An artisan in sneaker customisation, Singapore’s very private Mark Ong may even be showcasing his distinctive Kintsugi Air Jordan 1 Highs. Impressed by the Japanese paintings of kintsugi – the traditional technique of repairing ceramics using lacquer and gold, these footwear are given a model new life using Hermes scarves and traditional bandanas. There are solely 22 pairs of these limited-edition sneakers obtainable, each numbered and personalised with the client’s initials.
However that’s not all. Ten pairs will come boxed in luxurious trunks bearing SBTG’s bandana prints whereas the remaining 12 may be housed in Louis Vuitton Speedy baggage.
And in help of the native arts scene, RWS and Mr Sabotage may be auctioning off two pairs via the event, with all proceeds going to Temasek Polytechnic, the place Ong studied.
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Different noteworthy collabs to check out, in response to Tan, embrace the Sabotage and Def Jam SEA (of Def Jam Recordings, the multinational report label) capsule assortment. The gathering choices old-school hip-hop custom with Nineties boxy fitted single stitched T-shirts, soccer jerseys and caps.