In collaboration with the legendary footwear label Botas, LAFORMELA has redesigned the cult sneakers from the “Iconic” line. The result is two models crafted from premium nappa leather and brushed suede that unite the essence of Czech shoemaking heritage with progressive design. Their morphology grows out of the traditional Botas silhouette, placed within vintage skate culture. Strong padding is not only about comfort but defines a truly distinctive look.
The shoe’s lines are heightened by contrast stitching that creates a dynamic accent. Both versions—brown-black and black—tell their own stories. The brown-black execution captures an uncommon image of rawness. The narrative of the polished all-black leather sneaker, by contrast, alludes through pronounced padding to brutalism and perfection in construction and material.
“Each pair is made from the finest materials—premium nappa leather and brushed suede. Thanks to new technologies, the shoe gains a pronounced 3-D effect and substantial padding that lends the Iconic model a touch of luxury. This silhouette is the most complex we have ever produced in our workshop. It demands considerable time and maximum precision, but its true value lies in the work of our seamstresses. Every pair bears the imprint of their hands and the craft passed down through generations. The result is a timeless LAFORMELA × Botas sneaker we are proud of,” comments Vít Staněk, CEO of Botas.
ABOUT LAFORMELA
LAFORMELA is a Czech-Slovak fashion label founded in 2011 by designers Miroslava Kohutiarová and Antonín Soukup. Their work—marked by a strong signature, visual communication and cultural overlaps quickly captured the attention of professionals and consumers alike. In 2015 the brand received the Société award in New York and the Czech Grand Design Award; three years later Vogue Italia listed it among selected labels in its Vogue Talents yearbook. LAFORMELA has regularly presented its collections not only at Mercedes-Benz Prague Fashion Week but also in Paris, Milan, Malaysia and Budapest. Beyond Europe, its ready-to-wear collections have been embraced by stylists in the USA and customers of the prestigious concept store H.Lorenzo in Los Angeles, among them Sharon Stone, Kehlani, Kesha, SZA and Maeve Reilly. In the Czech Republic the brand is supported by top models Karolína Kurková and Hana Soukupová. All garments are produced exclusively in the Czech Republic and Slovakia with an emphasis on quality and an authentic expression of the present through fashion.
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