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Fashion Enthusiast Keely Arts

Interviews

Tessa Yan
April 9, 2022

Keely Arts @keely.arts is a fashion enthusiast as well as a sneaker head. The brand that made her fall in love with sneakers is Fila’s. Jordan 1 Atmosphere Pink, Yeezy Boost 700 Bright Blue, Jordan 4 Lightning, and Puma Cruise Rider in grey are some of the pairs in her current collection.

What was the moment you first got drawn to sneakers, and which pair of sneakers triggered your passion?

I’ve always liked fashion, and I have always admired how a nice pair of shoes can complete an outfit. Sneakers became a real passion when I got my first job and were actually able to buy them, as we’d never been able to afford stuff like that growing up. I think the first pair that triggered my passion was Fila’s.

What’s one moment or trend in the history of sneaker culture that resonates with you?

Sneaker art

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Please describe how it feels to you when you get and wear a new pair of kicks?

Enchanting

What are some of your favorite creators/designers or brands and why?

Safa Sahin is Head of Sneaker Design at Balmain, and his work will blow your mind!!!

What is one sneaker collaboration that doesn’t exist, but you wish/think should exist?

There are so many, I can't choose one specifically. But I love it when musicians collab with sneaker brands

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What are some of the current pairs of sneakers in your rotation?

The sneakers in my rotation at the moment are Jordan 1 Atmosphere Pink, Yeezy Boost 700 Bright Blue, Jordan 4 Lightning, and Puma Cruise Rider in grey.


What is your ultimate holy grail sneaker that you have not managed to acquire so far?

Dior X Air Jordan 1 High

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Other than kicks, what are some of your daily essentials or treasured items?

Crep Protect wipes and a good book

Where can people find you on social media?

Instagram: @keely.arts

Tessa is a sneaker enthusiast, social media maven, and Marketing Manager at Ox Street. She is also a sushi expert having explored over 130+ sushi restaurants worldwide. You can see her sushi obsession on IG @sushimastertessa