TOMS, the iconic footwear brand known for its commitment to social responsibility, is thrilled to announce an exclusive collaboration with Christian Cowan, the award-winning womenswear designer celebrated for his vibrant and bold aesthetic.

This limited-edition collection introduces a unique take on TOMS‘ most iconic style, the Alpargata, embellished with handcrafted floral details that showcase the fusion of high fashion and meaningful wear.

The collaboration, which first debuted at Cowan‘s runway show during New York Fashion Week in February 2024, features the Alpargata in new black and white designs. Each shoe dons a handcrafted peony, a nod to Cowan’s flair for dramatic, eye-catching designs. The embellishments add a unique and artistic touch to the classic TOMS silhouette, blending Cowan’s signature glamour with TOMS’ ethos of comfort and purpose.

Collaborating with TOMS has been an inspiring journey. Bringing together my bold aesthetic with TOMS’ dedication to stylish comfort and philanthropy creates a unique blend. Our collection captures the essence of runway magic while offering everyday wearability and a commitment to making a positive impact. It’s exciting to design pieces that people will love to wear daily, knowing they’re contributing to a greater good.
— Christian Cowan

Reflecting on the collaboration, Christian Cowan shared his design philosophy of “show up as the real you.” This sentiment serves as the blueprint for the collection, which commemorates the true individuality that’s at the core of both brands. In addition to this collaboration, Cowan starred in TOMS’ SS24 Wear Good campaign as one of six mental health advocates, further exemplifying the shared commitment to authenticity and social impact.

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“From NYFW to our SS24 Wear Good campaign, we are thrilled to continue our partnership with Christian Cowan. Working with Christian over the past several months has allowed us to get a glimpse inside his creative process and push the boundaries of individuality,” said Amy Smith, Chief Brand and Impact Officer for TOMS. “This collaboration has felt incredibly natural for TOMS – blending our stylish comfort with his avant-garde design and anchoring in our shared commitment for social good. We hope you can join us in celebrating this monumental partnership, where design and social impact are at the forefront.”

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The TOMS x Christian Cowan Alpargata Collection is now available on TOMS.com and ChristianCowan.com, retailing for $120. Given both TOMS and Christian Cowan’s year-round support of the LGBTQ+ community, this limited-edition, handmade collection is offered in both women’s and men’s sizing.

TOMS
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TOMS is in business to improve lives. This mission has been at the heart of who we are since our start in 2006. Merging profit and purpose, we pioneered a new way of doing business. As the original One for One company, we’ve evolved our strategy to now invest a third of our profits into global organizations proven to make meaningful change in their communities-namely providing access to mental health resources.

Simply put, we wear our impact. From our iconic Alpargatas and espadrilles to boots, sandals, eyewear, and apparel, we offer stylish, comfortable, versatile ways to quite literally Wear Good.

As a Certified B Corp™, we are proud to meet its standards of transparency, accountability, and social / environmental performance.

Together with our customers and impact partners, we have positively impacted over 105 million lives. But we’re just getting started. There is more good to do. There is more good to give. There is more good to be a part of. And it starts with you. With each pair of TOMS that you buy, you help spread good farther and faster.

Wear TOMS, Wear Good.

Christian Cowan
christiancowan.com | @christiancowan

Christian Cowan is a collection of womenswear founded by its namesake designer in 2017. Renowned for his ability to create pieces that are at once fabulous and wearable, Cowan has been described as “the go-to New York designer for high-octane glamour”.

All images courtesy of TOMS.

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