Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 2K The Downtown style from the Pichulik X Superga collection. In 2015, Italian sneaker brand Superga launched its first collaboration with a South African designer, the Thailand-born Chu Suwannapha, who festooned the sneakers with his signature African-inspired prints. This year, Superga has teamed with Pichulik, a Cape Town-based handmade jewelry label known for its distinctive use of rope, metal and stones, to create three limited-edition sneakers. The collaboration was initiated by Superga’s marketing manager in South Africa, Katy Ward, who explained, “Superga has done many collaborations with fashion designers and I realized that it was time to step it up a notch by working with a jewelry designer.” So she reached out to Katherine-Mary Pichulik, the label’s founder and designer. More Articles You Would Love Lupita Nyong’o And Danai Gurira Are Part Of Vogue’s 2019 Best Dressed List! #HOTSHOTS: The Beauty Of Flowers, Enjoy This Fabulous Artistic Editorial By Ghana’s Sharon O Photography In designing the mini-collection, Pichulik drew inspiration from the three cities she cited as having shaped the evolution of her brand. The three resulting designs — Souk, Azzurro and Downtown — all embody elements that evoke the spirit of each city. “Souk,” for instance, is a tribute to Istanbul and the espadrille-based platform sneaker features rose gold, nudes and brass embellishments. The energy of New York is the starting point for Downtown, a black-and-gold platform sneaker. Pichulik used braided rope to signify the braiding shops in Brooklyn, while the gold accents echo the hoops and medallions the designer said “are emblematic of street accessories.” Portofino is the inspiration for “Azzuro,” which draws on Superga’s Italian heritage. The only unisex shoe in the range, Azzuro is a classic sneaker featuring yellows and nautical blues against white, with the striped rope detail emphasizing its nautical appeal. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail olu Fashion Blogger, Event's Manager and Pr Consultant, I am Bashiru More For You SA Fashion Week’s Opening Party Showcases ‘Quiet Luxury’ In A Night of Elegance Ngano Design Triumphs at SA Fashion Week’s New Talent Search 2026 The FACE LIFT SHOW Makes Its Grand Entrance In Ghana-A Dazzling New Spotlight... VIDEOS: Watch BTS Lookbook Shoot From One Of Ghana’s Most Talked About Menswear... Mark Your Calendar: The Top 10 African Fashion Weeks You Can’t Miss in... Ghana’s Biggest Fashion Week Accra Fashion Week Returns This December! Discover Africa’s Finest... VIDEOS: Watch Kwaku Manu & Funny Face Light Up the Runway at Ashanti... PICS: Check Out Red Carpet Moments, Radiance & Style From The Fashion &... London Fashion Week Cancelled For June 2025; British Industry Feels the Pinch While... VIDEO: See Visuals Of The Just Ended Fashion & Design Summit 2025 In...