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Chris Law

Head of Footwear at Axel Arigato

Chris Law has a diverse and extensive work experience in the footwear industry. Chris is currently serving as the Head of Footwear at Axel Arigato since January 2022. Prior to this, Chris worked at adidas from 2015 to 2022, where they held the role of Global Senior Director of Design for adidas Originals and Action Sports. Before adidas, they worked at Clarks Originals as the VP/Head of Design, overseeing strategic planning, creative direction, and product design and development. Chris also gained valuable experience at Converse from 2011 to 2014, serving as the Global Design Director for CONS Lifestyle & Skateboarding and as the Design Director for Footwear. Chris worked on building collections and collaborating with the product marketing team to develop a balanced range of products. Additionally, Chris has worked with Addict, where they helped build a footwear range from scratch, and at U-Dox International Creative Agency as the Creative Director, overseeing various design projects for brands like adidas and Nike. Chris was also involved in founding Crooked Tongues, a renowned sneakerhead website. Before entering the footwear industry, Chris worked as a graphic and web designer for Hyperlink. Overall, Chris Law brings extensive experience and expertise in footwear design, creative direction, and strategic planning to their current role at Axel Arigato.

Chris Law attended the University of the Arts London, where they pursued a degree in Graphic Design and Typography. Their field of study focused on Graphic and Media Design, with a specific emphasis on Typography. No specific start or end year was provided for this educational experience.

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  • Head of Footwear

    January, 2022 - present