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With Nike – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
29/07/2026

With Nike – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

When British rebellion meets Japanese street culture.Dr. Martens has teamed up with VERDY’s Wasted Youth for a new footw...
19/07/2026

When British rebellion meets Japanese street culture.

Dr. Martens has teamed up with VERDY’s Wasted Youth for a new footwear collection, bringing together two brands built on authenticity rather than trends. The collaboration reimagines the classic Penton Loafer in black, green and pink, featuring subtle Wasted Youth signatures such as brick-pattern heel panels, silver ring hardware and co-branded details.

Founded by Japanese graphic artist VERDY, Wasted Youth grew out of skateboarding, punk, DIY graphics and youth culture. Instead of loud branding, it tells stories through symbols, typography and attitude—a philosophy that aligns naturally with Dr. Martens’ long history of being adopted by workers, punks, artists and musicians rather than simply fashion consumers. (Sneaker Bar Detroit)

At CDLS, collaborations like this matter because they preserve cultural identity instead of chasing hype.

The best collaborations don’t force two logos onto one product.

They bring together two stories that already speak the same language.

Would you wear these with a suit, denim—or keep them as a collector’s piece?

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CDLS
Creative Design & Luxury Studio

Culture • Design • Lifestyle • Story

Why is Justin Bieber in fashion?Long before SKYLRK, Bieber had already become one of the most influential dressers of hi...
18/07/2026

Why is Justin Bieber in fashion?

Long before SKYLRK, Bieber had already become one of the most influential dressers of his generation.

His evolution mirrors his music. The polished teen-pop image gave way to oversized silhouettes, vintage sportswear, skate culture, workwear, luxury labels and a relaxed approach to dressing that would later become mainstream. What many dismissed as “throwing on baggy clothes” quietly influenced a generation of fans and brands.

In 2018, Bieber co-founded Drew House, a label built around comfort, oversized fits and playful graphics. Rather than chasing luxury, Drew House embraced an anti-fashion philosophy that unexpectedly became a global streetwear success.

Years later, he stepped away from Drew House and introduced SKYLRK—a more personal venture under his creative direction. The shift is clear. The bold smiley-face branding has been replaced by sculptural footwear, futuristic accessories, refined silhouettes and immersive retail experiences. SKYLRK feels less like merchandise and more like a design studio exploring lifestyle through product.

Therefore, his recent appearance at the SKYLRK NYC Pop-Up was an occasion of the founder stepping into the world he’s been building.

At CDLS, that’s what interests us most.

Not just what people wear.

But how culture becomes design—and how design becomes identity.

What do you think: is SKYLRK the natural evolution of Justin Bieber’s creative journey, or do you prefer the Drew House era?

CDLS
Creative Design & Luxury Studio

Culture • Design • Lifestyle • Story

CDLSPink Flowers meet Mamba Mentality.most performance shoes are designed to intimidate.but the Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Bell...
09/07/2026

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Pink Flowers meet Mamba Mentality.

most performance shoes are designed to intimidate.

but the Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Bellísima” takes a different path.

the delicate floral embroidery softens one of basketball’s most aggressive silhouettes, creating a conversation between elegance and relentless performance.

it challenges the idea that strength must always look loud.

inspired by Kobe Bryant’s connection to Italy through the name Bellísima {“most beautiful”}, this design reminds us that beauty and competitiveness are not opposites.

the greatest designs often succeed because they hold both at once.

here at CDLS, we don’t just look at products.

we converse with them because every object tells a story.

what story do these tell you?

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CDLS
Creative Design & Luxury Studio

Culture • Design • Lifestyle • Story

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