“As an artist, it has been a priority for me to create without compromise, and Skechers celebrates that philosophy,” he said. Vexx. “They collaborate with diverse artists and give them the freedom to explore. It's unique that a brand of this size allows independents to push their collections in new directions. Footwear as a canvas is interesting when you think about people from all walks of life walking in your art. That is stimulating and inspiring.”
Skechers collaborates with artist Vexx, known for his vibrant doodles, on a collection of clothing and accessories that celebrates artistic freedom. Vexx's diverse influences and global recognition infuse creativity into the collection, inviting fans to walk into its imaginative universe. This partnership continues Skechers' Visual Artist series, highlighting designs.
“At just 24 years old, Vexx has gone from strength to strength: teenage prodigy, social media icon, creative force, visionary of the next generation of digital media,” he said. Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “His striking talent and his captivating, inimitable designs have attracted everyone from collectors and dealers to galleries, auction houses and museums. Featured in our best-selling sneakers, this curated collection is a new way for Vexx fans to live, breathe and walk in their imaginations. We know they will resonate, like all the media I touch.”
Known worldwide as Vexx, Vince Okerman is one of the most recognized artists of his generation, known for his characteristic “doodles.” Inspired by cartoons, pop culture and modern masters like Keith Haring, the Belgium-based multidisciplinary talent launched his career at age 16, sharing his unique creations online and is now followed by over 3.8 million on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Vexx has created everything from colorful hand-drawn illustrations to huge murals on the streets of New York City, Los Angeles and London, and his work has appeared in galleries in Beijing, New York, Milan, Brussels and Los Angeles, including his MOON. central exhibition at the Moco Museum in Amsterdam alongside Basquiat, Warhol, Kusama, Kaws and Banksy. Featured on Hypebeast, Complex, and on the cover of Time Out NY's exhibition on New York street art, Vexx has partnered with brands as diverse as Porsche and SpongeBob SquarePants.
The third capsule in Skechers' Visual Artist series, Skechers x Vexx, follows the hypnotic drip patterns of Skechers x Jen Stark and the eclectic profiles of Skechers x Ricardo Cavolo adorned with the artist's images of flaming eyes and hearts, along with the Love Wall hearts by muralist James Goldcrown. The company's wearable art gallery highlights creators' diverse designs on its product in a series of releases through 2024. The limited-edition Skechers x Vexx footwear, apparel and accessories offering is available at select Skechers retail stores in North America and Europe. .com and other global fashion markets.
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