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e r i n h o m e . c o m e r i n @ e r i n h o m e . c o m 2 1 4 . 5 2 0 . 8 3 0 0 E R I N M A T H E W S 4241 Lorraine Avenue Highland Park | $8,695,000 blue aluminum cockpit, also branded with the Dior motif. We can dream … Available mid-January at dior.com, rimowa.com. Steven Hempel 18 C all it the rise of the sneakers. Once worn primarily for their utility, they now occupy an important role in the style and consciousness of the fashion world. As sneakers ascend in prominence (and price), so do the accessories that accompany them. Unveiled at Atelier Louis Vuitton in the Miami Design District, the sneaker box is the answer to even the most demanding sneaker head's storage needs, protecting and showcasing up to 14 pairs in extreme luxury. The latest Atelier offering is finished in cowhide leather with metallic hardware, studs, and buckles; LV monogrammed doors; and transparent casing. And, for those who need ideas on how to fill their OBSESSIONS. DECORATION. SALIENT FACTS. S et amongst the polished booths at the Design Miami fair, Harry Nuriev's work stood out more for what it lacked than for what it possessed. The booth was unadorned. No paint, no logos … just a single sofa. But sometimes that's the point — to let a work speak for itself. Commissioned by Balenciaga, Nuriev, founder of Crosby Studios, utilizes straightforward design to offer a simple, powerful message of environmental accountability. The oblong sofa, inspired by the typical overstuffed recliner, was constructed of unsellable Balenciaga garments and offcuts from obsolete stock and encased in scrapped transparent vinyl. The sofa and designer drew admirers Bella Hadid and Michèle Lamy (muse of Rick Owens), who stopped, sat, and took pics as they enjoyed a brief respite from all the visual noise. Steven Hempel n e w s n e a k e r box, consider the limited-edition LV 408 Trainers. First presented for Spring-Summer 2019 on Virgil Abloh's debut runway show as men's artistic director for Louis Vuitton, the LV Trainer has become a staple menswear sneaker. The limited-edition LV 408 Trainers come with colorful laces and matching Monogram tag. louisvitton.com. Steven Hempel SNEAKER HEAD, MEET SNEAKER TRUNK LESS IS MORE R imowa has collaborated with Dior on a capsule collection celebrating their shared love of travel. Best known for handcrafted aluminum suitcases, Rimowa has developed a suite of Dior-branded luggage and accessories in silver, matte black, and gradated blue, available worldwide this month. An innovative technique of inscribing color onto aluminum allows the Rimowa to impress the Dior Oblique motif in vibrant hues throughout the collection. At the premiere on the Champs-Élysées, there was even a transport to complement the luggage: a two-seat helicopter crafted with a silver exterior and gray-and- FLY ME TO THE MOON Dior x Rimowa collection Louis Vuitton sneaker box Harry Nuriev's sofa made from unsellable Balenciaga garments