Shoemanship

Despite being surrounded by luxury at his Yves Saint Laurent digs, Stefano Pilati is a people's designer, issuing manifestos in place of campaigns, launching a reclaimed fabric line and so on. Now he's gone street, partnering with Gucci Group stablemate Puma to create this high-top sneaker in black leather or gray suede. Get your grubby, populist hands on the YSL/PUMA collaboration ($595) at YSL boutiques now or through the site later this month.