Chess Federation Fines Player Over Her 'Sports Shoes'

3/16/2024

reading this after another older article about who gets to decide what to wear in sports underlies the culture of dress codes in sports and the complex relationship between history, culture and power.

The article on The New York Times discusses the unique story of Smbat Kazarian, an Armenian chess player who also designs luxury shoes. Kazarian started his career in chess, becoming a grandmaster and representing Armenia in international competitions. However, he later discovered a passion for shoemaking and founded a company that combines his love for chess with designing fine footwear. The article explores Kazarian's journey from chess champion to successful shoe designer, highlighting the intersection of these two seemingly unrelated worlds in his life.

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