Slawn Unveils Brand New Sliders Collection

Esteemed Nigerian artist Olaolu Slawn has unveiled that he is set to release his own range of sliders on October 22nd.

The unique new ‘Slawn Shapes’ collection will be available in multiple colourways via the artist’s website at an RRP of £69.99 or £110 for two pairs. 

At just 23 years of age, Slawn has demonstrated a titanic influence across multiple aspects of art and wider culture. From becoming the youngest artist to design the Brit Award in 2023, to his work with musical icons including SZA, Beyonce, and A$AP Rocky amongst others, there is no doubting the artist as a touchstone for aesthetics and design since his arrival into the art space. 

On top of this, the artist has also previously found his feet in the world of apparel, setting up Lagos based streetwear brand Motherlan, becoming an investor in Kick Game, and working alongside UK Rap icon Skepta to produce a piece for Sothebys. An early admirer of Slawn’s was also the late great Virgil Abloh, showcasing why he is so highly thought of in the world of design and fashion. 

Teaming up with Shape Shoes, a team specialising in footwear consisting of Alfie McMeeking, Shafae Ali, and Archie Midgley, the new slides make use of Slawn’s signature caricaturistic style and motifs, with a distinct facial representation that makes up the body of the shoe. Making use of a rubber material that is said to have a comfier feel than other competitors, Slawn has chosen for his sliders to be closed rather than open toed, playing into the tagline for the collection, ‘Fuck Crusty Toes’ A lot of thought has also gone into the intricate construction of the tread of the slide, displaying multiple facets when leaving a footprint.