Cool Hunting
DKNY Active Shoes and Semi Precious Weapons frontman/Fetty of Brooklyn jewelry designer Justin Tranter have joined forces to create a limited-edition sneaker. Evoking garage glam spirit of the band and Fetty, the shoes have an upper made of Ballistic Nylon, originally intended for military use and elastic laces with gold-tone aglets and feature removable Fetty "New York Rock" and heart charm hanging from the top eyelet. Only 24 shoes were made 12 for men($195) and 12 for women($175).
The Fetty x DKNY shoes will be available on Wednesday 20 February 2008 exclusively at Alter in Greenpoint. Alter will host a launch party on the day of their release from 8-10pm, the shoes will not be available before 8pm.
Alter
109 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222 map
tel. +1 718 784 8818
Also on Cool Hunting: Fetty of Brooklyn NY Rocks Necklace, This Old Thing Tie Trios, This Old Thing Pleated Ties, Alter Boutique
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