Fashion label Needles unveils its latest collection for the Fall/Winter 2018 season and among its seasonal offerings is the iconic Ghillie sneakers. The Ghillie sneakers are a highlighting item in the range with its unique cow suede uppers and contrasting canvas paneling detail. The footwear silhouette is often praised for its dyeing technique that involves sulfur compounds. Each one has been hand-dyed to ensure individuality and uniqueness throughout the entire collection, as each pair will be slightly different.
This special technique gives the shoe a psychedelic design aesthetic, as the dyeing process makes itself much more prevalent this season than its previous offerings. The Needles Ghillies sneakers will be available online through HAVEN later this year as the colder seasons approach.
Hand-Dyed Suede Sneakers
Needles Revives the Ghillie Sneakers for the Fall/Winter 2018 Season
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