David Guison, Ry Velasco, Bella Racelis, and LA Aquinaldo Unveil ASICS Sportstyle Models at Paris Fashion Week

ASICS wows at Paris Fashion Week with new concept sneaker.

Paris Fashion Week was a bustling event at the Dover Street Market, where ASICS made a splash with their debut of the ASICS SportStyle GT-2160™. This premium concept sneaker was created in collaboration with top fashion brands, and the two-floor Pop-Up event showcased the different interpretations of the GT-2160™ by designers such as Cecilie Bahnsen, DIME, Hal Studios®, and AIREI.

The GT-2160™ represents the pinnacle of ASICS SportStyle running technology, and this collaboration aims to highlight the brand's evolution since the 2010s. The iconic design language has been updated with a new silhouette and three fresh colorways.

Cecilie Bahnsen, the popular Danish womenswear designer, brought her timeless celebration of modern femininity to the GT-2160™. The sneaker features two contrasting colorways and a semi-translucent mesh upper, capturing the essence of noir, sci-fi, and playful self-expression. Inspired by renowned Japanese photographer Takashi Homma, the design exudes a "Tokyo after dark" mood. The ASICS SportStyle GT-2160™ x Cecilie Bahnsen will be available locally in November for PHP 14,290.

Dime, known for their creative and fun visual storytelling, showcased a rugged and playful interpretation of the GT-2160™. The Montreal-native fashion brand incorporated gradient elements, such as a mesh upper and midsole, to blend current and classic aesthetics. Their immersive pop-up theme paid homage to their skate culture roots, with wavy, tactile aesthetics that mirrored their famous design language.

HAL STUDIOS® took inspiration from various subcultures to create their unique design concepts for the GT-2160™. This collaboration strikes a balance between fashion and function, with the GEL-1130™ MK III "Glacier" reflecting the rugged textures of glaciers. The contrasting black and white tones simulate black sand beaches and snowy valleys. The ASICS SportStyle GEL-1130™ x HAL STUDIOS® will be available locally in August for Php 9,990.

AIREI, the Los Angeles-based concept brand, brought their artisanal touch and attention to detail to their partnership with ASICS. Their limited-edition GT-2160™, created through the Crafts for Mind program, embodies a harmonic fusion of avant-garde and athletic excellence. The sneaker represents the hero's journey, inspiring individuals to embark on their own adventures. The proceeds from the ASICS x AIREI concept will be dedicated to the Right to Play organization.

The ASICS SportStyle Pop-Up Event also featured Filipino fashion icons such as David Guison, Ry Velasco, Bella Racelis, and LA Aquinaldo. They curated ensembles featuring the best of ASICS sportstyle shoes from the Spring Summer 2023 Collection and created buzz as they showcased the collaboration shoes of GT-2160™ in the ASICS Paris Fashion Week Pop-Up Showroom. The boldness of the new ASICS designs perfectly complemented the artistic flair of each outfit.

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