Cole Haan x Fragment Design Loafer Collaboration, Photos
Stephen Garner
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Cole Haan has teamed up once again with Japanese creative Hiroshi Fujiwara and his Fragment Design label on a men’s footwear collection.
The capsule includes the Cole Haan x Fragment Design American Classics Penny Loafer in two colorways, black spectator/white and black/black, and the Cole Haan x Fragment Design American Classics Tassel Loafer in black/white. All styles are priced at $220.
The limited-edition Cole Haan x Fragment Design collaboration initially dropped in Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia and South Korea on March 8. Starting on April 29, the tie-up is now available in select Kith locations in the U.S., Toronto, Paris and online. On May 14, the collection will be available on ColeHaan.com and select Cole Haan locations in Spain and Dubai.
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