The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2021 - Issue 30

bitemen lost sight of his dreams and aspirations.After he finished his studies, he decided to carry on the family legacy and make his name into a brand. Faisca, meaning ‘spark’ is Leandro Lopes’ best-selling classic and timelessly elegant low and mid-top sneaker in white and black, with the additional Bianco in white and Nero in black showing the Lopes red tag on the shoe.They are made from the finest calfskin leather with removable leather sole cover and rubber sole with a diamond quilting stitch pattern. This style goes well with the Leandro Lopes oversized t-shirt or hoodies, cap and belt in black or you can pair it with acces- sories like the monogram backpack or mini travel bag. Mid Top Turbo Black Velour has a similar diamond quilting stitch pattern to the Faisca but is not as defined.The brand says this exclusive modern and casual Turbo sneaker with removable leather insole and leather sole cover will complete your look with an extravagant and exclusive touch. Runner Pista in creme, all black, grey 2.0, black or white with the designer’s name on the side toe panel is the sneaker that will complement your look with elegant sporty panache. Whether it’s the monogram look in white, black, white- blue or pink, or simply the plain in black or white velour, the Mid Top Nautilus sneaker will set you up for the sporty look you’re looking for.Why not pair these sneakers with a black tracksuit, patent belt and travel bag, or white oversized t-shirt and black tracksuit, accessorised with a black duffle bag? Perhaps the chunkiest shoes in the collection are the Mid Chunky Goliath in grey or black and Chunky Goliath in grey with the usual leather insole and sole cover. Dress head-to-toe in Leandro Lopes with an Oversized T-shirt in white or Zip Hoodie in black with the brand’s initials and name on the front. Lopes follows up with more graphically designed t-shirts that play with his brand name in different fonts and styles.The LL monogram Shirt in blue or green is a great way to show off the designer’s name, while the Oversized Hoodie in grey, also with the designer’s name, captioned in a white and light blue application will grant you admirable looks. You can also look cool in the Leather Jacket in black designed with unusual details that turn this outerwear into a one-of-a- kind piece.The pockets on the side sleeve and chest provide a rugged look and the silver hardware harmonises perfectly with the black leather. Likewise, the Fleece Jacket harmonises well with the silver hardware. “Fine details, such as the ‘LL’ on the zipper and the patch on the jacket waistband round off the it-piece.” So whether you like the exclusive luxury or the more affordable Leandro Lopes sneakers, apparel and accessories including caps, masks, travel bags, backpacks and duffle bags, phone cases and belts, these are found online and at retailers in Germany, the United States,Austria and the Netherlands. www.leandrolopes.de/en Images courtesy of The Goods Agency