5 sneaker-related creatives to discover From upcycling projects using sneakers and basketballs to nail art inspired by Nike models

Small businesses have exploded in popularity in the last year. Due to time spent indoors, creatives have been able to hone in on their craft, while also sharing their creations with the rest of the world through social media, with many taking inspiration from sneaker and basketball culture.

These 5 female creatives have created everything from sneaker hybrids to handmade basketball bags. In their own unique style, they're pushing the limits of design through sneaker and sneaker-inspired merchandise. Let's discover them together!

N1KE NAILS

Candles are no longer dull and uninspired shapes, candles have been sculpted into all sorts of things in recent years. Cent Ldn, on the other hand, took things to a whole new level with their candles. Hand poured in London, their most popular product is the Spalding Basketball candles, that also incorporate the fine grain found on basketballs. It is clear that this recently launched small business has already established a presence in the creative candle world and will not be disappearing soon!