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New Antiquarian sneakerheads rejoice! We’ve seen blue and white chinoiserie–inspired Vans kicking around, but nothing quite compares to these Adidas x Meissen ZX8000 Porcelain joints. The craftsmanship, heritage, and design of a three-hundred-year-old porcelain manufactory and the German footwear manufacturer combine in this homage to the World of Meissen Patterns krater vase a vessel covered with a patchwork of 130 different patterns of varying techniques and decorative styles. A unique hand-painted pair is currently offered by Sotheby’s to benefit the Brooklyn Museum’s youth programming. File under “must cop.” (
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The Decorative Arts Trust’s inaugural Prize for Excellence and Innovation has been awarded to Craft in America, the Los Angeles–based organization behind the PBS documentary series of the same name. With the $100,000 prize, Craft in America will produce “an online video dictionary of process and technique spanning all dec