Korshun Footwear

Shoes made without any glue or stitches fashionably merge style with sustainability

by Dora Haller Dutch footwear designer Anna Korshun creates leather shoes that don’t require any glue or stitches. Almost magically constructed, the upper and outer soles are clicked together and then wrapped by a rubber layer that ensures a solid connection. The upshot is a clean and simple aesthetic, and even more beneficial; a streamlined production process that uses fewer materials. We recently spoke with …

Theo Hassett of Roberts & Hassett

The co-founder of Melbourne's bespoke leather goods company discusses his craft

Kangaroos aren’t usually associated with bespoke footwear. Yet according to Melbourne-based craftsman, Theo Hassett, leather from the iconic jumping marsupial is “one of the strongest around.” Originally from New Zealand, Hassett relocated to Melbourne six years ago and a chance meeting with James Roberts at the launch of the latter’s Captains of Industry space led to the creation of Roberts & Hassett, a leather footwear …

Jasmine Takanikos + Benjo’s

Vibrant two-tone shoelaces recall stunning sunrises and sunsets for a dynamic pop of color this summer

Jasmine Takanikos lives a life guided by color. The NYC-based color and branding consultant is known among the creative community for her flawless ability to pair pigments, both in her personal style and for companies like Lululemon, New Balance and now, the Minneapolis-based accessories label Benjo’s. Founder Ben Hertz recently teamed up with Takanikos to add even more dynamic hues to the company’s already-brilliant range …