Takashi Murakami and the K-Pop band BLACKPINK collaborated on a capsule collection in 2023. Included was their first pair of slides featuring Murakami’s smiling flowers in the band’s colourway. The use of EVA foam allowed Murakami to emphasize the more sculptural aspects of his work.

On view now in our exhibition Art/Wear: Sneakers x Artists

Sponsored by: @blogto @curiocitytoronto @dailyhivetoronto @fashioncanada @nowtoronto ...

Join us on Wednesday, August 27 for an engaging panel discussion with master cowboy bootmaker @floraknightbootmaker, and co-founder of Liberty Boots Tony Benattar. From Flora’s hands-on expertise in traditional bootmaking to Tony’s visionary designs and rock ’n’ roll-inspired aesthetic, the panel will explore how their distinct approaches shape the craft and creativity of cowboy boots. Together, they’ll share insights on the art, innovation, and challenges of creating footwear that blends functionality with unparalleled style. Purchase tickets on our website now. ...

Can you believe it`s been 10 years since the release of Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture? 🎉

This publication includes interviews and essays by legendary designers, sneaker collectors, and cultural historians and is available for purchase in our museum shop. Since its’ publication, Out of the Box has sold over 30,000 copies! 👟📖

@elizabethsemmelhack @rizzolibooks @amfedarts ...

Join us for this year`s Ladies First: Give x Glow on August 8, in partnership with @FC21CA, aka Full Court 21 Canada, @sizeofficialca, The Collective, and @canadabasketball.

This inspiring panel discussion will delve into the transformative roles women of colour play and shape in contemporary sneaker culture and basketball and explore the challenges, triumphs, and journeys of four trailblazing women, from seeking inclusion at existing tables to building their own.

Speakers:
@inkscrpt
@_yvonnee_
@_luvdricka
@point_goddess
Moderated by @kaylamarieto

RSVP by visiting our website. ...

Step into the world of mystery, deduction, and intrigue, and celebrate the greatest detective in literary history on Sunday, July 20 in partnership with The Bootmakers of Toronto, the Canadian Sherlock Holmes Society 🔍

Learn about the shoes of 19th-century England, listen to a live radio play inspired by the Sherlock Holmes stories, test your Sherlockian with a fun and fast-paced trivia game and so much more.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the detective or newly intrigued by his world, this event promises an unforgettable journey into the shoes of Sherlock Holmes! RSVP by visiting our website. ...