Grenson have collaborated with fashion forecaster and denim creative, Kelly Harrington to produce a one-off boot which will launch this April.
Based on a classic British military boot, the same type of which the British footwear brand made during the war, the new shoe will be made entirely from vintage reclaimed denim, by upscaling unwanted scraps of fabric to provide a one-of-a-kind boot that is not only stylish, but environmentally responsible too.
Key to keeping production local, Kelly chose Blackhorse Lane to supply the denim off cuts, from which the team have assembled individual patchworks lengths, to make the individual boots, making every pair unique.
Commenting on the collaboration, Harrington says: “I have worn Grenson shoes for years and they form part of my wardrobe staples. Like denim, a good pair of shoes lasts for years and get better with age. Grenson shoes are crafted in Northamptonshire UK, and I am drawn to them for their artisanal style, timelessness and brand heritage.”
“When designing this limited-edition boot with Grenson, I really wanted to highlight my love for repurposed denim and circularity by upcycling unwanted vintage denim scraps into something beautiful. Beautiful things can be made from textile waste!”
With CEO & Creative director Grenson, Tim Little adding: “We have followed Kelly for a long time and loved her dedication to denim. While looking for new responsible materials for shoemaking, we thought it would be a lovely experiment to work with her.”
