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Homegrown label Charles & Keith teams up with Parisian-based footwear brand Both for its latest collection. Revolving around 90s punk vibes and urban-chic streetwear aesthetics, the line-up offers a modern take on the art of imperfection. Look forward to a range of grunge-inspired bags and shoes infused with the Paris brand’s signature aesthetic edge.

Firstly, the Jules Leather Chain-Embellished Bag (SGD199) that’s a study in contrasts. The classic baguette-style bag with a maximalist twist sees the addition of chunky straps and gunmetal silver-tone hardware. Crafted in calf leather, this versatile 26.6 cm by 16 cm creation comes in black or white. Hold its handle by hand, or wear its adjustable and detachable strap over the shoulder or crossbody.

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You can also style the bag with footwear offerings, such as the Jules Platform Buckled Loafers (SGD219). Set on curved rubber platform soles, the chunky loafers offer a 7.5 cm elevation. Embellishing each pair are burnished buckles you can’t miss.

The loafer comes in three colour options, including the classic black and white, as well as an online-exclusive multi-hued pair. The latter features an eye-catching print with a lemon-yellow background and marble foil overlay with gold-tone flecks.

Another detail worth noting is a design element that’s an ode to kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of mending cracks in ceramics with gold. Jagged stitch-trim details, which resemble repaired seams, echoes the collaboration’s retro-futuristic mood.

Also featuring the chunky rubber soles and kintsugi details are the Jules Leather Chelsea Boots (SGD269). A take on Charles & Keith’s signature Chelsea boots, these are finished with an eye-catching hammered metal toe cap and uneven edges with gold or silver underlay. The perfect balance between edgy and elegant, don’t you think?

For more information, do visit CHARLESKEITH.com

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