Sebago Collaborates with Saul Nash to Unveil Exclusive Vibram Footwear
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Legendary New England shoemaker, Sebago, unveils its debut LFW collaboration with Central Saint Martin’s & Royal College of Art alumni and renowned designer, Saul Nash.
Debuted at Nash’s ‘AW24 Dress Codes’ catwalk show during London Fashion Week, Sebago’s iconic ‘Classic Dan’ loafers are reimagined with a contrasting Vibram sole for a sporty, avant-garde aesthetic, fusing both Sebago’s and Nash’s design DNA. Inspired by club culture and dress code policies of the early noughties London nightlife scene, the ‘Classic Dan’ styles reflect the perfect juxtaposition between formal and casual. The ‘Dress Codes’ collection references Nash’s memories of clubgoers dressing up streetwear with smarter apparel to meet requirements of the club’s they wished to enter, blurring the line between sporty and smart.
Exploring these differences and synergies, the Sebago X Saul Nash loafers are showcased in two exclusive styles. The Classic Dan Club Loafer and the Classic Dan Wrapped
Hybrid Loafer. Utilising Vibram StratX technology across the upper to create a molded rubber silhouette, the Dan Wrapped Hybrid Loafer pairs this unique style with Vibram soles, corrected grain leather, and a leather sock lining to create a limited-edition silhouette.
Whilst the Classic Dan Club Loafer combines Sebago’s iconic ‘Classic Dan’ upper in corrected grain leather alongside Vibram soles for a paired back, sporty feel. The Sebago x Saul Nash styles will be available to purchase from saulnash.co.uk and sebago.co.uk from June 2024 with prices ranging £260-£295 – further stockists to be announced.
About Sebago
Founded in 1946, the Sebago Company was started by three New England natives and friends: Daniel J. Wellehan Sr., William Beaudoin, and Joseph Cordeau. The first shoe they released was a hand-sewn penny loafer. Sebago’s penny loafer was inspired by the popular Indian moccasin and featured the company’s patented welt construction. With a firm foundation in quality and style, the Sebago Company started to expand quickly. In 1970, Sebago released their most recognizable model to date, the iconic ‘Dockside’ boat shoe. Known for their handsewn genuine mock construction, slip-resistant rubber sole, and non-corrosive brass eyelets.
About Saul Nash
Raised in North East London, Saul Nash is a designer who established his eponymous brand in 2018. At the core of the brand is Nash’s desire to create technical garments for movement; his body of work oscillates between the world of fashion and dance. Since the brand’s inception, Nash has attracted global interest and amassed attention due to his constant examination of technical menswear outside of societal norms.
Essential to the DNA of the label is a persistent study of genderless sportswear and a dedication to redefining traditional athleisure codes. In 2022 the highly revered designer was awarded the prestigious International Woolmark Prize 2022 and the Queen Elizabeth II award for British Design in the same month. The UK-based designer’s dexterity for revitalising luxury garments rich in functionality and flair is exhibited within his practice and the cohesion of Nash’s designs is rooted in his dedication to Movement.
About Vibram
Vibram is the world leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance rubber soles for outdoor and leisure activities, workwear, fashion, and orthopedics. For over 80 years the yellow octagon that symbolizes Vibram has been synonymous worldwide with quality, performance, safety, and innovation in the footwear industry.
With its international headquarters in Albizzate (Varese) Italy, Vibram produces more than 40 million soles every year, dedicates over one million kilometers to testing, is present in 120 countries and has manufacturing, research and representation bases in the USA, China, Japan, Brazil, and Italy. Vibram introduces thermoforming techniques on a 3D shape with Vibram StratX rubber sheet, allowing the creation of the upper in a single step.
