A-COLD-WALL* adds Dr. Martens to its growing list of footwear collabs
Luxury streetwear brand A-COLD-WALL* has announced a collaboration collection with Dr. Martens, just one week after joining forces with Timberland.
The A-COLD-WALL* and Dr. Martens first collaborated on a successful footwear range in 2020. Now, the two brands are pairing up again to release a capsule collection of "classic silhouettes" married with "functional design".
British designer Dr. Samuel Ross stays true to the concept of his cult brand A-COLD-WALL*, which is renowned for its material investigation and innovation. The shoes are characterised by "precise lines" and "monochromatic starkness".
Each piece in the range, described as "Brutalist interpretations of utilitarian silhouettes", is defined by an architectural severity that reflects the working-class Britain of Samuel Ross’s childhood.
The two brands revisit a silhouette first introduced in AW21. However, this time, it has been reappraised with new leather that boasts unexpected silky softness that contrasts the sharp moulded edges of the shoe’s design.
The reimagined 1461 shoe is available in black or grey Nubuck WP and is punctuated with an ACW* branded puller that replaces the expected Dr. Martens' laces.
Furniture Curator Jenna Fletcher, whose brand Oswalde is breaking down barriers in the world of antiques and uplifting underrepresented young designers, is featured in the minimalist campaign.
Dr. Martens X A-COLD-WALL* will be available at A-COLD-WALL* on 25 May, followed by drmartens.com & selected partners on 26 May 2023.
Last week, A-COLD-WALL* announced a partnership with Timberland. Through Ross’ creative lens, the 6-Inch Boot is stripped back, revealing minimal lines and zip closure in a ‘Natural’ colourway. In addition, the 3-Eye Lug Handsewn Boat Shoe has been reimagined in black ballistic nylon complete with a co-branded logo.
