Interpretation and customisation has become an integral part of the fashion sector as consumers look to set new standards of individuality. To show us all how it can be done, Men’s style destination Mr Porter have announced a collaborative initiative with six London menswear designers and British shoe brand Grenson. The idea is that the synergistic collaboration of craftsmanship with considered artistic ingenuity would create new incarnations of Grenson’s, that are extraordinary yet true to original design.
The British designers involved are an eclectic selection of upcoming talent to showcase the variety in British design and the transmutability of Grenson footwear. These chosen designers are, Agi & Sam, Craig Green, Christopher Raeburn, Matthew Miller, Katie Eary and Sibling. Each have designed a pair of shoes, made by Grenson and sold exclusively on Mr Porter.
Agi & Sam
Craig Green
Taking the multiple styles on offer within the Grenson G: Lab programme, these designers have applied their creative vision to a mix of boots, brogues and loafers. Agi & Sam’s shoe uses three different types of black leather on a thick crepe rubber sole, while Katie Eary has created a cobalt blue double monk. Craig Green has taken an all-black brogue and added a utilitarian elastic strap fastening and chunky tread, and Matthew Miller has given a black derby shape a crocodile-effect treatment. Christopher Raeburn‘s contribution is a military inspired boot, and Sibling’s trademark use of colour is evident in a pair of sky blue penny loafers with bright pink lining. All of the shoes have been handmade in Britain at the Grenson factory in Northamptonshire.
Christopher Raeburn
Matthew Miller
We loved this project because it brought together the country’s top up-and-coming young designers with heritage shoemaking. It was great to have six new angles on what we do, and I think the results are wonderful. – Tim Little, Creative Director and Owner, Grenson
Katie Eary
Sibling
The London Designers x Grenson Exclusive Shoe Collection is available to buy now on MR.PORTER.com.
