The Newest Trend for This Year? Crochet Sneakers.
The newest trend for this summer? Crochet sneakers. Fuggit, created by Rich Riley, is a brand of handmade sneaker-slippers that mimic your favorite types of shoes, such as Air Jordan or Yeezy. All of their shoes are lined with Sherpa and soles similar to Birkenstock for maximum comfort.
The brand’s name idea was born out of a moment of loss, after a friend of Riley’s was killed in a drug-related incident in 2013. During this time, Riley was thinking that his friend lived his life with a lot of energy and his whole vibe was ‘fuck it’, hence the name Fuggit. Riley, along with a team of eight craftsmen, worked their crochet skills to create this unique sneaker concept.
The label addresses issues beyond fashion right from the beginning. “I always have been into researching consumerism and material violence and sneaker violence,” Riley says. “That was one thing that always bothered me, because being in that community of sneakerheads, and going to sneaker cons, it was never addressed.”
The label has attracted many high-profile and stylish fans, including Erykah Badu. “She definitely represents the way we want to go with the look and vibe, that intersection of hip hop and social issues. It’s a look that is not so opulent and shiny, which makes it more wholesome. It has quality, love, and texture,” says Riley.
His ultimate goal? To produce products that can promote arts and education and create peace in communities.
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