What Went Down When Close Friends Salehe Bembury and Jaden Smith Went on a Hike in California

The shoes created by FN Designer of the Year Salehe Bembury — whether it’s a high-end Versace look or a collab with the likes of New Balance and Anta — resonate with the sneaker obsessed. And it makes sense, given that the storytelling comes from a place of authenticity. “I just come from being a fan of sneakers. I remember all those moments when I opened boxes, opened sneakers, waited in line, so I guess I’m trying to re-create that emotion, re-create that nostalgia,” Bembury said. “It’s amazing to hear it’s getting received well.” To accept his 2020 Designer of the Year award from FN, Bembury hiked at an “undisclosed location” in Los Angeles alongside multihyphenate Jaden Smith, who was eager to pick the brain of the beloved designer. Smith — who also frequently creates compelling footwear with New Balance — questioned Bembury on several topics. On the route, laughing while sweating profusely and out of breath, Smith asked Bembury how it feels to have people invested in him personally rather that just his work alone. “I’m used to putting product on a table and then stepping away, and now the audience is asking me to come back to the table, to sit down

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