"The Allen Edmonds x Engineered Garments project answers the ongoing question at the heart of the Legend Series - "What is classic now?" It's a question that challenges the idea of tradition itself, asking how heritage brands can remain relevant in an ever-changing design landscape. With this partnership, that answer lies in the fusion of meticulous American handcraft and utilitarian modernism. Designed under the visionary direction of Daiki Suzuki, founder of Engineered Garments, the collaboration is as much a cultural exchange as it is a design exercise."
"For more than a century, Allen Edmonds has been synonymous with enduring craftsmanship. Founded in 1922, the Wisconsin-based brand has remained one of the few American shoemakers still producing in the United States. Their Port Washington factory is more than a production site - it's a living workshop where artistry, precision, and technique converge. In this collaboration, Daiki Suzuki immersed himself in that process, drawing inspiration not just from Allen Edmonds' heritage, but from the people behind it."
Allen Edmonds and Engineered Garments collaborate on the seventh Legend Series release, merging meticulous American handcraft with utilitarian modernism to reinterpret what classic means today. Daiki Suzuki led the design, treating the project as a cultural exchange that both honors and reshapes tradition. Allen Edmonds has produced handcrafted footwear in the United States since 1922, with the Port Washington factory serving as a living workshop of artistry, precision, and technique. Suzuki immersed himself in the factory process and drew inspiration from heritage methods and the people who make the shoes, emphasizing quality, craftsmanship, and timeless design.
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