On this week's episode of The Complex Style Podcast, Aria Hughes and Chris Chance are joined by footwear designer Greg Betty. Betty is responsible for some of hottest Vans designs, like the Chanel-inspired Old Skool 36 "Souvenir" and pearlized Satoshi Nakamoto collabs, that made the footwear brand cool again. He speak about his design inspirations, Louis Vuitton's recent Vans-inspired sneaker reveal, and more.
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00:00 – Intro: Aria & Chris break down the reimagined KAWS x MLB collection
02:15 - Jay-Z Yankee Stadium Show Breakdown: The outfits, the merch, and more
06:47 - Paris Fashion Week Faves: Celine, Dries Van Noten & Dior
10:50 - How Greg Betty got his start at Vans
15:40 - Did Greg Betty Make Vans Cool Again?
20:32 - The best advice for Young Designers
22:56 - References: What inspired the Vans Old Skool "Souvenir"
34:32 - Greg’s hot take: We need To bring Back Gatekeeping
37:45 - What Greg Bett...