INTRODUCING: SOPHIE OUR NEW TEAM MEMBER
We are continuing to grow our team over at Talk Casuals and after a great write up on the recent Crepe City 11
event, it only seemed fitting that we got Sophie fully on-board.
We thought, we would allow you to get to know her better by asking a few questions on her sense of style and love of trainers - also be sure to check out her instagram account over @chickinkicks92
Tell us a little about
you...
My name is Sophie or Butch
(because of my surname!), I'm 22 years old and live just outside of London.
I'm currently working in Topshop and have been for the past 6 years.
When did you start getting into
trainers and streetwear?
I've never really been the type of girl
who loves dresses and heels, as growing up I've always worn sneakers and
street wear - you'll rarely see me all dressed up ladylike! My mum and
sister have always put me in sneakers since I was a baby, even if they were 10
sizes too big!!
Whats your favourite trainer of
all time?
Oh that's a hard one, it would probably
have to be the Jordan 3 'True blue' my grail - I finally got a pair last year
from PRM store after searching endlessly for my size at a good price.
What trainer release are you most
looking forward to this year?
I'm most looking forward to the Jordan 6
black infrared which has been on my Christmas wishlist for most of the year.
Lately the prices have been shooting up on them, so hopefully I will be able to
grab a pair before the resellers get their hands on them!
Have you ever passed on picking up
a trainer and regretted it ever since? If so, what pair?
Too many pairs to name! I always think
to myself I'm not allowed to buy more kicks then the bidding ends on eBay and I
feel like I've literally lost my whole life within a matter of seconds, lol! I
could of picked up a pair of Nike Air Max 95 Valentines for £12 and now there
going for over £100, that was one of my upsetting regrets!
How would you describe your style?
And if any, who are your style inspirations?
I like to wear things that you wouldn't
normally put together as I don't want to look like a mannequin in a shop. I'm
the type of person to grab a few bargains in Primark and accessorise it up with
some Versace jewellery and a pair of great kicks. Working in Topshop I have to always
keep up with the trends but like to put my own little twist on things.
If you could create a trainer
hybrid what would it be?
I would somehow mash together a midsole
from a Nike air max 90, the style of a Jordan 3 and the strap and neoprene sock
from a Trainer Huarache but with the colour way of the Nike air max 1 x Atmos
'Animal Camo' - would probably look like an Alien sneaker haha!
Anything else you'd like to add?
Be individual, don't follow the crowd;
let the crowd follow you.
