When Karl Lagerfeld’s models sashayed down the catwalk-converted-supermarket aisle at the Chanel Autumn/Winter 2014 show earlier this year, the sporty-chic theme conveyed the hard-edged consumerism of our times.
Sneakers in Social Status range anywhere from $100 for a standard pair of New Balance running shoes, to over $200 for a limited edition pair of Nikes. But Social Status also carries a wide variety of brands that are not carried at your typical shoe store.
You can rest assured that the craftsmanship and quality that went into the structure of the New Balance 574 Femme Summer Solution “Rosé” was at an all time high, as this is a New Balance “Made in USA” special. From the pigskin suede upper to the micro-perforated toe, everything is executed in tip-top shape.
“It’s a great travel style,” says celebrity stylist Khushnaz Turner, “but it really comes down to individual style. Some like actress Esha Gupta carry it off well, but it’s really not everybody’s cup of tea,” she says.
Denims, maxis and layered looks with skirts and dresses are great outfits to take your sneakers out for a spin. “In any wardrobe, finding an alternative is the key; that is why slip-on sneakers and platform keds are absolute must-haves,” says Devina.
“I got stuff that I’ve never worn before. In the beginning, it was more or less just to have it, but as the years go by, you keep adding on and adding on and you just push ‘em to the back.”
JP Matlock, an employee at Social Status who originally favored fashion to shoes, recognized how wrong his thoughts were on the chaussure new balance femme sneaker industry being primarily geared towards people his age, 23, and the near-year demographic.
The fact is that sneakers are the connection to the earth, and the people who pay that much attention to the medium are essentially just caring about how they connect. The connection, though, to other sneaker heads, is palpable and ripe.
You can cop these today at select New Balance retailers, including Kith in New York. That is unless you like doing your own legwork and want to find them for yourself.
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