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Shout Out to Steph, Dan, Katty, Taboo, Rakuten and Canvvs I really appreciate the opportunity, you guys really have boosted my confidence and people are noticing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Kilgoe","offers":[{"title":"US Mens 8","offer_id":56594554519930,"sku":null,"price":749.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/3965\/0590\/files\/uk014z_png_63c10ae4-04bc-4554-b8a8-71b1e3962929.png?v=1765269486"},{"product_id":"eye-on-the-ball","title":"Eye On The Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis was my pair called “Eye On The Ball” it was supposed to symbolizing staying locked in and seeing every angle of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, I did not get to finish. I went through many different designs and ideas but struggled to stick to one. Landed on this last minute but did have enough time to finish :(\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have to hurry up though cause I only have two mins to submit this haha! If you want to give me another chance I do accept any handout ;) thanks you for the opportunity!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KICKZZRUS","offers":[{"title":"US Mens 8","offer_id":56594547179898,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/3965\/0590\/files\/1s5jio5_png.png?v=1765268744"},{"product_id":"two-paths-one-dream","title":"'Two Paths, One Dream'","description":"\u003cp\u003eI decided to connect my own story with the story of Stephen Curry, an NBA legend who’s been an inspiration to millions, including me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color palette is inspired by the Golden State Warriors, while the inner side features a map highlighting Ohio and California — symbolizing Curry’s journey from college basketball to the big stage in San Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gradient pattern on the heel represents a basketball hoop — a direct nod to the game itself and also my personal signature style, since gradients are a core element of almost every piece I create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the shoes, I included graffiti-style lettering – a tribute to the art form that started my entire creative path. 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Because as painful as that memory is, it's also magnificent. It's for those legendary moments that we love this sport. This work is my metaphorical interpretation of the Night-Night experience I had watching the Olympic final. An experience shared by many over the years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair is a signal to opponents and the public: have fun while you can, Steph will sooner or later bring down the night. I use the metaphor of nightfall to communicate about Stephen Curry's iconic Night Night celebration while highlighting his decisive impact on games. I wanted to give it a kind of mystical aura by using deep blues, purples and vibrant yellows. The fade from light to dark from bottom to top creates a visual effect of lightness, giving the impression of levitation. 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The pair is a mismatch between San Francisco (blue) and Paris (purple) based on photos of the twilight sky above the two cities, linking Stephen Curry's NBA franchise and his victory in Paris 2024 while also referencing my country, France. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bright yellow starting at the bottom of the pair represents the light from the street lamps in each respective city. Each visual element is linked to the others. I painted this pair very delicately to preserve the texture of the suede. This texture allows the shoe to retain its comfortable look and offers more contrast than a flattened surface with too much paint. 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