London fashion designer Ancuta Sarca has unveiled a new lineup of reworked Nike shoes for footwear brand Browns. Sarca sourced 100 pairs of old Nike sneakers and has revamped them into a collection of exclusive Y2K-inspired heels.
High heel silhouettes such as the mule, slingback, and kitten heel are reworked with Nike uppers and heavy influence from Formula 1 cars, adding a sporty touch to every outfit. The hybrid footwear is praised for its unconventional approach to sustainable production, with many realizing the real effects of overconsumption and fast fashion. Sarca challenges what she perceives as the masculine aesthetic of Nike by creating a feminized version of the popular trainers.
Consumers will be able to purchase the one-of-a-kind Ancuta Sarca heels at the Browns website or select retail locations.
Upcycled Kitten Heels
Ancuta Sarca Turns Old Nike Trainers Into Chic Kitten Heels
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