Designer Salehe Bembury has never played it safe. From shaping futuristic silhouettes at Yeezy to redefining luxury sneakers at Versace, his design DNA is instantly recognizable, tactile, organic, and always ahead of the curve. Now, he\u2019s channeling that creative force into his independent label, SPUNGE, which is about to make its first global retail debut.<\/p>\n
The brand\u2019s breakout silhouette, the Osmosis, drops November 15 for $150 USD in four colorways, Shallot, Yukon, Feta, and Orca. Each design embodies SPUNGE\u2019s \u201cfunction meets nature\u201d ethos, blending sculptural shapes, earthy palettes, and performance ready comfort into something that feels both rugged and refined.<\/p>\n
What makes this launch stand out isn\u2019t just the look, it\u2019s the scale. SPUNGE becomes the first designer led footwear brand to launch globally without corporate backing. The rollout spans 12 premium retailers across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, proving that Bembury\u2019s vision resonates far beyond hype.<\/p>\n
For a designer who once cold, DM\u2019d Versace via LinkedIn to land a job, this moment feels full circle, bold, independent, and deeply personal. The Osmosis isn\u2019t just a shoe; it\u2019s Bembury\u2019s evolution in motion.<\/p>\n
Release date: November 15<\/p>\n
Price: $150 USD<\/p>\n
Where to buy: SPUNGE & select global retailers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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