Trippen x Pal Offner
Sabina Pal and Nele Offner founded their label PALOFFNER in Stuttgart in 2013.
Perfection from the aesthetic of an imperfect look is what characterizes the design of PALOFFNER, and their pieces have been worn together with trippen shoes for several years.
With "Dare", for AW 24/25, finally there was a joint development.
Strong bonds create enduring beauty. Born from years of shared vision and mutual admiration, the collaboration between Trippen and Pal Offner
continues with "Rare" and "Tobe"— two styles that tie elegance and structure into light, effortless forms.
A reminder that the best designs, like the deepest relationships, are built to last.
"Rare" is a very flat and light sandal developed in the same style of "Dare".
The sandal builds on the idea of last season’s boot with elegant lacing over the instep, giving the foot the necessary support. At the heel, the foot is held by a leather strap that can be adjusted.
"Tobe" is a soft and lightweight lace-up shoe that once again recalls the iconic design of "Dare".
The lacing runs from top to bottom, wrapping around the leather layers over the arch and around the sole. The zipper at the back ensures an easy fit.
The lacing on this unisex boot runs from top to bottom and wraps around the leather parts over the arch and around the sole.
The boot is closed at the back with a zipper.
"OUR VISION IS TO MELT BOUNDARIES
BETWEEN MASCULINITY AND FEMININITY,
STRAIGHTFORWARD AND EXPERIMENTAL
DESIGN, ZEITGEIST AND TIMELESSNESS."
Trippen x VAGUE
At the heart of VAGUE's identity lies a commitment to practicality, functionality, and inclusivity.
VAGUE's creations are a celebration of individuality and creativity, resonating with those who seek attire that goes beyond transient trends, leaving a lasting impact on the wearer and the world.
Vague’s SS25 collection, Ears to Ear(th), is a powerful reminder of our intrinsic connection to nature and the importance of mindfulness.
As part of this vision, "Pinna", a bold slipper created in collaboration with Trippen, brings this concept to life. Inspired by the softness and symbolism of rabbit ears, it’s more than a shoe—it’s an invitation to slow down, to feel, to connect.
In this collaboration for SS24, Trippen's cherished craftsmanship merges with VAGUE's forward-thinking vision, culminating in a collection that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with a progressive outlook.
"This collection builds on our exploration of transparency,
layering, and movement."
Anuk Yosebashvili
Credits
Models:
Evgenii Konstantinov & Alisa Kuzmina
Trippen x Iris van Herpen
Reputed for her almost scientific approach to fashion, Dutch designer Iris van Herpen has been pushing the boundaries of Haute Couture for a while already, and her experimental take on fashion attracted many talented people alike.
Needless to say, a new, exclusive collaboration with Trippen made sense: the focus was set on drawing parallel lines between these two creative universes by translating the technical prowess of van Herpen's eponymous Haute Couture line into Trippen's design DNA, which is rooted in craftsmanship and innovation.
"We translated the anatomical drawings of the Spanish neuroanatomist Ramón y Cajal into the 'Labyrinthine' technique," the Dutch designer explained, referring to the 3D laser-cut silk dendrites that were heat-bonded to blossoming leaves of black transparent glass-organza and eventually hand-embroidered onto laser-cut pearlescent exoskeletons.
"The 'hypertube' looks, for their part, are 3D printed from a single-lined web using white silicone thread, that is printed onto black silk-chiffon, twisting down the body," she added when explaining one of the many innovative techniques that she used to craft her latest designs.
Further Haute Couture numbers explored the so-called 'Hydrozoa' technique, which featured cellular aquarelles in dark purple and turquoise that were oil-painted and multi-layered into hundreds of transparent laser-cut bubbles. In addition to this, van Herpen introduced her so-called 'Morphogenesis' technique, which is a carving technique she created in collaboration with Canadian architect Philip Beesley.
Trippen's shoe designs for their part seamlessly fused with Iris van Herpen's sensory processes: they were an ode to the human body and the designer's pioneering take on sculptural design. It was a feast for the eyes, to say the least.
Elisabeta Tudor
