Jonathan Saunders Teams Up With Gola

All photos: Courtesy of Gola

For a designer whose clothes are often described in fashion magazines as "urban" and "sophisticated," it's a bit surprising that Scottish designer Jonathan Saunders' first foray into shoes has nothing to do with mules, platforms or peep-toe pumps. Instead, he teamed up with 100+ year old sneaker company Gola to create a line of equally sophisticated kicks for men and women this Spring.

The Spring 2008 collaboration, which starts hitting shelves in Bloomingdale's stores this week, features high- and low-tops in Saunders' signature bold color palette in hues of primary reds, blues and yellows along with neutral gray, black, brown and beige. Saunders also mixes matte and patent materials such as suede, patent leather and herringbone fabrics. The result is a line of charming shoes that perfectly captures Saunders' unique eye for unusual combinations, while running the gamut of chic and restrained to eye-catchingly bold.

Sneaker enthusiasts and fashionistas are already foaming at the mouth to get their hands on them.

Gola by Jonathan Saunders, $160—$230, visit golausa.com

More photos after the jump!