COMME des GARÇONS HOMME PLUS has realized an extremely special collaboration.
The two chosen partners were British shoe designer John Moore and George Cox, the leading shoe factory in the region.
The base model is the toe-strap boot, the face of the John. Comme des Garcons Hommes Princes finished them with a low-cut, thick-soled VI sole, the same sole that made George Cox famous when the teddy boys jumped on board and later graced the feet of the post-punks. To shoe lovers, the name of the model is Combat Boots, but the name of the sole might be more appropriate: Creeper's. . The playful toe straps (called "tongue") were available in smooth or grain.
The toe-strap boot was one of the first boots to sublimate anti-war ideals into design. They were inspired by military shoes, but neutralized their combat capability by using calf leather, a familiar material for dress shoes. John, who died prematurely, and his toe-strap boots became legendary. Look in the shoe closets of today's creators and you will find these boots lying around. Some creators own more than ten pairs.
After graduating from the prestigious Cordwainers College shoe school in London, John opened "House of Beauty and Culture" with Christopher Nemeth, another rare designer, in 1987. This store was a well-known leader of the post-punk movement. It was an indispensable store in London at that time, where creators, both famous and unknown, would hug each other's shoulders and drink night after night.
The collaboration model, which brings together the icons of post-punk, is the perfect pair for surviving in today's stagnant world.
Toestrap Boots
A low-cut version of John Moore's signature toe-strap boot. ¥92,400
Ghillie Shoes
Ghillie shoes with D-rings are also available for this triple collaboration.¥89,100
Both pairs of shoes have the names of the three parties on the inside of the shoe.
Photo_Hiroyuki Takashima
Text_Kei Takegawa
