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What happens when two aspiring designers and two young marketing students collaborate to conceive a line of unique and modern sneakers? Answer: the line D.A.T.E is created. The label, that prides itself on the high quality, “Made in Italy” standard, was born in London in 2004. D.A.T.E’s first collection reflected the culture of its origin. With design details like seventies patterns and vibrant colors, this début line of sneakers paid homage to London street market culture. Even D.A.T.E.’s logo ties back to its birthplace; the square represents the squares of London, which symbolize markets and meeting places.
The F/W 2008-2009 collection includes low and high-top multi-colored pinstripe sneakers, three-toned sport sneakers with contrasting logo on the heel, metallic low tops with perforated toe design and candy-colored boots in a shape you’ve never seen before. D.A.T.E. sneakers are sold mostly in Italy and numerous places around Europe. But not to worry New Yorkers- you can find them at the 7th Ave. Bloomingdale’s.
I stole my first pair of platforms from the Spice Bus in 1997 when Anglophilia was all the rage. Collector of vintage bags, vinyl and kitchen appliances. My dream of becoming a butcher is momentarily on hiatus so I can teach you how to wear muumuus and apply false eyelashes. Follow me on Twitter @CrystlMeatballs.