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French footwear brand VEJA has teamed up with Brazilian label P. Andrade to launch their first footwear collaboration. Modeled after VEJA's Fitz Roy hiking shoe, the collaborative take features a multicolored upper that reflects the textures and hues of rock formations, drawing inspiration from the Amazon rainforest. The color palette features muted blues alongside earthy tones. The creative duo behind P. Andrade, Pedro Andrade and Paula Kim , noted that the shoe's design was influenced by their fascination with sealing systems. "We tested the shoe for the first time during an Amazon expedition and were impressed by its efficiency and beauty," they shared. In line with both brands' commitment to sustainability, the shoe incorporates eco-friendly materials. The midsole is made from 52% sugarcane and 3% Amazonian rubber, while the outsole consists of 31% Amazonian rubber. The P. Andrade x VEJA Fitz Roy shoe is set to release on October 24 via  P. Andrade , ...

São Paulo, Brazil-based streetwear label Piet has unveiled an exclusive collaboration with Swarovski  that draws inspiration from the peeling walls of Brazil. The unusual theme aims to showcase hidden stories of Brazilian culture in a sophisticated and playful manner. Piet founder and creative director Pedro Andrade emphasizes, "At Piet, we're committed to highlighting Brazilian stories and subcultures globally that, until then, only Brazilians knew. We want to talk about our everyday traditions, things that sometimes we don’t even notice ourselves, but which are intrinsic in our lives." The capsule collection consists of six pieces decorated with Swarovski crystals integrated into designs inspired by São Paulo's urban textures. From the cross of a peeling saint's painting to asphalt textures on boot toe boxes, each item reflects both the precision of Swarovski and Piet's distinct style. Pedro Andrade's fascination with the beauty of peeling walls—charac...

Brazilian brand P. Andrade is teaming up with ASICS to bring their unique style to the GEL-KAYANO 14 silhouette. Pedro Andrade and ASICS have combined technical, avant-garde, and natural elements to create a visually stunning shoe. The design maintains its distinctive style but now features vibrant neon green, blue-green, gold, silver, and electric turquoise accents. The mesh upper of the shoe features a gradient neon green and blue-green pattern, while the gold, silver, and electric turquoise tones appear across the back decal, side ASICS decal, and eyestays. For contrast, the shoe is finished with a black sole, blue-hued shoestring, and a deep navy/gold tongue. Stay tuned to The Stylish Insider for more information about the P. Andrade x ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14 release, dropping later this year.