LONDON — A London-born designer is turning the sneaker world into a canvas for cultural preservation. Curtis Lyon, now based in San Francisco, has unveiled a breathtaking duo of custom Nike sneakers that serve as a bridge between his English upbringing and his Filipino lineage.
The project, brought to life by the renowned Asia-based sneaker customizer ReverseLand, features two distinct designs: the “Barong Tagalow” and a tribute to the legendary tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od. For Lyon, the goal is simple yet profound: to shed light on the immense beauty of Filipino culture and prove that heritage belongs on the global stage.
