Northern Sole - A Celebration of Design, Creativity & Street Style

Sneaker culture kick-started an event bringing Design, Street Style, Photography, Fashion and Creativity under one roof. The exclusive Adidas collections featured in the V & A 'Shoes: Pleasure & Pain' exhibition inspired the Museum to open the doors to sneakerheads, stylists, designers and everyone with an interest in what makes compelling, creative, contemporary street culture. Headlining the event was industrial designer, Alex Taylor, who pioneered the innovative Primeknit Adidas trainer for the London 2012 Olympics, stylist and photographer Erika Bowes, who shared her passion for street style and Gemma Hanley, Head of Footwear Design at Lulu Guinness. Workshops were delivered by local visual artist Bobzilla, fashion illustrator and lecturer at CCAD, Frances Moffatt and demonstrations of all things leather were delivered by Lesley from Scott Leathers and Sarah from Hide Bound. The day came to a close with a Q&A session with the speakers being joined by one of the trainer collectors, Ross Macwaters.