Woman in a flowing striped dress seated in a gallery space wearing blue denim Sperry x MONSE lug boat shoes, with a classical painting of a figure in a boat hanging on the wall behind her.

Where Heritage Meets Contemporary

The first official collaboration between Sperry and MONSE, this fresh partnership reimagines the classic boat shoe through a deconstructed lens. Designs are modern, effortless, and elevated, integrating MONSE’s contemporary sensibility with Sperry’s heritage silhouette.

Two fashion designers posed at a white table against a grey background — a woman in a black blazer and a man in a white dress shirt — likely the creative directors behind the Sperry x MONSE collaboration. Two fashion designers posed at a white table against a grey background — a woman in a black blazer and a man in a white dress shirt — likely the creative directors behind the Sperry x MONSE collaboration.
Meet MONSE

From a spark ignited during their time as co-creative directors at Oscar de la Renta, Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia co-founded MONSE ten years ago as a creative outlet for their disruptive approach to fashion. Grounded in deep respect for structure, couture, and artisanal skill, the label—now entering its second decade—continues to push boundaries, redefining American luxury with playful sophistication and uncompromising craftsmanship.

Woman in a black and white striped dress seated cross-legged in front of an ornate gold picture frame, wearing black platform Sperry x MONSE lug boat shoes, against a classical painted landscape backdrop. Woman in a black and white striped dress seated cross-legged in front of an ornate gold picture frame, wearing black platform Sperry x MONSE lug boat shoes, against a classical painted landscape backdrop.
The Story Behind the Collaboration

“For our first foray into footwear, we wanted to create pieces that look modern, and truly wearable,” said Laura and Fernando. Though our brands are different, we share an unbreakable appreciation of craftsmanship, effortless wearability, and timeless style. Seeing our iconic silhouette reborn as two new Authentic Original™ boat shoes–one a bold platform, the other, a juicy-hued jelly style–has been nothing short of inspiring. It’s all thanks to MONSE’s distinctly modern approach that reinvents classic nautical elements while honoring Sperry’s maritime DNA.

Woman in a black halter dress seated inside a small wooden boat wearing tan leather Sperry x MONSE lug boat shoes, with a vintage green toolbox beside her and a classical painted landscape in the background.
A Gallery Setting. An Art-Driven Lens.

The Sperry x MONSE campaign plays like a fashion exhibit in progress, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the shoot and the collaboration’s artistic spirit. The studio is layered with soft light, rich textures, and gallery-inspired elements—including ladders, classic oil paintings, and gilded frames—creating an intimate, painterly backdrop for this tradition-meets-deconstruction collection.

Discover MONSE's modern take on Sperry

From a boat shoe with jelly finishes to stacked high platforms steeped in texture and detail, each design transforms a classic icon into a modern statement.

Sperry x MONSE Authentic Original™ 2-Eye Jelly Boat Shoe
Sperry x MONSE Authentic Original™ 2-Eye Jelly Boat Shoe
Sperry x MONSE Authentic Original™ 2-Eye Lug Boat Shoe
Sperry x MONSE Authentic Original™ 2-Eye Lug Boat Shoe
Sperry x MONSE Authentic Original™ 2-Eye Lug Boat Shoe
Sperry x MONSE Authentic Original™ 2-Eye Lug Boat Shoe
Sperry x MONSE Authentic Original™ 2-Eye Lug Boat Shoe
Sperry x MONSE Authentic Original™ 2-Eye Lug Boat Shoe