Skechers unveils capsule with Spanish artist Ricardo Cavolo

Global footwear brand Skechers has tapped Spanish artist Ricardo Cavolo for its latest collaboration, under its Visual Artist Series. 

The new Skechers x Ricardo Cavolo footwear capsule comprises three styles, designed exclusively for women, and showcases the illustrator’s renowned flaming heart and eye imagery on a carefully curated selection of top styles. 

The capsule is currently available in Spain at select locations, and will subsequently roll out to Skechers retail stores and websites in the United States and select global markets.

“Ricardo Cavolo’s art is one of a kind. Fiery, direct and straight to the heart—literally. You can feel it the moment you see it—both in his images and on the collection’s uppers, which he personally designed,” said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. 

“In a world where conversations are exploring how best to protect and nurture our creative voice, we are proud to work hand-in-hand with great talent through our Visual Artist Series and show how their ingenuity inspires us. Cavolo’s symbols of love, empathy and hope are all of this, personified.”

Cavolo is a multimedia artisan recognized for bridging folk and traditional arts with spiritual imagery and modern tattoo culture. With a portfolio of illustrations, publications, fashion collaborations, and globally commissioned works, Cavolo’s art has graced public murals and exhibitions in cities around the world, including Paris, Moscow, Mexico City, and Hong Kong.

“My art tells stories of characters and their experiences through images that transcend culture and time,” said Cavolo. 

“To see them continue their journey into this new dimension, where they now walk among us, is such a beautiful concept. It’s lovely to see Skechers celebrating art, and how they’re bringing artists and the fashion industry together to give us this incredible experience.”

The Skechers x Ricardo Cavolo capsule marks the second release in Skechers’ Visual Artist Series, and follows a collection by American artist and designer Jen Stark earlier this summer. This series serves as a platform to showcase the distinctive designs of visionary artists on Skechers products, with a series of launches planned through 2024.