Katsushika Hokusai’s work transcended class structures and geographical borders — defied elitism and engaged the masses. His most well-known image, 'Under the Wave off Kanagawa’, also known as ‘The Great Wave’, perfectly captured the energy and potential of a single moment — and has since developed a life force of its own.
Katsushika Hokusai’s work transcended class structures and geographical borders — defied elitism and engaged the masses. His most well-known image, 'Under the Wave off Kanagawa’, also known as ‘The Great Wave’, perfectly captured the energy and potential of a single moment — and has since developed a life force of its own.
The Met 1460 The Great Wave Leather Boots
+ ‘UNDER THE WAVE OFF KANAGAWA’ PRINT
+ TEXTURED MASTERPIECE LEATHER
+ ANTIQUE GOLD EYELETS AND LACE TIPS
+ SCRIPTED AIRWAIR HEEL LOOP
The Met 1460 The Great Wave Leather Boots
+ ‘UNDER THE WAVE OFF KANAGAWA’ PRINT
+ TEXTURED MASTERPIECE LEATHER
+ ANTIQUE GOLD EYELETS AND LACE TIPS
+ SCRIPTED AIRWAIR HEEL LOOP
DR. MARTENS x THE MET
NO CRITICS. NO WALLS. NO RULES
This collection celebrates his most well-known work — with DM’s silhouettes providing a new canvas. Stages, pavements and factory floors are our gallery — our wearers are collectors. Art should be seen everywhere. And our boots and shoes have miles to go.
DR. MARTENS x THE MET
NO CRITICS. NO WALLS. NO RULES
This collection celebrates his most well-known work — with DM’s silhouettes providing a new canvas. Stages, pavements and factory floors are our gallery — our wearers are collectors. Art should be seen everywhere. And our boots and shoes have miles to go.
The Met 1461 Fuji Leather Shoes
+ ‘FUJI FROM GOTENYAMA AT SHINAGAWA ON THE TOKAIDO’ PRINT
+ TEXTURED MASTERPIECE LEATHER
+ ANTIQUE GOLD EYELETS AND LACE TIPS
+ YELLOW WELT STITCHING
The Met 1461 Fuji Leather Shoes
+ ‘FUJI FROM GOTENYAMA AT SHINAGAWA ON THE TOKAIDO’ PRINT
+ TEXTURED MASTERPIECE LEATHER
+ ANTIQUE GOLD EYELETS AND LACE TIPS
+ YELLOW WELT STITCHING
The Met The Great Wave Leather Backpack
+ ‘UNDER THE WAVE OFF KANAGAWA’ PRINT
+ MASTERPIECE AND KIEV LEATHER
+ ANTIQUE GOLD HARDWARE
+ SECURE MAGNETIC FASTENING
The Met The Great Wave Leather Backpack
+ ‘UNDER THE WAVE OFF KANAGAWA’ PRINT
+ MASTERPIECE AND KIEV LEATHER
+ ANTIQUE GOLD HARDWARE
+ SECURE MAGNETIC FASTENING
CARVING A LEGACY
We spent the day with woodblock printmaker Hiroko Imada in her studio to learn more about Hokusai and the enduring art of Japanese woodblock printing.
CARVING A LEGACY
We spent the day with woodblock printmaker Hiroko Imada in her studio to learn more about Hokusai and the enduring art of Japanese woodblock printing.
