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SLC/UT Part 10 Digital and 3D printing advances ---pump up visual fabrics and materials- enlivening footwear, athletic/outdoor apparel and gear for S/S 2015. One way to refresh carry-over items from prior seasons…spraying on the splashy and subtle visible treatments can also quickly grab eyeballs when introducing new products. Bold Graphics--Footwear/Gear Déja vu all over again-there were scores of prints with antecedents dating back to indigenous tribal designs, the early 20th century Cubist, Color Block and Optic Art movements of Picasso, Donald Judd and Vasarely , the 60's explosive Pop Art era …right up to 80's graphic designs by 'underground/graffiti/tattoo legends like Keith Haring ,  Sailor Jerry, and the Italian Memphis Art group. CAT® Footwear COLLAB with UK based   CAMILLE WALALA -deliver these fab shoes… strappy silver metallic leather slides on great patterned footbed for S/S 2015. A style that elevates the hippy staple now worthy of hipsters. ...

SLC/NYC Part 9 BLACK, WHITE, Black + White … As boldly graphic as a Mark Rothko painting-the neutral colors of black and white-with bits of accent colors (and textures)---make a big statement -for S/S 2015 outerwear apparel and footwear. Tonal wise-it's sharp-sleek, urban friendly (though that white is tough to keep--- white )…and for sure, these two colors are always best sellers-irrespective of what ever shade some trend forecaster is peddling for the season. Shades of grey orange black white- for Wolverine men's-with all of the comfort+durability-Manistique= quick dry breathable mesh+polyurethane upper, C3® Compression Molded EVA footbed, EVA sock liner+dual density rubber outsole CAT FOOTWEAR just keeps delivering the coolest shoes as of late- taking its work wear heritage and amping UP style elements-like this wedge on a kicker tough silhouette…later post -the more graphic collab offerings with Camille Walala that literally stopped...