Parisian shoe designer, Pierre Hardy, is well known for the sneakers that are heavily infused with inspirations from the art world. For the fifth installment of his limited edition series, the designer draws from the beautiful abstractness in the stained glass aesthetics of a “Gilbert and George painting”. These sleek hi-top sneakers with a sophisticated slim silhouette are crafted from premium buttery soft nubuck leather. Taking on a bright palette arranged in minimalist color-block of pastel patches with black piping, the kicks are not just reminiscent of stained glass work, but also of the Hayworth II Mid created by Y-3 and MOMO, but in a simpler and more subdued manner. These Pierre Hardy sneakers are limited to a run of 500 and will be available at very select retailers such as colette in Paris, Corso Como in Milan and Barneys in New York on a first-come-first-serve basis this December, so stay tuned. via: Wallpaper

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Clae’s Spring 2010 collection will literally make you feel light as air on your feet with a cool, cheery spring palette and happy silhouettes. The preview from Clae boasts classic slip-ons with elastic bands in a feather yellow, basic lace-ups in powder blue and canvas boat shoes in mint green. Other than the fresh vulcanized low-tops, there are also some leather hi-top sneaker boots sitting atop crisp white soles. Check out the Spring 2010 collection preview and expect to find them at retailers such as Barneys, Bodega and Halls Plaza for between $65 to $135. Once again, Clae does not disappoint and is giving us more reason to peel ourselves off couches to run about town. via WWD

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