1 Apr 2015

Buckets & Spades x ohw? Collaboration




I'm really excited to share something that I've been working on for a while now. Myself and the design team at British footwear brand ohw? first got together in early 2014, and set about putting the wheels in motion to create our very own collaboration release together. Months of ongoing ideas, design meetings and sample orders led us to this - the ohw? x Buckets & Spades three-eyelet Moccasin in Sea Blue, Aquamarine + Orange!

I chose these colours because I feel they represent myself as an individual and the blog really well. We decided to go with a fully suede upper, with the added addition of the heal tab, complete with the Buckets & Spades logo. That's the bit I'm most proud of! The moccasin is finished off with contrasting reflective orange hiking laces and pyramid sole.



Wearing - Buckets & Spades x OHW? Louis Boot | ASOS Flannel Shirt | Harry Stedman Tee | Universal Works Trousers + Socks | Filson Cap | Shore Projects Watch

The boots themselves are full of cool details, which is something that initially drew me towards ohw? back in 2013, at menswear trade show Jacket Required. Colour plays a big role in my life, and with ohw? being keen to try out interesting colour combinations in their existing collection - while also giving me control over our design made it an easy decision to want to work with them. 

The notches on at the top are known as "size markers", the original way shoemakers signified what size shoe it was  the big notch represents five, and the small each mean one. Neat touch!


It's been very rewarding seeing my design come together over these past few months, and hopefully this is a sign of things to come, or maybe even a new direction? I've been toying with product ideas for a couple of years now, so maybe 2015 is the year I finally seize that opportunity. 

The ohw? x Buckets & Spades SS15 collaboration goes on sale 1st April exclusively online at ohw?'s store and in-store and at men's lifestyle retailer Yeuk. What do you think folks, did I go over the top with the colour or does it represent us well? Would love your feedback!

Thanks for visiting,
Mat

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22 comments:

  1. Really nice! I especially like the orange sole.


    Not over the top at all!


    Are they made in UK?

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  2. These are awesome! Don't get them dirty!!! :)

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  3. krystal/avillagetown.com19:56

    heyyyy you!!!! remember me?! :) :) jk. but seriously, this is a cool collab..and these are totally and unequivocally you!

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  4. Miss chatting with you Krystal! Thanks so much!

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  5. What an exciting project and such a beautiful creation! Job well done.

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  6. Wow, such cool shoes...I love the bright color combination!

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  7. It was a fun design process. They are not but ohw? do own the factory that are made in.

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  8. That is SO AWESOME! Love the colours and the logo is the perfect touch!

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  9. Whoa! Those shoes are the coolest! I love the bright color-blocking and suede texture, and they're perfect for spring/summer!

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  10. Csenge Orban20:06

    Love the shoes! They're so cool! Perfect for spring :) Kisses from Hungary xoxo

    www.csengespoint.blogspot.hu

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  11. Tiffany Carter16:16

    those shoes are awesome!

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  12. I appreicate that thanks my friend!

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  13. It was a cool project to be involved with, hence going mad with the colour! Thanks so much Jessica.

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  14. Cheers Jane, the logo is my fav thing too!

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  15. Thanks Valerie, feels pretty cool to have a pair of shoes on sale!

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  16. I know, I feel like I want to just have them on display or something!

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  17. Maria Fallon13:10

    Oh these are amazing, great job!


    Maria xxx

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  18. This is awesome, Matt! Congrats on the release and the three colors look just fine. Great for pairing with a monochrome outfit!

    Cool Gear Cavalier

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