The RAGE draws inspiration from retro style, featuring a high-top silhouette complete with a buckle at the heel and a platform sole with starry detailing – crafted from distressed denim. The RAGE draws inspiration from retro style, featuring a high-top silhouette complete with a buckle at the heel and a platform sole with starry detailing – crafted from distressed denim. Founded in 2000 by French shoe designer Patrick Ithier and Italian entrepreneur Leonello Calvani, ASH combines French flair with Italian-heritage design.