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V.C.II — PIERRE HARDY x VICTOR CRUZ THE NEW COLLABORATION
Pierre Hardy, French accessories designer and luxury sneakers trailblazer, unveils a new collaboration with Victor Cruz, TV personality, NFL Super Bowl Champion and cultural influencer.
Motivated by their genuine friendship, as well as a mutual appreciation for meaningful design, this new collaboration is a metaphor. It expresses what it is like to walk in the retired NFL athlete’s shoes, as a Black and Latino man in the Western world today.
The Black Lives Matter movement shook the world in the summer of 2020, this design is a reflection of the cultural shift that is actively taking place, and intended to provoke dialogue through design. Built around the imperative topics of equality, equity and inclusion, the concept artfully weaves in the colors and stories of Cruz in the U.S. and Hardy in Paris.
FOUR UNISEX STYLES
AVAILABLE IN LIMITED EDITION
The V.C.II monicker a casual versions of the first outing launched in 2019. Associating comfort, style, and meaningful stories to inspire the next generations of men and women.
The sneakers are iconically representative of Pierre Hardy’s graphic aesthetic and effortless attitude, merged with Victor Cruz’s sleek and cultural sensibilities.
MA·JES·TY
NOUN
PLURAL MAJESTIES :
GREATNESS OR SPLENDOR OF QUALITY OR CHARACTER.
The standout, black-on-back high top represents the notion of black excellence. It is a classic sneaker intended to be a symbol of fortitude for young people. It can be incorporated into an existing wardrobe with the ability to elevate while maintaining function.
AVAILABLE ONLY AT PIERRE HARDY & THE WEBSTER
TRI·BE
NOUN
PLURAL TRIBES :
A COMMUNITY LINKED BY BLOOD TIES OR A COMMON CULTURE, TYPICALLY WITH A RECOGNIZED LEADER.
The color red tells the story of fortitude and of the importance of blood ties, real or symbolic. It is a fashion statement, made for those willing to stand out from the feet up.
BO·RI·CUA
NOUN
PLURAL BORICUAS :
NATIVE OF PUERTO RICO OR A PERSON OF PUERTO RICAN DESCENT.
The harmony of blue, white and red is a tribute to the Puerto Rican flag. It is a sophisticated sneaker, thought of as the final touch to a city dweller’s outfit.
SUR·VI·VOR
NOUN
PLURAL SURVIVORS :
A PERSON REMAINING ALIVE IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY.
The camouflage colorway evokes the spirit of the fight for social justice in the USA. The orange stripes pay homage to Victor Cruz’s father’s firefighter uniform.It is a fashion-forward sneaker, destined for unapologetically stylish men and women.
V.C.II — PIERRE HARDY x VICTOR CRUZ THE NEW COLLABORATION
Pierre Hardy, French accessories designer and luxury sneakers trailblazer, unveils a new collaboration with Victor Cruz, TV personality, NFL Super Bowl Champion and cultural influencer.
Motivated by their genuine friendship, as well as a mutual appreciation for meaningful design, this new collaboration is a metaphor. It expresses what it is like to walk in the retired NFL athlete’s shoes, as a Black and Latino man in the Western world today.
The Black Lives Matter movement shook the world in the summer of 2020, this design is a reflection of the cultural shift that is actively taking place, and intended to provoke dialogue through design. Built around the imperative topics of equality, equity and inclusion, the concept artfully weaves in the colors and stories of Cruz in the U.S. and Hardy in Paris.
FOUR UNISEX STYLES
AVAILABLE IN LIMITED EDITION
The V.C.II monicker a casual versions of the first outing launched in 2019. Associating comfort, style, and meaningful stories to inspire the next generations of men and women.
The sneakers are iconically representative of Pierre Hardy’s graphic aesthetic and effortless attitude, merged with Victor Cruz’s sleek and cultural sensibilities.
MA·JES·TY
NOUN
PLURAL MAJESTIES :
GREATNESS OR SPLENDOR OF QUALITY OR CHARACTER.
The standout, black-on-back high top represents the notion of black excellence. It is a classic sneaker intended to be a symbol of fortitude for young people.
It can be incorporated into an existing wardrobe with the ability to elevate while maintaining function.
AVAILABLE ONLY AT PIERRE HARDY & THE WEBSTER
TRI·BE
NOUN
PLURAL TRIBES :
A COMMUNITY LINKED BY BLOOD TIES OR A COMMON CULTURE, TYPICALLY WITH A RECOGNIZED LEADER.
The color red tells the story of fortitude and of the importance of blood ties, real or symbolic.
It is a fashion statement, made for those willing to stand out from the feet up.
BO·RI·CUA
NOUN
PLURAL BORICUAS :
NATIVE OF PUERTO RICO OR A PERSON OF PUERTO RICAN DESCENT.
The harmony of blue, white and red is a tribute to the Puerto Rican flag.It is a sophisticated sneaker, thought of as the final touch to a city dweller’s outfit.
SUR·VI·VOR
NOUN
PLURAL SURVIVORS :
A PERSON REMAINING ALIVE IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY.
The camouflage colorway evokes the spirit of the fight for social justice in the USA. The orange stripes pay homage to Victor Cruz’s father’s firefighter uniform.It is a fashion-forward sneaker, destined for unapologetically stylish men and women.
