Sustainability has been a hot topic in the industry for quite some time, with releases pouring in like there is no tomorrow. Many designers and customizers have taken matters into their own hands, bringing their creativity to the forefront, breathing new life into sneakers through upcycling and reimagining designs.
Ancuta Sarca, a London-based designer, debuted her eponymous label during London Fashion Week 2019. Her sneaker hybrid heels are among her most recognizable designs, as she is known for her unique way of combining the worlds of luxury fashion and sportswear through the use of new and vintage fabrics.
The brand’s most recent collaboration is an extremely limited collection with British retailer Browns (which joins the brand’s growing list of stockists), which includes 100 one-of-a-kind pairs of pumps and kitten heels made entirely of recycled Nike sneakers.
While sustainability appears to be a key purpose behind the work, she says that it’s ‘only natural for me to use eco-conscious approaches in everything I do,’ according to Vogue.
‘Collection concepts are important to me, and juxtapositions are what distinguish my pieces. Bringing contrasting elements together – such as masculine and feminine, vintage and modern, sportswear and luxury – to create something both new and familiar.’
