Issue #10 – Winter 2015
ISSUE #10 - WINTER 2015
SK8-Hi Reissue
ELEY KISHIMOTO x VANS www.platypusshoes.com.au
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For our milestone 10th Issue we are celebrating in style. We put our Mickey Mouse ears on in honour of the Vans Disney range, venture to Japan for the New Balance Tokyo design collection and plan our Winter Festival get-up in our Festival Feet edit. We also caught up with the creative team behind the Vans x Eley Kishimoto collaboration and had a quick chat with local music talent, Vance Joy. Having just opened our Geelong (VIC), Belconnen (NSW) and Marion (SA) stores we are happy to introduce our new Rockingham (WA) store to the Platypus family this Winter. Our online store is also available to satisfy your sneaker cravings 24/7. We look forward to seeing you in store soon! The Platypus Team
SK8 HI-SLIM Drums/White $119.95 CSO Flash/White/Black $99.95
VANS x ELEY KISHIMOTO Husband and wife design duo, Welsh born Mark Eley and Japanese bred Wakako Kishimoto are print geniuses. Having founded their design house in the early 90’s they quickly became recognisable for their unique and vibrant prints. They have worked with the likes of Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Alexander McQueen and have most recently teamed up with Vans to create a distinct range showcasing a mix of their new work and their signature prints. We were lucky enough to have a quick chat with the creative couple. Where did you meet? We first met in New York in a cafe on Broadway, 1988. You both come from similar design backgrounds with slightly different skills. How do your individual skillsets complement each others in a working environment? We both studied Fashion and Textiles in the UK and even though we came through a similar design education system, it did not homogenize our work. We are two very different characters in many ways. This has complemented our progression in working and living together for so long. Acknowledging our differences and just getting on with the tasks at hand, is pretty much how we have always managed the business. We are both happy to work hard and enjoy producing things. What attracted you to working with Vans? MARK: Vans has become a design icon in our lifetime. It naturally connects with our own ethos and we enjoy the fact that we can break down barriers with this new relationship. WAKAKo: Vans has a culture and style that does not age. We admire that longevity in good design.
ERA Whopping Waffle/Marina $99.95 AUTHENTIC Magnolia Hysteria/Grey $99.95 (All styles available in September)
What was your inspiration for the three exclusive prints for the Vans collaboration? The three exclusive prints for Vans reinvent the infamous graphical elements of the classic Vans design. The Drums print celebrates Vans' original Checkerboard design, deconstructing it alongside tribal motifs. The Whopping Waffle is an interpretation of the iconic Vans Waffle Sole and the Bumpy Road print plays with the Vans Sidestripe to create an abstract urban playground.
Tell us about your trademark Flash print. Flash has become an icon within our design. Initially from our Spring / Summer 2001 fashion collection "Reunion", it was an experiment to extract Flash out of the fashion system, allowing us to play with its longevity throughout design. The seasonal ritual of re-inventing in fashion was something we felt we wanted to bend the rules with, so we started to apply flash to many platforms and create particular collaborations. I do romance that it is similar to a Kinetic Art Performance. That the owners of Flash items are the performers and every so often unexpectedly they bump in to each other and at this point there is a common acknowledgement and love of this pattern, or the item it has adorned. This spirit is protected by our studio and collaborators and we hope that the spirit of Flash lasts longer than we are on the planet. What is this collection about? MARK: About a man or woman, girl or boy that knows a thing or two and can be comfortable in their own skin, covered in our patterns and Vans classics designs. WAKAKo: The idea of graphic patterns co-existing with daily human life in an Urban playground. Combining a DIY blend of prints with a desire for adornment. What’s next for Eley Kishimoto? We are looking forward to enjoying the reaction to the launch party at the House of Vans London. We are investigating opportunities for our first real commitment to retail. Step-by-step as usual!
The Vans x Eley Kishimoto range will be available from Platypus stores this September.
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S E U L B E H T T O G BABY’S
Top to bottom: VANS SK8-HI RE-ISSUE (T&S) Dress Blue $129.95 (Aug) PALLADIUM MONOCHROME BAGGY II Navy $129.95 (Aug)
Top to bottom: ASICS GEL-LYTE V Navy $180 (Available now) CONVERSE CT AS LEATHER Nighttime Navy $120 (Sept) NIKE AIR MAX 1 PRINT Navy $170 (Available now)
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Top to bottom: Left to right: SK8-HI RE-ISSUE PREMIUM LEATHER Tortoise Shell $179.95 SK8-HI RE-ISSUE PREMIUM LEATHER True White $179.95
AUTHENTIC DECON PREMIUM LEATHER True White $119.95 AUTHENTIC DECON PREMIUM LEATHER Tortoise Shell $119.95 (All styles available in September)
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JUVENATE Royal Blue/White $130 (Aug)
ROSHE ONE PRINT Black/Anthracite/Grey $130 (Sept)
JUVENATE Mulberry/White $130 (Aug)
ROSHE ONE PRINT Iguana/Bamboo $130 (Sept)
ZX FLUX SMOOTH Black/White $100 (Available now)
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SUPERSTAR White/White $120 (Aug)
Clockwise from top: CREW SOCK Mickey Mouse $19.95
ERA (YOUTH) Mickey & Friends $69.95
SNAP BACK Mickey Mouse $39.95
SK8-HI RE-ISSUE Mickey & Friends $129.95
OLD SKOOL II BACK PACK Mickey Mouse $59.95
CLASSIC PATCH TRUCKER Mickey & Friends $39.95
CLASSIC SLIP-ON Mickey Mouse $109.95 CLASSIC SLIP-ON (TODDLER) Mickey Mouse $59.95
YOUNG AT HEART (All available August)
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1600 FUTURE PACK Black/Gold $180 (Available now)
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Top to bottom: 90’S REMIX White/Yellow $150 (Aug) 90’S REMIX White/Orange $150 (Aug)
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Top to bottom: Top to bottom: GEL-KAYANO EVO TRAINER Dark Green/Black $160 GEL-KAYANO EVO TRAINER Dark Black/Black $160
GEL-LYTE V Black/Black $170 GEL-LYTE III White/Purple $170 (All styles available now)
FESTIVAL FEET Come rain, hail or shine we have got your festival footwear game covered this winter.
Left to right: TIMBERLAND 6¨ BOOT Wheat $279.95 (Available now) / DR MARTENS 8 EYE BOOT Black Ajax $219 (Aug) / STANCE PRISM 2 ATHLETIC SOCKS White $25 / DR MARTENS PADDED 6 EYE BOOT Black $229 (Aug)
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PALLADIUM PAMPA HI LEATHER Black $149.95 (Available now)
Left to right: TIMBERLAND 6¨ BOOT Wheat $279.95 (Available now) DR MARTENS PADDED 6 EYE BOOT Black $229 (Aug) NIKE FUTURA BACKPACK Black/Black $50 (Available now)
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DR. MARTENS 8 EYE BOOT Black Ajax $219 (Aug) STANCE PRISM 2 ATHLETIC SOCKS White $25 (Aug)
CONVERSE CT AS HI-RISE BOOT Black $150 (Aug) CONVERSE CT AS HI-RISE BOOT Yellow $150 (Aug) STANCE ISHOD ATHLETIC SOCK Multi $25 (Aug) VANS SK8-HI Black/White $109.95 (Available now)
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Left to right: CONVERSE CT AS HI-RISE BOOT Black $150 (Aug) CONVERSE CT AS HI-RISE BOOT Yellow $150.00 (Aug)
DR MARTENS PADDED 6 EYE BOOT Black $229 (Aug)
Left to right: CONVERSE CT AS HI-RISE BOOT Black $150 (Aug) CONVERSE CT AS HI-RISE BOOT Yellow $150 (Aug) STANCE ISHOD ATHLETIC SOCK Multi $25 (Aug) PALLADIUM PAMPA HI LEATHER Black $149.95 (Available now)
SOLE FOCUS
NEW BALANCE C-SERIES Boston based Footwear Company, New Balance have come up with their fair share of gems over the last few years, from the pop neon colours of the 574 Streetwear pack to the monochromatic textural creation that was the White Instinct 580. Their evolving lifestyle range mixes style, comfort and function, whilst staying true to their heritage. This year they introduced us to their C-Series (Cycling Series) collection. The collection was created in the New Balance Lifestyle Design studio based in Tokyo, Japan. The Tokyo Studio was founded in 2012 and is led by Design Manager, Shugo Moritani. Known for creating innovative and exclusive product for the athletic based brand, Moritani focused on both function and aesthetic when creating the range identifying that he had “a clear goal to achieve in designing the C-Series, which was to create a new footwear collection that suited daily fashion and lifestyle, while also being a functional urban cycling shoe.� The C-Series
opposite page top to bottom: CM600 Cream $160 CM600 Black $160 CM600 Red $160 (All styles available in September)
is designed for the urban commuter making theirway through the streets of Tokyo. The first glance at this range was earlier this year and this winter sees fresh colourways adorning the C-Series silhouettes. The CM600 is one of the sleeker styles from the collection. Its simple and subtle design features were all carefully thought out from the secret pockets (for tucking laces while riding) to the reflective laces. This second offering of the C-Series CM600 showcases three new colourways; a cream, red and black, all of which are available at Platypus Shoes this September.
Left to right: MEXICO 66 Yellow/Black $180 (Aug) MEXICO 66 Black/Yellow $180 (Aug)
R900 Silicone Print/Titanium $119.95 (Aug)
PADDED 6 EYE BOOT White/Black $229 (Aug)
1461 3 EYE SHOE BLACK AND WHITE PARTY PEOPLE White/Black $239 1460 8 EYE BOOT BLACK AND WHITE PARTY PEOPLE Black/Black $269 (Both styles available in August)
PADDED 6 EYE BOOT Black/Black $229 (Aug)
6¨ PREMIUM BOOT Off White Metallic $279.95 (oct) 6¨ PREMIUM BOOT Port Metallic $279.95 (oct)
6¨ EXO GRID BOOT Black $279.95 (oct)
VA N C E J OY
James Keogh, better known as Vance Joy is one busy young man. It’s been over a year since he took out the top spot in Triple J’s Hottest 100 with his single Riptide and since then things haven’t slowed down for the Melbourne born talent. Last year saw his debut album Dream Your Life Away enter the Australian charts at number one and this year sees him tour with world famous songstress, Taylor Swift. We had a quick chat to him about the origins of his stage name, his go to sneakers and which Taylor Swift song he plans to cover for the worldwide tour. Vance Joy is a character from Peter Carey’s novel Bliss. Is there a sentimental connection to this book or did the name just stick? I suppose there is a strong connection with the name now - at the time it was the sound of it and the look of it on the page that struck me.
You are touring with Taylor Swift on her world tour this year. What are you expecting? I’m excited - I expect bigger crowds than I have ever seen. I am expecting black coffee and scrambled eggs diner style in the mornings. And a tour bus.
You played professional football for Coburg and hold an Arts/Law degree. When did you realise that law and football were going to give way to your musical sensibilities? Playing guitar and trying to write songs is the thing that I have always done in my spare time. If I was procrastinating I would do it with a guitar in my hands. I think that writing a few songs that worked and were decent helped me on my way.
Where are you most looking forward to playing on this tour? I don’t have any expectations - I think the memorable gigs sneak up on you.
Does it seem like a lifetime ago that Riptide made it to the coveted number one spot on Triple J’s Hottest 100? Not really actually - the last two years have gone by very quickly. I remember things like that pretty vividly and they still feel close by. You have played a number of festivals in the last year (Falls, Splendour in the Grass, Laneway) just to name a few, is there a standout? I really had a good time at the most recent Splendour - we did a bunch of rehearsals and I had some good friends up there this year.
If you could cover one Taylor Swift song what would it be? Got a few ideas - probably one of my favourites off 1989. You are on your feet a lot when touring, what is your shoe of choice during these trips? Black adidas runners. What’s next for James Keogh? Season finale of Girls. Going home to watch the cricket.
Vance Joy’s album 'Dream your life away' is out now.
ELLINGTON LEATHER Deep Navy $169.99 (Aug) ELLINGTON SUEDE Chestnut $169.99 (Sept)
SI-18 INTERNATIONAL OG Black/White $169.95 (Aug)
DISC BLAZE 89 Black $220 (Sept)
DISC BLAZE 89 White $220 (Sept)
PAMPA HI CUFF Olive Drab/Chocolate $149.95 (Available now)
NOIZ White/White $139 (Available now)
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Clockwise from top left: GHOSTRIDER TOMBOY SOCK $25 / SHANGRI–LA ATHLETIC SOCK $25 / DAVIDSON ATHLETIC SOCK $25 / RAYO CREW SOCK $25 / RAYO CREW SOCK $25 / JULIUS 2 ATHLETIC SOCK $25 / COBURG ATHLETIC SOCK $25
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