Off the back of their collaboration with artist Coco Capitán, Charles & Keith return with another team-up, this time with Paris-based independent footwear brand, both.

Taking influence as much from the deconstructed DIY style of 90s punk as the ancient Japanese art form of Kintsugi – which uses gold to mend cracks in ceramics or bind broken pieces – the collection empowers the idea of imperfection and innovation.

In terms of footwear, this ethos reworks Charles & Keith’s signature Chelsea boot and chinky loafer silhouettes with new curved rubber soles and towering platforms that step in tune with the punk havens of Camden and Harajuku. Broken seams and hammered metal toe-caps only add to this. Elsewhere, bags look to the future, crafted with chunky straps, fold-over magnetic closures and removable charms and chains – encouraging wearers to express their individuality.

“The blending of our brands’ sensibilities was very natural. Innovation and experimentation form the backbone of our design ethos, and we have a strong collaborative spirit in our roots, as active players in the global creative circuit ,” says Fredie Stevens, design director of Charles & Keith. “ With both’s expertise and one-of-a-kind rubber technique, we tapped on each other’s strengths to push the boundaries on design and translate this material into a contemporary collection we hope our wearers will love.”

Shop the collection here.