Could a man who saw his first success in music possibly become a prominent sneaker designer? Of course. While the analogy alludes to a man by the name of West, it also stands as the real life story of Giuseppe Zanotti. Starting out as a DJ and eventually working under the likes of Dior and Missoni, Zanotti reigns as one of the most popular designers in the high-end footwear category for men and women alike. Highsnobiety caught up with Zanotti for a great interview Green discusses his design inspiration and working with Kanye. Check it out here.
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