PREPPY ROOS w/@kangaroos.originals

Drawing inspiration from Asian street culture, I designed a unique pair of shoes that fuse the refined aesthetic of preppy style with bold elements rooted in urban Asian fashion.

This custom project was based on the newly introduced “PreppyROOS” silhouette, which served as the perfect canvas for a fresh and innovative concept. At the heart of the design is a handcrafted patchwork pattern, made using vintage and hand-dyed Chinese Batik fabric remnants. These intricate details were carefully integrated into the toebox and tongue, using a variety of stitching techniques to bring texture and storytelling into the design.

To complement the patchwork, I selected two shades of grey suede leather, assembling each panel by hand and highlighting the structure with contrasting white zigzag seams. The Vibram Morflex sole was hand-dyed and given a distressed finish to further emphasize a vintage-inspired look.

For added comfort, the pair includes extra padding in both the tongue and quarter areas. As a final statement detail, Italian cracked leather was chosen for the tassels, offering a striking contrast and refined edge. The look is completed with grey flat laces.

This one-of-a-kind creation is a celebration of creative expression, merging elegance with cultural edge – all while showcasing meticulous craftsmanship rooted in Germany.