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Mandeep Chopra, founder of Limited Edt, is on a mission to turn Singapore into a streetwear capital.

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Mandeep Chopra, founder of Limited Edt, is on a mission to turn Singapore into a streetwear capital.

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Soft, comfortable, stylish and oh-so-incredibly light are just some of the terms to describe Loro Piana’s latest offering: a new version of their very popular 360LP Walk sneakers. Named aptly in recognition of their amazing weight — they weigh only 360 grams — these shoes are currently available in exclusive colours in China, Hong Kong and Macau.

In these special edition colours, the sneakers come in men's and women's variation, as well as a unisex version. A striking splash of red trimming marks each pair of shoes, with the detailing taking on a more pronounced character in the women’s version. The unisex pair sits apart in a light dove grey colour, with a subtle red-coloured rim wrapping around the ankle.

As in all creations by a luxury brand such as Loro Piana, what sets these sneakers apart is their exquisite material and technical craftsmanship. Made of the brand's signature material of exceptionally superior and ultra-soft Merino wool, sourced especially from Australia and New Zealand, the sneakers boast a particularly noticeable level of flexibility and has a spring-like stretch that adds substantially to the comfort level. This is possible mainly because of the special supple properties of the fabric that allows it to conform to the shape of the wearer’s foot. The use of wool also acts as an additional function as the natural breathability of the wool ensures a degree of cool dryness, even in warm climates like Hong Kong's.

The unique construction has been carefully designed to complement the materials used. The intricately knitted woollen upper, crafted in the label’s manufacturing mill in Italy, envelops the foot for a smooth and snug fit. The thick, slightly raised sole, meanwhile, provides appropriate cushioning below, along with a non-slip texture at the sole. Loro Piana artisans manually assemble the rest of the components such as the leather trimming and red colour accents for the ultimate shoe, exclusively available on this side of the globe.

A perfect blend of contemporary fashion and practical usability, Loro Piana’s 360LP Walk sneakers are ideal for both casual as well as athletic wear. All you need to do is get walking.

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Apart from the Hong Kong, Macau and China exclusive, the Loro Piana 360LP also comes in a variety of colours available globally.

For more information, visit loropiana.com.

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This week, a pair of vintage Nike running shoes was sold at a Sotheby's public auction for US$437,500 (approx. HK$3.4 million), when a collector splurged the heart-racing amount on what is known as the 'Moon Shoe'. Nicknamed after the footprint it leaves (similar to those left on the moon), this rare pair of sneakers set a new world  auction record for a pair of sneakers.

But why are they worth over HK$3 million?, I hear you asking. Well, the Nike Waffle Racing Flat was designed by Nike co-founder and acclaimed track coach Bill Bowerman for his runners at the 1972 Olympic Trials, and only 12 pairs were ever produced. Plus, this particular pair is the only known pair that exists in unworn condition. That's right, they've never been worn: the less-than-perfect appearance is, presumably, just a by-product of ageing.

Smashing the pre-sale estimate of US$160,000 (approx. HK$1.25 million) out of the auction house, the sale also shattered the previous record for a pair of sneakers. In 2017, a pair of signed Converse shoes worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan in the 1984 Olympic basketball final fetched a healthy sum of US$190,373 (approx. HK$1.5 million).

The successful bidder was 61-year-old Canadian investor and entrepreneur Miles Nadal who had already spent US$850,000 (approx. HK$6.6 million) on 99 other pairs of unique and hard-to-find shoes in a private sale last week. Nadal said of his collectable shoe stock-up: "I am thrilled to acquire the iconic Nike 'Moon Shoes,' one of the rarest pairs of sneakers ever produced, and a true historical artefact in sports history and pop culture."

 

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This was the first-ever auction dedicated to sneakers at Sotheby’s auction house in New York. Thanks to a collaboration with sneaker marketplace Stadium Goods, they were able to auction 100 pairs of the rarest sneakers ever produced, the results of which reflect how sneakers and streetwear culture are fast becoming the collectibles of choice. Sotheby's global e-commerce head, Noah Wunsch, added that he was “eager to see where this sale takes us, not only in future sneaker offerings, but also in other new luxury lifestyle areas.”

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Nadal’s shopping cart also consisted of the 2011 and 2016 editions of Back to the Future Part II Nike shoes that were inspired by the 1989 sci-fi sequel starring Michael J Fox. Other footwear purchases included limited-edition sneakers by sport brands Air Jordan and Adidas, as well as hip-hop rapper Kanye West’s Yeezys. He plans to display his entire private sneaker collection in his Toronto automobile museum.

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Named "My Cesare", these Ermenegildo Zegna sneakers allow for different colours, materials, and options of their XXX logo.

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Named "My Cesare", these Ermenegildo Zegna sneakers allow for different colours, materials, and options of their XXX logo.

For more stories like this, visit www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg.