Sneaker Stories

Skateboarding culture has come a long way since its inception, and one brand that has made a significant impact in the scene is Palace. Founded in 2009 by Lev Tanju, this beloved brand quickly gained recognition for its eye-catching style and high-quality skate wear. In this post, we'll take a closer look at the history of Palace, some of their iconic collaborations, and showcase some of our favourite pieces. 

When it comes to streetwear culture and high-fashion collaborations, A Ma Maniére has emerged as an influential force within the industry. Since its inception in 2014 by James Whitner, this Atlanta-based boutique has been making waves by blending elements of luxury and urban culture. One of its most notable partnerships has been with the iconic Jordan Brand, further solidifying A Ma Maniére’s status as a fashion powerhouse.

KAWS is a world-famous artist and designer who has gained global recognition for his distinctive style and approach to art. Brian Donnelly, born in New Jersey in 1974, began his career as KAWS in the 1990s as a graffiti artist and soon became known for his playful and disruptive style

Supreme is a global fashion and lifestyle brand that was founded in New York City in 1994. The brand was started by James Jebbia, who began selling clothing out of a small storefront in downtown Manhattan.

Nike and Tiffany &Co. are two respected brands and giants in their respective industries. The distinguished jeweller was founded in 1837 and is known for their distinctive blue branding which has since been dubbed the “1837 Blue”. This colour was then trademarked, and Tiffany said that the colour is “recognised as an international symbol for style, sophistication and unparalleled design”.

Today, we throwing back to our 2nd Birthday celebration which took place at the end of last year at our friends, I Love The Dough on Kloof Street - an...

Stüssy, a California-based streetwear brand, and Nike have had a long-standing collaboration that has created iconic and sought-after sneaker releases and apparel. These collaborations have been instrumental in shaping the convergence between sneaker culture and streetwear fashion. 

The Dunk craze has well and truly swept society and is now one of the most sought-after sneakers in the world for sneakerheads and fashion-lovers alike. The Nike Dunk, arguably Nike’s most versatile sneaker, was first introduced in 1985 as a high-top basketball sneaker.

Story is a Premium Sneaker, Collectibles and Apparel consignment store that was started in 2020 by two renowned South African sneakerheads. It was created to take advantage of an opportunity to provide sneaker enthusiasts with a place that guaranteed authentic products by having an atmosphere that was trustworthy and safe. Achieving this meant starting a sneaker store that allowed customers to learn more about our premium products, be confident that they were authentic, and leave having had an overall great experience.