Salehe Bembury’s Oeuvre Is Spotlighted in ‘Salehe Bembury: I Make Shoes’

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Summary

  • Salehe Bembury is releasing a mid-career retrospective book with Rizzoli.
  • Titled Salehe Bembury: I Make Shoes, the book will explore the last 15 years of Bembury’s designs.
  • Bembury is known for creating silhouettes like the Crocs Pollex Clog, his collaborations with the likes of New Balance and his work at brands like Versace and YEEZY.

Over the past 15 years, Salehe Bembury has designed some of the world’s most sought-after footwear, including the Pollex Clog for Crocs, the “Peace Be the Journey” 2002R with New Balance, the Chain Reaction during his time at Versace, a variety of boots while working with YEEZY, and contributing to the Lunargrand as part of the Cole Haan team in the early stages of his career. Now, all of Bembury’s work is being compiled in one location: a mid-career retrospective book published by Rizzoli.

In the book titled “Salehe Bembury: Designing Shoes“, Salehe Bembury’s prominent footwear and apparel designs over the past decade-plus are highlighted. This includes collaborative works, designs made as an employee of various brands, and his creations through his own Spunge design studio. The book doesn’t limit itself to just the final products; it delves into the creative process by showcasing sketches, renderings, and samples that illustrate how ideas become prototypes and eventually finished products.

In a recent chat for TopMob Magazine #35: The Wavelength Issue, I shared that many folks recognize me for just one or two aspects of my career. To some, I’m the Crocs guy, unaware of my past stint at Versace. Conversely, there are people in Milan who know me as the Versace guy, oblivious to my time spent at YEEZY. What excites me about this upcoming book is that it’ll give my audience a peek into the full extent of my journey. It means a lot to me to help more people understand the breadth of what I’ve accomplished in my career.

Salehe Bembury: I Make Shoes will be released on October 14, and retail for $55 USD.

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2025-05-13 20:56