For a long time, modern technical clothing and good aesthetics seemed incompatible. Designs are often overkill for modern life and construction can be weak. Cheap polarfleece still stalks the land. There's no denying the value in form following function, but Visvim creative director Hiroki Nakamura doesn't see performance and aesthetics as antithetical. Visvim uses functionality and comfort as base elements to be combined with forwardlooking design, quality materials, environmentally aware production, and a keen sense of street style. The results of this alchemy are subtle, great-looking shoes, clothes, and accessories that make no compromises.
The line has matured since its founding in 2000, from a cult line of footwear that updated iconic designs with modern tweaks and top-grade materials to a full line of shoes and clothing--now you can drape yourself in Visvim. Visvim collections always reflect what's on Nakamura's mind: Native American beading, urban backpacking, Cuban architecture, or Le Mans-style motorsports. Although availability has long been concentrated on Nakamura's native Japan, Visvim has now presented collections in Paris and expanded to a small number of retailers around the world.
Look to Visvim for artisanal details without fussiness. Select Visvim footwear uses Goodyear welt construction for a long-lasting build, and some models use leather tanned in Chicago by Horween (top choice of today's leather aficianados) or in Italy via the charmingly inefficient Vachetta vegetable tanning process. These methods mean your shoes will age more gracefully than Catherine Deneuve. Visvim's shoe designs also tastefully incorporate modern foot support tech, like EVA molded footbeds and PVC heel counters, so you won't have to suffer for the sake of appearance. Visvim invests the same ludicrous amount of thought and savvy into clothing construction, leading to pieces like crewneck sweats in sea island cotton and minimalist casual jackets with varying degrees of Goretex waterproofing. Très Bien Shop is proud to carry Visvim's unique take on relaxed, contemplative, exclusive cool.