Artist Shoetree Opens Sneaker Planter Pop-Up in Harajuku's Ciaopanic Boutique

Japanese artist Kosuke Sugimoto, known by his moniker Shoetree, has opened his latest "Justification of Deterioration" pop-up at Harajuku's Ciaopanic boutique. Known for using popular sneakers as pots for plants, the creator is showcasing a number of prominent Nikes and Jordans that have been repurposed for botanical uses.Sugimoto was inspired by the moss and vines that tend to overtake old and ruined buildings, leading him to try and mimic a similar appearance through shoes like the Air Max 95,...