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Everything’s coming up paisley in Keds’ new limited-edition sneakers

Maybe it’s just another post-hippie moment but among all the fringe and tie dye in current fashion, something about the psychedelic patterns of paisley just feels right. For Ked’s ’70s installment of their Century Collection, the classic sneaker brand gets groovy with two new styles. Both limited editions, the men’s thin-wale corduroy ankle boot dubbed The Fab features a smooth satin paisley lining, while the women’s Champion Cool Cat sneaker shows off the print with a silky woven cotton exterior.

Each style sells online exclusively from Keds. The Fab is available in Navy or Oxblood corduroy for $65 and the Champion Cool Cat comes in Smoky White or Fuschia paisley patterns for $45.

Relive the glory of grunge with Keds’ limited-edition sneaks channelling the ’90s

Of the ’90s artifacts, “Parental Advisory” labels, Riot grrrls, the Internet and Napster, personal technology like the iMac and Palm Pilot, Donna Martin marrying David Silver in Malibu and O.J. Simpson driving his white Bronco up the 405 stand out. But the cultural backdrop to this prolific decade was a grunge-fueled rock scene, which created both songs to headbang to and iconic fashions like the flannel shirt.

To commemorate, Keds Century Collection created the “Alternative to Everything” limited edition sneakers in light and dark denim lace-ups and plaid slip-ons (women only). The classic rubber soled shoes sell online exclusively from Keds Original Sneaker for $55 for the mens “Champion Grunge” and $45 for the womens “Champion Riff.”