Handmade by artisans in the village of Aurora, New York, population 500.AURORA SHOES. The reliable quality, design, and form of the products have been loved by many fans.
This year marks 30 years since Aurora Shoes came to Japan, and a visual book, "Traveling Aurora Shoes AS MAGAZINE" (¥1,100), was produced to share the brand's new appeal with many people.
Aurora Shoes was introduced to Japan by Hayato Takasu, owner of the long-established boutique "Sunshine + Cloud" in Hayama, Japan.
This visual book was spearheaded by Mr. Takasu, with the seaside town of Hayama at the center of the creative process , and was composed with a warm localism.
The visual book was photographed by photographer Yoko Takahashi . She has a studio on the second floor of "Sunshine Plus Cloud" and is an old friend of Ms. Takasu's. .
This time, the duo took a road trip from Aurora Village, New York, where the brand was founded, to Los Angeles, Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Francisco, and on to Hayama, Japan.
The collection was also produced by a number of members associated with "Sunshine Plus Cloud," including Sae Isshiki, Serina Mottola, and Yusuke Hanai, who participated as models, and Mariko Hayashi, the designer of "jonnlynx," who was in charge of styling.
Stylish and heartwarming, the magazine will surely make you discover new charms of Aurora Shoes.
Also at this time, the new Aurora Shoes "Natural Roughout" will be available for sale (limited production).
MIDDLE ENGLISH ¥39,600
NORTH PACIFIC ¥46,200
The future of Aurora Shoes, which has been following a solid trajectory, is here. Please feel the warmth of the shoes in your hands.
SUNSHINE+CLOUD
Address: 2151-1 Isshiki, Hayama-cho, Miura-gun, Kanagawa-ken
Phone: 046-876-0746
Open: 11:00-18:00 Closed on Mondays
Official Site
@sunshine_cloud_hayama
G.O.D.
Address: 20-6 Daikanyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3477-2620
Open: 12:00-18:00, closed on Monday and Tuesday
@god_daikanyama
PARADISE STORE
Address: 1257-12 Yoan, Kasari-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima, Japan
Phone: 0997-63-2773
Open: 10:00-17:00, closed Tues.
@paradise_store_amami
Special offer: Aurora Shoes customers who purchase or pre-order Aurora Shoes by July 2 (Sun.) will receive a copy of the visual book "Traveling Aurora Shoes AS MAGAZINE".