Teva Introduces Artist Series Collection Featuring Artwork by National Forest
Iconic sandal silhouette becomes newest canvas for California designers
GOLETA, Calif., June 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Teva® (a division of Deckers Brands,NYSE: DECK) continues to celebrate the expression of freedom embodied by the Original collection with two new webbing designs by National Forest. A design firm and creative consultancy founded by artists and designers Steven Harrington and Justin Krietemeyer, National Forest brings their trademark bright, iconic and contemporary Californian aesthetic to these two new styles for men and women. As part of the Teva Artist Series, the exclusive National Forest collection will be available starting June 15 for $60 at Teva.com.
Launched in spring 2015, the Artist Series blends well-crafted sandals with imaginative design to honor the artists who bring Teva footwear to life, creating wearable works of art. As the second collection in the series, National Forest reimagines the classic silhouette of the Original Universal sandal with limited edition webbing and marbled details, creating sandals that are true conversation pieces. With its own unique personality, the National Forest collection features a modern and fresh interpretation of the iconic Original.
"Partnering with Teva was an exciting opportunity to design something National Forest never had the experience of creating before. Art is about discovery; the webbing design process was intriguing because it inspired a new avenue of personal discovery. This series is about stepping outside to engage socially and create shared experiences," says Steven Harrington, co-founder of National Forest.
Designed to encourage a conversation between the wearer and the viewer, the National Forest collection exemplifies individuality, creativity and the expression of freedom valued by Teva.
"Working with artists to evolve the iconic silhouette of the Original is part of our heritage. National Forest's designs are playful yet feature a timeless quality for seamlessly elevated webbing patterns that are as iconic as the Original silhouette and unveil the true art behind the craft," explains Lorie Pointer, director of product design at Teva.
In support of the launch, Teva and National Forest created a video that explores the collection's unique identity and offers a behind the scenes look at the LA-based studio. The collaborative video joins the collection of Artist Series films available on Teva.com.
About National Forest
National Forest is an open-minded and collaborative design studio where every voice is valued at the highest level. A small crew of culture sponges, National Forest believes in the free flow of ideas, good and bad, all in the spirit of promoting the greater good. As a design firm and creative consultancy, National Forest is composed of innovative thinkers and visual engineers. Their approach to communication is holistic and spans a wide spectrum of disciplines – from art direction, photography, advertising and graphic design to illustration, web design, film and art. These disciplines comprise the vocabulary from which unique, successful and memorable experiences and entirely new visual languages are formed. For more information, please visit www.nationalforest.com.
About Teva®
Pioneered in 1984, Teva stands for freedom in footwear. Teva believes that how you choose to live is the ultimate form of personal expression and our products are crafted to be accessible, versatile and a celebration of the independent spirit. Creator of the original sport sandal over three decades ago, Teva products are now sold in over 40 countries worldwide. For more information on Teva, a division of Deckers Brands, please visit www.teva.com or follow @Teva.
About Deckers Brands
Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. The Company's portfolio of brands includes UGG®, Teva®, Sanuk®, Ahnu® and HOKA ONE ONE®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, 142 Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has a 40-year history of building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally. For more information, please visit www.deckers.com.
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