Unconventional collaborations aren’t a completely novel concept in fashion, but heat is building with streetwear and more commercial entities alike, in a bid to gain share of voice in an increasingly populated space.
Ever since Vetements teamed up with DHL, there’s been a continuing race for more interesting partnerships. Alexander Wang and Adidas Originals is small fry alongside a major delivery service and a then-cult luxury line. We’ve also seen Louis Vuitton and Supreme, Off-White and Levi’s, and even Balenciaga and Crocs. The high-low feel knows no bounds.
In the past few weeks alone there have been a myriad of further launches in this vein, but this time from more accessible brands. Here we see them both tapping into the streetwear vibe, as well as nodding to a more commercial side by stepping towards the food and beverage space. Here’s a look at some of the highlights:
PrettyLittleThing x Karl Kani
A promo video aims to educate the young consumer on Karl Kani’s past, showcasing stars including Aaliyah, Biggie, Tupac wearing the brand back in the day, alongside the new collaboration pieces featured on actress and recording artist Teyana Taylor.
AllBirds x Shake Shack
The Shake Shack Tree Runner shoe was on sale for one day only in New York’s Madison Square Park, where fans had to line up for several hours to get their hands on a pair. They were also treated to a new shake called the Hokey Pokey while they were waiting.
BooHoo.com x Pepsi
The sportswear influenced line incorporates matching track sets, loungewear and sports tops. The interest comes in however in the fact each of the designs have been inspired by five emerging visual artists from around the world, spotlighted in the Pepsi collective campaign: Argentina’s DIYE, Brazil’s Bicicleta Sem Freio, Germany’s DXTR, US’ Kim Sielbeck and UK’s Iain Macarthur.
Other collaborations we’re waiting for: NASA x Vans; Uniqlo x KAWS x Sesame Street; H&M x Moschino.
