i dont remmember the brand of these... and there is no branding at all! but they're really comfy and strong. have lasted a long time. great materials, great design.
here are the Bimbos! the handmade creation of friend Boris Hoppek, a German street/graffiti artist. they are made of materials such as cloth, corduroy, rubber, fake leather, and must of them have private parts. The Bimbos are cuddly dolls which (as well as the rest of his work) deal with violence, sexual abuse, racism, oppression and misogyny.
the Lennon memorial by chico in Alphabet city... Walking along LOISAIDA its easy to notice how local businesses and comunity members hire him to create anything from storefronts, advertisements or memorials for the dead...
here the "Chennai" made from vegetable tanned leather with a natural latex rubber sole. they are comfy but need break-in my feet needed a wide Band-Aid at the heel. I got them on sale at the store on Elizabeth st (amazing end of the season sales). Terra Plana won the Observer Ethical Fashion Award in 2007 and an 'Ethical Footwear Retailer of the Year' in 2008. show me more...
just came across "GIVEAWAY SCOUT" a giveaway search engine, how cool is that! I found from kitchen aids to jewelry and crafty books, who doesn't like freebies :) show me more...
the before and after of Joe Strummer on East 7th and Avenue A in the lower east side. he used to look more shabby caring his leather jacket on the shoulder, now he wears it on chick and his face got a bit of a lift as well!