TOMS x Stephanie Mercado
Artist Series

TOMS X STEPHANIE MERCADO

CANVAS FOR SELF-EXPRESSION

The TOMS’ Artist Series celebrates LA-based artists who illustrate the role that self-expression plays in supporting mental health. Each artist transformed a classic TOMS Alp by sharing a piece of their one-of-a-kind artwork that inspired a limited-edition print.

TOMS x Stephanie Mercado Alpargatas.

For our next limited-edition drop, we’re excited to partner with artist Stephanie Mercado, an interdisciplinary artist born and raised in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. Her creative practice is a combination of trades and media, including painting, printmaking, fabric sculpture, video, and design.

TOMS x Stephanie Mercado Alpargatas.

RELEASING MENTAL-HEALTH STIGMAS

TOMS x Stephanie Mercado

“The stigmatization of self-care and the belief that one has to always act fearless, stoic, and resilient in the face of adversity is unhealthy.… For me, achieving mental health is having the presence of mind and having the tools to adapt, overcome, and resolve an issue to ensure one’s safety. Feeling safe and connected helps one to thrive, rather than just exist in the world.” says Stephanie.

PAST COLLABORATIONS

TOMS X Krost

That’s a wrap on limited-edition collection, TOMS x KROST. This collaboration continues to help support organizations like Peace First—who support young people around the world to lead social change in their communities.

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TOMS X Ashley Lukashevsky

We’re proud to partner with illustrator and visual artist Ashley Lukashevsky for our latest drop. The Alp is Ashley Lukashevsky’s canvas, where their new illustration and self-expression come to life.

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TOMS X Loveis Wise

"My inspiration behind the shoe that I created with TOMS was just reminders of different affirmations that help me stay grounded and recognize my own truth,” says Loveis.

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TOMS x Stephanie Mercado | Artist Series
The TOMS Artist Series celebrates LA-based artists. Our next drop features Stephanie Mercado’s originally printed Alps. Wear TOMS. WEAR GOOD.