Koio celebrates its fifth consecutive year of releasing a limited-edition Lunar New Year sneaker for both men and women, featuring the bestselling 'Capri' silhouette. This year’s design showcases a custom snake illustration by artist Dahan Chung, symbolizing adaptability, renewal, and wisdom—incorporating thoughtful design elements that carry deep meaning.
The "off-white leather upper represents clarity and new beginnings, vibrant red leather accents symbolize luck, vitality, and joy while luxe gold piping evokes prosperity and success." Crafted in a limited batch of only 300 pairs, this release continues Koio’s tradition of exclusive Lunar New Year capsules, which are highly sought after.
Koio also emphasizes sustainability, using "LWG Gold-certified leather that is responsibly tanned, ensuring reduced emissions, and efficient management of water, energy, and waste." This sneaker ultimately blends luxury with meaningful design and environmental responsibility.
Illustrative Custom Sneakers
Koio Drops a Limited-Edition Lunar New Year Sneaker
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