First appearing at the House’s Spring Summer 2022 show, followed by a reappearance in its Fall 2022 Pre-Collection, the new Givenchy TK-360 sneaker is a testament of Matthew M. Williams’ atelier’s commitment to originality.
They say that nothing new will ever come again — that originality stems from replicating the past, that the system will constantly insist on recycling ideas instead of producing an original. But for Matthew M. Williams’ atelier at Givenchy, originality is practice. It is a methodology, a commitment, and above all, it stands for vision.
Across the seven collections Williams has produced thus far, a faint thread binds them all. From the variety of technical wonders in design to invigorating the House with hints of youth cultures, and inviting artists to provide their instincts, none dispels the notion of un-creativeness at Williams’ Givenchy more than the new Givenchy TK-360 sneaker — an engineering marvel set to change the way we think of innovative footwear.
The world first glimpsed the Givenchy TK-360 sneaker at the House’s Spring Summer 2022 collection presentation. Set beneath a cylindrical abyss of light — bringing to mind adjectives such as ‘science fiction and ‘futuristic’ — the style witnessed during his tenure appeared distinctively different from the previous iteration and has evolved. Entrancing yet bizarre shapes and forms thrust us into a heavy, moody headspace. Yet, sparkling on the feet of the models are phantoms — waiting to be understood.
The TK-360 sneaker reappeared in the following Pre-Fall 2022 collection, reaffirming it as an object of desire the House wishes to invigorate as a staple in its line-up. Currently, the City sneaker holds the spot as its most desirable casual footwear for the uninitiated, while the Marshmallow line of shoes, sandals, and boots — an all rubber outer-casing visually similar to the new TK-360 — remains up till today as William’s most memorable and a favourite among fans.
The Givenchy TK-360 sneaker, therefore, is a soon-to-be ‘it’ shoe that is equally desirable to those looking for comfort, yet at the same time, making a statement.
Constructed as a seamless full-knit masterpiece, the TK-360 was produced using completely new, state-of-the-art technology. Its bold, custom-moulded silhouette features a classic stretch knit upper that is fully integrated with the sole, making it possible to walk directly on the knit. A singular tread motif ensures an exclusive footprint, while subtle plays on texture and contrasting Givenchy lettering complete this daring style.
Available in classic black or white as well as seasonal shades of acid yellow, graphite grey, camel beige, navy, and light pink, the Givenchy TK-360 sneaker enlists all that Givenchy could do with subversion and employs it with tremendous effect.
The Givenchy TK-360 sneaker is available at the Paragon and Marina Bay Sands boutique in Singapore. Click here to discover more about the sneakers.
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