Growing up in the suburbs of Paris, Thibo Denis first got exposed to sneakers from a young age thanks to a fascination with American culture, and in particular, Nike. Like most Parisian teens at the time, Denis became infatuated with legacy styles such as Air Max, Jordan and Air Force 1, and the stream of collaborations that made them the stuff of legend.
What started as an obsession with collecting sneakers has led to a professional career in the footwear industry, where he pours his passion into some of the most forward-thinking and covetable shoes in the market right now. Denisā Instagram feed is testament to his ongoing devotion to sneakers, fashion and design, and you often get a chance to see his travels around the world and unseen prototypes of his latest creations.
Here, @samutaro jumps on WhatsApp with Denis to discuss the world of sneaker design, his personal style and some of his favourite sneaker releases of 2020
