Collaboration
Since the earliest days of sneaker collecting, collaborations have been a surefire way to attract attention to upcoming releases. Be it with individual artists, designers or retailers, collabs have been and will remain one of the biggest drivers in the industry.
On tap for 2024, Travis Scott takes the biggest step in his relationship with Jordan Brand yet with the Jordan Jumpman Jack. JB has plenty on the docket outside of Houston, with pairs like the Nina Chanel Abney Jordan 3 and J Balvin Jordan 3 already attracting plenty of attention. The Aime Leon Dore New Balance 1000 highlights a stacked category outside of the Swoosh, with brands like ASICS, and adidas releasing new collaborative efforts on a very consistent basis as well.
In the articles below, you’ll find the latest on what sneaker brands are uniting with what outside collaborators.
Collaboration
Vans Collaborates With Bows And Arrows For The 5×5 Collection
For their “5×5” collection, Vans Vault had five retail partners across the world — from Chicago’s Notre to Milan’s Slam Jam — redesign 5 OG...
The Martine Rose x Nike Air Monarch Just Released On Craigslist
Martine Rose is not your usual high-end designer, often infusing many elements from streetwear though rebuilt with many eclectic details. Seeing over-proportioned outerwear next to...
Pyer Moss And Reebok Release A DMX Daytona Experiment 2 In Fierce Gold
The fruitful partnership between Reebok and Pyer Moss has produced many an interesting piece of footwear. Pyer Moss head designer Kerby Jean-Raymond has a knack...
Taka Hayashi Designs A Classic Checkerboard Take On Two Vans Icons
There are few collaborative partnerships in the sneaker industry with roots deeper than the pairing of Vans and Taka Hayashi. One an artist who works...
New Balance Adds Swarovski Crystals To The 574
Although New Balance boasts a rich heritage with several iconic pieces of footwear, their most popular silhouette ever may very well be the New Balance...
Barneys Continues Their BNY Sole Series With A Vans “Vanosaur” Collection
Luxury department store Barneys offers a unique “Sole Series,” a set of exclusive shoe releases in collaboration with the brands they stock. As a long-time...
The Victor Cruz x Nike Air Force 1 Mid Is Available In White
Popular former New York Giants WR Victor Cruz hasn’t touched a football field since retiring after the 2016 season, but he’s very much a presence...
New Balance Celebrates The Boston Red Sox World Series Victory With Limited-Edition CT300
Boston Red Sox fans the world over were delirious with delight last night, as their beloved team captured a fourth World Series title in the...
Up Close With The Nike Air Max 95/90 Designed By Patta
Amsterdam’s Patta has spent years working its way toward the top of Nike’s collaborative partner ranks, pulling off co-designed efforts that are amongst the greatest...