Fashion’s relationship with sports isn’t slowing down anytime soon. This season, fashion houses are teaming up with high-performance brands to push further into athleisure. From Onitsuka Tiger and Versace’s reworked TAI-CHI sneakers to PUMA and Jil Sander’s new K-Street model, the focus shifts to elevated materials and thoughtful craftsmanship. These collaborations are not just about looks, but they skillfully balance function without compromising on style.
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Dolce&Gabbana & Diadora
A Dolce&Gabbana flair was introduced to one of Diadora's most iconic silhouettes: The Brasil. Launched in 1984 and now a fan-favourite both on and off the pitch, the shoe is refreshed with an unmistakable leopard print. The design is offered both as a casual sneaker for everyday wear and as a pair of football cleats for the field—boasting Diadora's sporting spirit, while embodying Dolce&Gabbana's character and authenticity.
Loewe & On
Spanish luxury label Loewe and Swiss sportswear brand On are back again with another collaboration, this time releasing the LightSpray Cloudmonster. It combines On’s LightSpray upper technology—a precision-engineered manufacturing process that sprays a seamless filament upper in a single step—with Loewe's approach to proportion and colour. Unveiled in all-white with silver Loewe and On branding, each shoe includes three LightSpray socks in fluo yellow, fluo green and teal. The new collection also includes updated versions and new colourways of the Cloudsolo and Cloudtilt Hi in teal, sand and burgundy.
Adidas & Wales Bonner
In light of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adidas Originals and fashion label Wales Bonner reunited for a spring/summer 2026 drop that refreshes some of adidas’ most recognisable silhouettes. The collection is split into two takes: Pieces designed for the pitch, and those meant for everyday wear. Classics like the Gazelle and Karintha are reworked in more luxe materials like leather, suede and textured finishes, while the Predator boot is given a twist with a snake print. The colour palette stays grounded in deep browns, black, and cognac, ensuring a cohesive lineup that bridges sport and style.
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Nike & Melitta Baumeister
Designer Melitta Baumeister brings her avant-garde sensibility to the Nike Vomero Premium and Nike Pegasus Premium, reworking two of the brand’s most beloved running silhouettes through a distinctly artistic lens. Known for elevating the everyday into something unexpected, Baumeister continues to blur the lines between high fashion and performance wear. For this collaboration, she draws on the idea of “Run Like No One Is Watching”—a quiet manifesto that shifts the focus back to rediscovering the joy of movement and moving for yourself, not the approval of others. Each pair is hand-painted, resulting in subtle variations that make every shoe one of a kind. Imperfection is embraced as a reflection of moving on your own terms. Rendered in two bold, expressive colourways, the designs feel full of energy. They strike a balance between function and fantasy, made for those who take performance seriously but aren’t afraid to dream.
Puma & Jil Sander
Puma and Jil Sander have also come together to present the unisex K-Street sneaker. While also a convergence of fashion and performance, this collaboration leans more into minimalistic design, delivering a clean, streamlined sneaker. Designed under the direction of Simone Bellotti, the shoe combines the contoured fit of the H-street—an archival Puma running spike—and an ultra-thin sole influenced by karate footwear. It is offered in two materials and three colourways: Perforated suede in matte bronze, beige canvas, and electric blue nylon with contrast suede detailing. The final touch is kept subtle, with a Jil Sander tag and PUMA’s signature leaping cat logo at the back heel.
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Onitsuka Tiger & Versace
Onitsuka Tiger and Versace joined forces to reimagine Onitsuka Tiger’s classic tai-chi trainers, introducing the TAI-CHI Sakura. The updated design plays with a broad mix of colors across suede and nappa leather. There are neutrals like beige, birch, and oyster grey, alongside brighter variations of green, blue, yellow, and pink, as well as darker tones and two metallic options. Produced at the Sanin factory in Tottori, Japan, these shoes nod to Japanese craftsmanship and detail.