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Finish Line; Martine Rose x CAT

Inspired by taking the CAT DNA from their heritage, Martine Rose has been able to create a contemporary Outerwear item for a Metropolitan consumer to wear in the City. Not only has Martine created an iconic and surprising product identity, she has interpreted this project with her tone and essence of CAT brand ethos – All just in time to celebrate 20 year Anniversary of the Colorado boot

Most recently the boot has been snapped up by famous Parisian concept store Colette.  To get your hands on a pair click here

Martine Rose would love to thank everyone at CAT that was involved and made this project possible.


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Go; Martine Rose x CAT

Referencing back to past seasons. Martine Rose begins to apply her unique and innovative technical abilities

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Get Set; Martine Rose x CAT

Cat’s classic Colorado boot was set to be the basis of the project. With full creative reign Martine Rose’s first task was to get into the mind-set of the consumer;

  • He is the new/modern customer
  • Trends in gadgets are hugely important
  • He is brand driven and Item driven (iPhone over Apple)
  • He has an on-the-go lifestyle
  • Influenced by magazines, fashion blogs and unique retail specialists are his research tools for style and consumption
  • Having the right item is more important to him than the price

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On your marks; Martine Rose x Cat

Autumn 2011 brought forth a new challenge for Martine Rose.

To create a new market place phenomenon globally, that will enrich consumer’s perception and interaction with CAT through break through design using Luxury design DNA for Contemporary sophisticated audience for City wearing occasion.

Some key brand goals Martine Rose would take into consideration

  •  Build Brand heat and height
  • Create Brand appeal to sophisticated audience
  •  Refresh attitudes of style leaders and stylists globally
  • Elevate & change CAT image & persona

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Grand Finale; Martine Rose x Timberland x Wallpaper

With a huge thanks to everyone that was involved at Timberland and Wallpaper; Martine Rose can proudly present to you the Stratham Bomber.

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Development 2; Martine Rose x Timberland x Wallpaper

Coming together…

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Development; Martine Rose x Timberland x Wallpaper Magazine

With the brief set, now the fun part can begin…

The jacket needed to mix technology and  innovative aesthetic to create an iconic outerwear garment.  The contemporary writing of Wallpaper and a reference to one of Martine Rose AW10 shirts the process began to form shape.

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The Brief; Martine Rose x Timberland x Wallpaper Magazine

For Autumn 2010 Martine Rose recieved the brief from Timberland Magazine. To create a global new market place phenomenom; the idea being that Martine Rose would enrich the consumer’s perception and interaction with Timberland through her break-through design skills and creativity.

The Outdoor adventure brand DNA would be used to create a contemporary, sophisticated audience for city wearing occasion.

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