OUR LEGACY. THEIR VISION.
Since its inception in 1973, Timberland has always been about pioneering new ideas and forging new frontiers. From the ground breaking waterproof boot, to its signature four stitches. Timberland built boot culture. With passions for design and innovation at its core, Timberland invited a team of future makers to reimagine its icon and its legacy. Crafted through their own lens of bold innovation and catalyzing it into the future.
A window into the past, reimagined for the worlds ahead.
With passions for design and innovation at its core, Timberland invited a team of future makers to reimagine its icon and its legacy. Crafted through their own lens of bold innovation and catalyzing it into the future.
Edison Chen, founder & creative director of CLOT, infuses traditional Chinese narrative into contemporary streetwear with an all-encompassing approach towards fashion, art, music and beyond.
“Trying to figure out ways to create products more intellectually; from a perspective of loving the Earth.”
Dr. Samuel Ross, founder and creative director of A-Cold-Wall*, is a world-renowned designer, revolutionary in his approach to material investigation and innovation.
“My personal history with Timberland informed how I wanted to communicate through my Future73 capsule in terms of fabric, silhouette, material, and proportion.”
Dutch product designer Suzanne Oude Hengel has brought a modern and innovative approach to the time-honored craft of knitting, describing herself as a designer and technician in equal parts.
“My main thought throughout the whole process was ‘keep it recognizably Timberland but do something completely unexpected.”
Brooklyn-based contemporary artist, Nina Chanel Abney, is best known for her bold, distinctive capture of frenetic pace of contemporary culture, representation and politics.
“this idea of "stylish urbanites taking on hiking" was a great springboard for my collection.”
From retail, to fashion design and now, restaurant experiences, Humberto Leon has solidified himself as a pioneer of creativity in new mediums.
“As I was designing the capsule I was always thinking: How can I create something that has the same long-lasting effect as Timberland products? Will what I'm making now stand the test of time for the next 50 years or more?”
Christopher Raeburn is a British fashion designer, best known for his innovative and responsible reworking of surplus fabrics and garments to create menswear, womenswear and accessories.
“It was important for the collection to be mono fiber and made from natural materials wherever possible. Importantly, the capsule is designed for disassembly to allow for recycling at the end of the product’s life cycle.”
The Original Timberland® Boot – A bold design with humble beginnings.
Known as “The Yellow boot”, the Original Timberland® Boot is rooted in innovation. In response to the harsh winter elements of New England, veteran shoemaker Nathan Swartz developed an idea that would revolutionize shoemaking. To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the work boot, Timberland partnered with six future makers from across the globe to reimagine the Timberland® Premium 6-Inch Boot through their own lens, infusing Timberland’s legacy with their unique vision.
The Original Timberland® Boot – A bold design with humble beginnings.
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the legandary work boot, Timberland partnered with six future makers from across the globe to reimagine the Timberland® Premium 6-Inch Boot through their own lens, infusing Timberland’s legacy with their unique vision.
