Ralph Lauren Does Tom's for Spring

Oct 22, 2008 @ 1:47pm

toms and ralph.jpgBlake Mycoskie, the beautiful brains behind Tom's, is showing his Spring collection right now.

But they're just Tom's, you're probably saying. Do they ever actually change?

Yes, they do.

For Spring, the sole has been re-built out of rope and rubber so that they last longer than a month on actual city streets. This time around, there's also a vegan range, which looks the same but lacks the leather insoles and details. The collection rounds out with a handful of wrap-around knee-high boots that we don't think are very cute, but you might.

And, for those of the preppy persuasion, Ralph Lauren's collaborated with Blake to create a handful of Rugby designs including a black pair with embroidered skulls and colorful striped versions with rugby numbers. It's the first time Ralph's done a design collaboration outside his own empire so it's, as Blake says, "kind of a big deal."

Now if only Blake could teach Ralph a little something, we might see a donation of five cable knit sweaters for every one bought at Rugby to children in need.


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posted by guest

Oct 22, 2008 2:08PM

Ah! These Toms are too cute, I have a pair already and have been fantasizing about other colors and styles for some time.But now, this! Fabulous. They're also for such a great cause!
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posted by missryanm

Oct 22, 2008 3:17PM

Polo may not operate on the same purchase/donation model as Toms but Mr. Lauren has a well established reputation of making philanthropy a huge part of his company.

One need look no further than page 9 of today's Womens Wear for an example.

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posted by doll

Oct 22, 2008 3:35PM

Thats what I thought of #2...

And I bought my Toms, but hardly ever wear them. They remind me of hospital shoes (don't ask me why).

Luckily Urban Outfitters caught on with the "trend", so I always see little scenesters in my small hometown in Toms. Wonder if they know they are helping such a good cause? Regardless, it makes me smile (in a good way!)

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posted by guest

Oct 22, 2008 10:19PM

those boots look like shoes for the fashionable mummy....

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posted by guest

Oct 23, 2008 5:00PM

the boots look like a dark brown ace bandage. seriously?!!? -nm

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posted by guest

Oct 25, 2008 9:34PM

the boots are hott

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