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The Hacienda Creeper
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Ashish x Underground in Dazed
Ashish talks to Dazed about the collab with Underground and looks like M.I.A is going to be rockin a pair soon.
Ashish x Underground
Published a week ago
The designer tells us why he’s looking forward to seeing M.I.A rocking his latest collaboration with the iconic shoe brand and talks about his obsession with D.I.Y
- Text by Chantelle Symester
London based designer Ashish has unveiled his latest collaboration with Brit cult creeper brand Underground. The result is the striking houndstooth creeper boot and the highly covetable studded graffiti creeper. The graffiti style footwear brings a whole new meaning to DIY, coming complete with a bottle of tippex to design your perfect footwear. Ashish featured his creeper designs at his latest AW11 collection completing the tough Brit punk look.
Dazed Digital: How did the collaboration come about?
Ashish: I love underground shoes, and have used them before for a show, and as we were doing a very “London” collection, they were the obvious choice, as they are such an iconic British shoe.
DD: How do you think the collaboration designs fits in with both your aesthetic and that of Underground?
Ashish: I always try and move sequins away from stereotypical ‘cocktail-dress’ associations, and the creepers are just such a good element to mix in, because they instantly toughen up an outfit, they make it much cooler.
DD: What inspired the graffiti creeper shoe?
Ashish: It was just the idea that it was so D.I.Y., it went with the idea of punk so well.
DD: Who would you most love to see rocking a pair of your designed creepers?
Ashish: I cant wait to see M.I.A rocking a pair: she ordered them yesterday!
DD: How would you describe your design style? Is there a particular kind of person/muse you have in mind when you’re designing?
Ashish: I think it’s a mix of glamour and pop and grunge. I love color and sequins and I also like things to be wearable and easy, so I incorporate a lot of sportswear ideas in my work. I usually think of my friends and the women I admire or work with when I design.
DD: What’s you favourite look from your collection and why?
Ashish: Probably the ‘hard times’ moth-eaten jumper with sequin tartan trousers because it has a sense of humour and it is the prefect mix of detritus and deluxe.
DD: What projects are you currently working on?
Ashish: I’m working on my S/S12 collection, a special Halloween collection for Selfridges, and I’m also refurbishing my flat which has turned into a full time job and I am now an expert on grouting and door handles!
UNDERGROUND BLOCKHEAD @HYPEBEAST
Our special edition ripple sole combat boot featured on Hypebeast.
These special editions are available at IT Hong Kong and other selected stores.
Designed by British label UNDERGROUND, these combat boots feature a highly durable, grooved shark sole for traction and stability. Featuring an 8-hole design with minimal branding and tonal, cotton laces, the high top boots offer a pull tab on the heel and a subtle map motif on the footbed. Available for purchase in black and dark olive colorways through select stockists including I.T Kingston.
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Tel: +852 2881-6102
Photography: Hypebeast
Festival Fever
Festival season is here and it’s time to sort out your stuff! Just cross off the wellies from your check list and stick on a pair of creepers – with the stacked soles you don’t need to worry too much about the mud and you can stand out from the crowd around camp!
Underground Pop Up- Competition Update
Plussixfive is also running a competition for a pair of the Ashish x Underground creepers. Take a look at the details for entry and get involved!
We’ve got good news for you! The lovely people at VERYwooonderland would like to give one of our lucky readers a pair of Ashish X Underground creepers worth $250! Simply tell them why you want a pair of these shoes on Plussixfive’s Facebook wall and make sure you tag Actually in the post.
*Incomplete entries will strictly deem your submission void.
Giveaway ends Sunday, 3 July 2011, 8pm. All entries after this time will be voided.
There will only be one winner and our decision is final.
The winner will be notified via Facebook message.
Good luck to all!
WHOSJACK likes Ashish x Underground
The Ashish x Underground collab is heading up the approval ratings this time with a nod of approval from WHOSJACK. Avaliable from Asos and Underground Online.
The Bowie Boot is back..
The top seller Bowie Boot returns to the Cybershop after being too hot to handle and selling out quick! A firm favourite with stylists..it is back in Sizes 3-10. Get them quick!
With thanks to Accessory of Crime for the beautiful images
Ashish x Underground
Here is the Ashish x Underground ankle boot produced in the dogtooth pony print. Very limited edition that has been featured in Nylon.
Underground coming to Singapore- UNDERGROUND COMPETITION
Underground will be available this coming season from Very Wooonderland and ActuallyActually. As part of the launch we will be featuring Underground at the Glasshouse@Ion pop up store on Orchard.
One of our collaborations this season is with fellow London brand Ashish.
The Ashish x Underground collaboration is a studded and safety pinned tribute to the UK. The Indian born, London based designer created an amazing do-it-yourself graffiti creeper shoe. The graffiti shoe is supplied in plain black leather along with a bottle of white paint and a booklet full of instructions and inspiration.
To celebrate the launch of this seasons Underground collection , the collaboration and the Underground Pop up store in Singapore we are offering four pairs of the shoes as prizes in the competition. All you have to do is get down to the pop up store and pick up a copy of Underground Calling ( Underground’s own paper from London ) . Each copy has a serial number and we will draw out the winning numbers on July 17th on the last day of our pop up store. Winning numbers will be notified on our website and blog and in store at VERYwooonderland, ACTUALLY… and ActuallyActually.
Winners will receive a pair of the collaboration shoes and we are also offering a special prize pair decorated by a UK artist!!
On July 9th we will be staging a Paint Mash up at the Pop up store – The Glasshouse at Ion on Orchard– We will be giving some of Singapore’s word and graphic artists a pair of shoes, a bottle of paint and a licence to be as artistic as they like to create a pair of do it yourself creepers. Once they are done with them they will be put on display at the Pop up store.
The artists joining the paint mash up are………
Linda Hao, DJ / fashion blogger: http://lindahaoliyuan.blogspot.com/
Daryl Aiden Yow, Musician http://www.facebook.com/pages/Daryl-Aiden-Yow/233875864473?sk=info
Kurt, DJ: http://www.facebook.com/clashthediskokids
Julian, Tattoo Artist: http://www.facebook.com/vagabondink
ClogTwo, Graffiti Artist Group: http://www.clogtwo.com/
Elson Yeo, Tattoo Artist: http://www.thinktattoo.org/
Bobby, Club Owner: http://www.facebook.com/thebutterfactory
Nicolle, Jewelry Designer: http://thisistransition.com/ and http://myfatpocket.com/ncwong
So get down to the Glasshouse at Ion, to pick up your copy of Underground Calling and take a look at those artists in action!
Make sure you are following UNDERGROUND on twitter for more updates about this event.
Underground Originals available in Hong Kong
Underground Original creepers are available again in i.t stores in Hong Kong. This recent splash in Milk magazine features a few Of the styles now in store including the rope sole creepers and the limited edition Charlie le mindu x Underground collaboration.
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