magazine 'Elle Deco.' He has received numerous awards both domestically and internationally, and his works are housed in collections such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and the Victoria and Albert Museum. His recent publication includes 'Nendo no Kando - Datsuryoku Design Ron' (Shogakukan). He has been a part-time lecturer at Waseda University since 2012.
www.nendo.jp