A Look Back: Timberland Partners With CF Stead For Its Indigo Suede Icons
By Cassell Ferere originally published on Forbes.com
In 2024, Timberland had an exclusive preview of its upcoming launch, the Indigo Suede Icons collection. Unveiled on January 16, the Suede collection reimagines Timberland's iconic best-selling styles, including Timberland Premium 6-Inch Boot in classic construction boot style. Other styles include the familiar Stone Street Boat Shoe, all in collaboration with renowned English tannery C.F. Stead, featuring a deep indigo suede and soft finish.
In celebration of the collaboration, Timberland invited a group of "emerging icons" and influencers in the fashion and lifestyle space to a private "Icons Only" suite at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks vs Trail Blazers NBA game on January 9, 2024. Attendees wore pairs of shoes from the Suede navy-colored collection for a unique blend of style and sports - cheering the ‘blue’ and orange to a blow-out victory, embodying Timberland's commitment to fashion and functionality.
Timberland introduces the C.F. Stead Indigo Suede Collection, featuring the standout Timberland x C.F. Stead Indigo Suede 6-Inch Boot. This iconic boot includes an Anti-Fatigue removable footbed, REBOTL™ recycled fabric lining, and 400g of Primaloft® insulation. The special edition release extends to women's styles, such as the Timberland C.F. Stead Indigo Suede Stone Street 6-Inch and Stone Street Boat Shoe, featuring Ortholite® Impressions memory foam footbeds.
Led by Timberland's senior footwear designer Christopher Dixon, the elevated platform outsoles with rubber from regenerative agriculture add a rich, illustrious, and texturous vibe to the indigo suede. The collection also includes the Timberland C.F. Stead Indigo Suede Euro Hiker and 3-Eye Lug Handsewn Boat Shoe, each reimagining classic styles with innovative features and traditional craftsmanship.
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