AW08 Dior Homme ‘Lumiere Du Nord’ Hi-Top Velcro Sneakers

Following the legacy of Hedi Slimane, Kris Van Assche was tasked with living up to an astronomical standard taking the helm of Dior in ‘07. Reigning director for the next decade, Assche refined the skinny cut Slimane introduced, brought sportswear to the house, and of course, brought new faces like A$AP Rocky to the face of Dior. For eleven unprecedented years, the Belgian designer pushed Christian Dior in a forward manner, always sampling ideas from musical and other artistic mediums. He updated the rather elegant persona of Dior Homme, implementing a new age of cuts and streetwear tropes into the brand’s umbrella. Kris Van Assche changed Dior in an unforgettable way, forever celebrated in the modern age.

Debuting in the Fall of 2008, this pair of hi-top sneakers have quickly become an iconic staple of Aschee’s reign. Encased in velcro detailing, straps leach from the toe box to the height of the shoe’s silhouette, finalized with embossed ‘Dior Homme’ accenting on a variety of patched details. Tagged as a size IT 41 or US 8, fitting a size up, in great condition throughout.