Freshness Magazine has some pictures of the beautiful new Yutori Kimono shoes by Puma. They’re inspired by traditional Japanese Geisha culture and are actually made of vintage kimono dress fabrics– but wait isn’t cutting a Kimono like committing Hari Kari? Either way, each shoe is one-of-a-kind and can be worn as a slip-on or with the heel up. Grab a pair while you can at Shoe Biz in San Francisco, Fred Segal, Sportie LA and GOODS in Seattle.


Joey Roth Wednesday, 11.22.06 @ 3:00 pm

These are amazing- one of those products I wish so hard I had designed.


Michael Thursday, 11.23.06 @ 4:09 am

These are super hot. Though it’s not the first time Puma has done this sort of thing. A little while back they made Puma Thrifts - they went to vintage stores and bought 2 tons of vintage clothing then sent it all to their factory to be cut into the pieces of their Top Winner shoes. They used to have a site up for the people who bought one of the 225 pairs to register and write a caption for their shoes. Sadly it’s gone. But I did find this photo: http://www.fixins.com/sneak_news/images/twt1.jpg


Kelley Friday, 12.01.06 @ 8:35 pm

Love love these shoes. I actually have tried them on. They fit as nice as they look. You can also get them at http://www.Baddoll.com (my favorite online shoe store)


C.L. Sunday, 12.24.06 @ 7:15 pm

How lovely! It’s actually quite traditional to cut up stained or worn kimono and obi no longer fit for wear and make them into something completely different. Considering how much time and effort goes into making a garment, it would be wasteful not to.


Heidi Thursday, 06.07.07 @ 12:46 pm

I HAVE THESE SHOES!!!! THEY ARE FABULOUS! and VERY comfortable




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