Explore the newest fashion brand collaborations in the market, and discover how each collaboration pushed and widened each brand’s design ethos and philosophy.
Designer collaborations allow brands to push their boundaries and explore new design codes. As they say, two minds are better than one—the process of designers and brands working together to create amazing capsule collections is art in itself. Moreover, collections from designer collaborations are limited, having a piece from such collections is truly special.
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To help you shop and explore designer collections, Lifestyle Asia has curated five designer collaborations you can explore and shop. From exclusive colorways to capsule collections, these collaborations epitomize the creativity and design prowess these designers have.
Playful Classics
JW Anderson is a brand who loves experimenting with silhouettes and colors. The brand’s design identity makes it a perfect collaborator with Harry Style’s brand, Pleasing. Both Jonathan Anderson and Harry Styles are creative trailblazers in their fields. Therefore, the two artists’ collaboration is nothing short of amazing.
Pleasing x JW Anderson cardigan and bag / Photo via JW Anderson website
The capsule collection features classics from both brands beautifully mixed together. There are JW Anderson bags made in a special color and clothing inspired by Harry’s artistry mixed with Jonathan’s amazing textile manipulation.
Fun and Feminine
Onitsuka Tiger is a Japanese sneaker brand that many people from the streetwear community love. Bringing in Patou, an ultra-feminine Parisian brand, as a collaborator for a collection is a welcomed juxtaposition. Classic Onitsuka Tiger sneakers are given a coquette and femme makeover. From ballet flat sneakers to pink boots, the capsule collection showcases the unique design codes each brand is known for.
Feminine Patou x Onitsuka Tiger sneakers / Photo via Onitsuka Tiger website
Unconventional Ethos
MM6 by Maison Margiela and Salomons recently collaborated on a capsule collection. The collaboration gives both brands a fresher look—pushing the boundaries of each other’s design identity. Moreover, the collection truly embodies functional fashion. MM6 silhouettes and classics are made in materials Salomon is known for. Furthermore, the collection exemplifies perfect harmony in terms of fashion collaboration: each design code and aesthetic are given justice and representation.
Shoes and Goretex jacket from MM6 x Salomons / Photo via Salomon website
Nude For Winter
SKIMS by Kim Kardashian is known for its muted and nude color palette. This color palette is then translated to classic The North Face jackets and winterwear. The collaboration features puffer jackets and pants in skin-tone colors. Moreover, the collaboration between the two brands resulted in a chic line perfect for skiing and snowboarding—even just wearing for the winter.
Skintoned winter wear by SKIMS x North Face / Photo via Instagram @skims
High Fashion Leisure
Off-White™ and Paris Hilinski’s “ALL IN ONE” Golf capsule collection mixes fashion and leisure. The capsule, which features brand hallmarks like the Off-White Arrows, is a carefully chosen assortment of leisure and performance apparel, accessories, and items that are inspired by Hilinski’s creative universe.
Golf-inspired capsule collection / Photo via Off-White website
Banner photo via JW Anderson website.
