A
pair of Australian sneakers have been awarded a silver medal at the
International Design Awards, making them officially one of the most
beautiful things in the world.
The shoes are made by Kingdom Sneakers, a Melbourne-based company launched in December 2015.
Called the 3184, the sneakers costs US$520 (AUD$690, GBP£393) and made from white leather with gold plated details.
Exclusive: A $690 pair of sneakers
have been named one of the world's most beautiful things, being awarded a
silver medal at the International Design Awards
Local lads: The shoes are made from white leather with gold plated details and are made by Melbourne-based Kingdom Sneakers
They're also limited edition; there's only 990 that have been made, and once they're sold out no more will be produced.
To prove this, each sneaker is numbered, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Each pair sold is packaged in a gold tin, and also comes with a travel bag.
Limited edition: The sneakers come in a gold tin, and there are only 990 pairs that have been produced in the world
The company, which was founded by brothers Ross and Paul Meeuwsen, have some of the shoes left in stock, but told Executive Style that they expect the pairs will go quickly now they've gotten the award.
'We're pretty excited, it was quite a surprise, but pleasantly so,' Paul Meeuwsen said.
'The
award is definitely a validation of what we've been working towards and
recognition of our approach, which has always been zero compromise.'
Get in quick: The two brothers who
founded the company, Ross and Paul Meeuwsen, say that they have some
pairs of the shoes left but won't be making any more when they sell out
The
win at the International Design Awards, which were announced in New
York, means the sneakers are in the company of brands like Volvo and
Fendi.
The
the 2016 Volvo XC90 won the award for product of the year, whilst
Fendi's store in Rome won the interior design of the year award.
The
founders are said to be very excited about the win, and with this push
into the international spotlight it's not surprising.