PK COLLABS

At PaperKrane, we've never been ones to play it safe. We believe the best creativity happens when brilliant minds come together - when artists, brands, and changemakers unite to create something truly special.

WHERE BAREFOOT MEETS BOLD - AND PURPOSE MEETS STYLE

Welcome to PK Collabs - where our signature barefoot style gets even more exciting through partnerships with incredible artists, brands, and causes we're passionate about. Each collaboration tells a unique story, champions important causes, and brings fresh creative energy to foot-friendly footwear.

From world-renowned artists to emerging local talent, from LGBTQIA+ advocacy to wildlife conservation - these are the collaborations that make our hearts (and soles) sing.

BRAND COLLABORATIONS

Pure creativity meets barefoot style. These partnerships with incredible artists and brands bring bold new energy to our foot-friendly footwear - no cause required, just pure creative fun.


DI Nowinski x PaperKrane - "CHECKERED JOY" & "FUNKY CHECK" (Landing 2026)

  • Artist: DI Nowinski (dinowinskiart.com)
  • Design: Two pairs featuring checkered patterns - "Checkered Joy" and "Funky Check"
  • Status: Upcoming collaboration

Jamarr J x PaperKrane - "PURPLE LOVE" (Landing 2026)

  • Artist: Jamarr J (@jamarrj)
  • Design: Exclusive Purple Love High Tops
  • Status: Upcoming collaboration
 

Jewelchic x PaperKrane - Rainbow Chelsea Boots & Midis (2025)

  • Artist: Megan Castran (@jewelchic)
  • Design: Chelsea Boots and Midi styles featuring Jewelchic's signature rainbow artistic touch
  • Collection: Pure creative collaboration

 

Ned's Melrose x PaperKrane - "JUST DON'T" (aka "THE 1985") (2025)

  • Collaborator: Naz from Ned's Melrose (LA)
  • Design: Retro high-top sneakers in textured suede with contrasting red stitching (beige/black colourways)
  • Message: "Just Don't!" to conventional big brand shoes - a statement against shoes that harm feet
  • Available in both adult and kids sizes

Jewelchic x PaperKrane - Wicked Collection (2025)

  • Artist: Megan Castran (@jewelchic)
  • Design: Bubble Lows, Emerald Lows, and Emerald Boots inspired by Wicked the Musical
  • Styles: Limited edition theatrical-themed designs

Kasey Rainbow x PaperKrane (2022/2023)

  • Artist: Kasey Rainbow (@kasey.rainbow)
  • Design: Various collaborations featuring bright, bold, and fun designs including signature leopard print
  • Style: Vibrant, playful patterns that capture Kasey's signature aesthetic


SOLES WITH SOUL COLLABS

Through our SOLES WITH SOUL initiative, we team up with artists and celebrities to create limited edition styles that give back. A portion of proceeds from each pair goes directly to charities and organisations doing amazing work - because looking good should also mean doing good.

 

Pretty Foundation x PaperKrane (2022)

  • Partners: Pretty Foundation (building body confidence through storytelling)
  • Design: Safari boots and Mary Jane ZEEBs with unique black and white zebra flexi soles
  • Cause: Supporting body confidence in children (with Charlie's Tales book series)
  • Unique zebra-striped soles represent how every child is unique

 

Wulkuraka Designs x PaperKrane (2022)

  • Artist: Ailsa Walsh (Davidson) - Aboriginal Australian Artist from Lardil | Kullili | Yuggera First Nations
  • Designs:
  • YUINGIN (meaning "Friend/Friendship" in Yuggera language) - Wave Boot style
  • DHAGUN (meaning "Ground" in Yuggera language) - Velcro kicks
  • Cause: 5% of proceeds to Cedar Creek Wombat Rescue Inc & Hospital
  • Artwork speaks of connection to land, flora, fauna, and people

Cookies + Scream x PaperKrane - "STRAWBS" (2022)

  • Artist: Hannah from Cookies and Scream (Melbourne-based designer and maker)
  • Design: Velcro shoes featuring Hannah's poppin' strawberry print
  • Cause: 5% of proceeds to Stroke Foundation Australia
  • Personal connection: Hannah's mum had a stroke in 2020 and now exclusively wears PKs as they're the only shoes she can walk in comfortably

Gillie & Marc x PaperKrane - "G&M ANIMAL LOVE" (2022)

  • Artists: Gillie and Marc
  • Partners: Molly's Wildlife Warriors
  • Design: Aussie-inspired print based on artwork "Lewis, and a few of our favourite things" (featuring Lewis the koala)
  • Cause: Raising awareness for endangered koalas and supporting Currumbin Wildlife Hospital

Gillie & Marc x PaperKrane - "G&M LOVE" (2022)

  • Artists: Gillie and Marc (@gillieandmarcart) - world-renowned artist duo
  • Design: LOVE is LOVE themed PKs with colourful, creative print
  • Cause: 5% of proceeds to Minus18 (Australia's charity for LGBTQIA+ youth)

Jewelchic x PaperKrane (2021)

  • Artist: Megan Castran (@jewelchic)
  • Design: Rainbow Chelsea boots featuring Megan's hand-drawn rainbow on the heels
  • Cause: 5% of proceeds to Olivia Newton-John Foundation (cancer research)
  • First collaborative artist for the Soles with Soul line

Total raised through Soles with Soul: Over $10,000 donated to various charities including Olivia Newton-John Foundation, Minus18, Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, Stroke Foundation, Pretty Foundation, and Cedar Creek Wombat Rescue.

Interested in collaborating with us? Get in touch - we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at contact@paperkrane.com.au!