One Step Closer to Their Visions

Artists and Dr. Martens , next footsteps.

Dr. Martens, first popularized as a work boot, has long since become an icon for rock stars, and now its cushioned sole and yellow stitching have become a staple on the feet of music lovers and creators across genres. Now, the cushioned sole and yellow stitching have become a staple for music connoisseurs and creators across genres. The "Zebrilas" featured in this issue is a new collection of sandals that also feels its roots. . How does it appear to people with good taste? The freshness of the "it" brand, as thoughtfully discovered by these up-and-coming artists with rich personalities.

Photo_Kazumasa Takeuchi
Text&Edit_Rui Konno

Artwork by

SHINKNOWNSUKE

MYLES SLIDE SANDAL

The simple design is highlighted by the presence of the lightweight shark sole called "Ziggy," which is the icon of the Zebrilas series. As with the other two models in focus here, the pressure-bonded Goodyear welt manufacturing method is both robust and comfortable. ¥20,000+TAX

Episodes about Dr. Martens

. "I have memories of wearing 3-hole boots when I was in school , something I adored. . I still sometimes feel the sudden urge to wear them. Immovable."

My impression of the Zebrilas series

Adorable."

The actual touching of the sandals , the inspiration received

. it's cute, but it's more than that. It's exactly as it looks in the picture, so imagine it."

SHINKNOWNSUKE / Graphic Designer

He has been actively involved in the graphic design of apparel for popular domestic and international brands, the design of original products for select stores, and has exhibited and presented his paintings overseas. . His fields of expression and techniques are so diverse that even he does not know what his main work is.
Instagram @shinknownsuke

Artwork by

KEN KAGAMI

TERRY FISHERMAN SANDAL

The leather straps crisscrossing vertically and horizontally hold the foot firmly in place, giving this pair a high sense of stability. The rivets, buckles, and other metal parts are subtly effective, while the heel is decorated with a loop, a familiar feature of boots. ¥20,000+TAX

Episodes about Dr. Martens

I grew up watching "i-D" and "FACE," so I always wore black 9-holes and red-brown 10-holes throughout my teens and early 20s."

My impression of the Zebrilas series

It's going to be popular."

The actual touching of the sandals , the inspiration received

Sometimes I work in studios where shoes are not allowed, and I don't really like to take my shoes off to work in the studio, so I thought if I wore these sandals on the day of a shoot in that studio, I might wear them this way."

Ken Kagami / Contemporary Artist

. Born in Tokyo in 1974. He is widely popular for his unexpected and unintentionally humorous style, which is rich in unexpectedness and a little black humor. His own store, Strange Store, in Daikanyama, Tokyo, carries a lineup of rare items that make the most of his aesthetic sense. An exhibition is scheduled to be held in Boston, U.S.A., in September of this year.
Instagram @kenkagami

Artwork by

AUTOMOAI

NARTILLA LACE UP SANDAL

This women's model is worn with a clean white leather strap that ties around the ankle with a fairly long shoelace. While also having a casual look, they go easily with elegant outfits. . ¥17,000+TAX

Episodes about Dr. Martens

As a teenager, I was a punk, so I would wear my uniform with a pair of riders and 8-holes, and after school, I would just change out of my uniform and go out to play."

My impression of the Zebrilas series

. "I was impressed with the Gurkha and gladiator with shark soles. I especially like the ADARIA and ARTILLA models for their impact."

The actual touching of the sandals , the inspiration received

The image of an angel came to me when I saw the pure white lace-up, so I painted a scene of a sporty angel, or a modern angel, resting on a chair."

Auto Moai / Artists

. was born in 1990. After studying graphic design and typography, he began drawing his own works in 2014. His main motifs are faceless figures based on the concept of "relationships between people that are difficult to visualize and implicitly connected on the street.
Instagram @auto_moai

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