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Here’s a look at some of the coolest and the most talked about sneaker collaborations of 2022 so far

The most talked-about sneaker collaborations of 2022 that got us hyped

We round up 8 debut sneaker collaborations that grabbed headlines this year

We’re saying it as it is: the hype around sneakers is not going to die out anytime soon, however saturated you may think it is. Halfway through the year, we’ve already seen numerous footwear brands like Nike, Adidas, Vans and New Balance tap in designers and artists to reimagine their classic shoes. Here’s a look at some of the coolest and the most talked about sneaker collaborations of 2022 so far.

Jacquemus x Nike: Following Jacquemus’ Fall/Winter 2022 presentation on 28th June, Simon Porte Jacquemus took to Instagram to state that they received more than 500,000 interactions for their capsule collaboration with Nike. Not surprisingly, when the collection was released, the website crashed within the first 30 minutes–such is the hype of the French designer’s debut collection with Nike. The collection reinterprets women’s sportswear in a minimal way, along with a reimagination of Nike’s Humara shoes in cream and brown with an unassuming Nike swoosh in gold.Available on: Jacquemus.com

Jacquemus x Nike: 

Following Jacquemus’ Fall/Winter 2022 presentation on 28th June, Simon Porte Jacquemus took to Instagram to state that they received more than 500,000 interactions for their capsule collaboration with Nike. Not surprisingly, when the collection was released, the website crashed within the first 30 minutes–such is the hype of the French designer’s debut collection with Nike. The collection reinterprets women’s sportswear in a minimal way, along with a reimagination of Nike’s Humara shoes in cream and brown with an unassuming Nike swoosh in gold.

Available on: Jacquemus.com

Loewe x On:Jonathan Anderson’s first teased his collaboration with On at Loewe’s Fall/Winter 2022 show in March, marking On's first venture into the luxury world. The six-piece capsule collection includes a T-shirt, jacket, trousers and leggings–each using the Swiss performance brand’s futuristic technology. But the main focus of this collaboration, of course, was on sneakers. Ideal for running, exercising and hiking, Anderson gave On’s Cloudventure and Cloudrock performance sneakers his own twist which featured lightweight cushioned soles, precision grip and recycled materials.Available on: Loewe.com

Loewe x On:

Jonathan Anderson’s first teased his collaboration with On at Loewe’s Fall/Winter 2022 show in March, marking On's first venture into the luxury world. The six-piece capsule collection includes a T-shirt, jacket, trousers and leggings–each using the Swiss performance brand’s futuristic technology. But the main focus of this collaboration, of course, was on sneakers. Ideal for running, exercising and hiking, Anderson gave On’s Cloudventure and Cloudrock performance sneakers his own twist which featured lightweight cushioned soles, precision grip and recycled materials.

Available on: Loewe.com


Prada x Cassius Hirst: At 22, Cassius Atticus Hirst already has an A-list following with Rihanna, A$AP Rocky and the late Virgil Abloh among his fans. As the son of artist Damien Hirst, Cass (as he is known) started painting sneakers from the age of 14. Collaborating with Prada is a big mention on his resume, especially if Miuccia Prada herself recruited young Hirst to rework the Italian label's America's Cup sneaker, originally designed for Prada's Luna Rossa sailing team in 1997. Hirst’s interpretation of the sneakers comes in hand-customised, bright airbrushed colours, which he treated like his canvas, making no two pairs alike.Available on: Prada.com

Prada x Cassius Hirst: 

At 22, Cassius Atticus Hirst already has an A-list following with Rihanna, A$AP Rocky and the late Virgil Abloh among his fans. As the son of artist Damien Hirst, Cass (as he is known) started painting sneakers from the age of 14. Collaborating with Prada is a big mention on his resume, especially if Miuccia Prada herself recruited young Hirst to rework the Italian label's America's Cup sneaker, originally designed for Prada's Luna Rossa sailing team in 1997. Hirst’s interpretation of the sneakers comes in hand-customised, bright airbrushed colours, which he treated like his canvas, making no two pairs alike.

Available on:Prada.com


Donald Glover x New Balance: Blame New Balance to ride the wave of ‘ugly dad shoes’ to success. After teaming up with celebrities like Jaden Smith and Jack Harlow, the Boston-based brand has enlisted the help of Donald Glover to lend his style sensibilities to their sneakers. The multi-hyphenated Atlanta star, who also goes by the alias of Childish Gambino, designed a new pair of sneakers called RC30, which sleeks down New Balance’s otherwise chunky shoes. The shoe debuts in two colours ‘golden hour’ which comes with a mustard base and white branding, and ‘sea salt’ with a white base and blue branding.Available on: Newbalance.com

Donald Glover x New Balance: 

Blame New Balance to ride the wave of ‘ugly dad shoes’ to success. After teaming up with celebrities like Jaden Smith and Jack Harlow, the Boston-based brand has enlisted the help of Donald Glover to lend his style sensibilities to their sneakers. The multi-hyphenated Atlanta star, who also goes by the alias of Childish Gambino, designed a new pair of sneakers called RC30, which sleeks down New Balance’s otherwise chunky shoes. The shoe debuts in two colours ‘golden hour’ which comes with a mustard base and white branding, and ‘sea salt’ with a white base and blue branding.

Available on:Newbalance.com


Balmain x Jeff Cole:Trust Olivier Rousteing to do something unique for the launch of Balmain’s Unicorn sneakers. Jumping on the metaverse bandwagon, the French fashion designer teamed up with artist Jeff Cole to craft a covetable NFT. As part of the collaboration, Cole was inspired by the Unicorn’s futuristic silhouette to create exclusive digital designs and transformed the one-of-a-kind sneaker into a singular equine shape. The result was a hypnotic loop of the design with bright colours and bold patterns that transform into black-and-white, gold and-white and multi-colour tonal mixes. Bids for these NFTs were on from 21-24 June, exclusively on mintnft.com marketplace. The winning bidder was to receive a special pair of Unicorn sneakers signed by Rousteing, an invitation for two to experience the Balmain Festival next September.

Balmain x Jeff Cole:

Trust Olivier Rousteing to do something unique for the launch of Balmain’s Unicorn sneakers. Jumping on the metaverse bandwagon, the French fashion designer teamed up with artist Jeff Cole to craft a covetable NFT. As part of the collaboration, Cole was inspired by the Unicorn’s futuristic silhouette to create exclusive digital designs and transformed the one-of-a-kind sneaker into a singular equine shape. The result was a hypnotic loop of the design with bright colours and bold patterns that transform into black-and-white, gold and-white and multi-colour tonal mixes. Bids for these NFTs were on from 21-24 June, exclusively on mintnft.com marketplace. The winning bidder was to receive a special pair of Unicorn sneakers signed by Rousteing, an invitation for two to experience the Balmain Festival next September.

Palm Angels x Vans: Los Angeles-based luxury streetwear brand Palm Angels debuted their collaboration with Vans on the Fall/Winter 2022 runway. Palm Angels’ founder Francesco Ragazzi and Vans use the skateboarding brand's iconic high-top skate shoes from 1978, the Sk8-Hi (formerly known as Style 38) to mark their first-ever collaboration. The reimagined shoe, which boasts of a semi-translucent sole, uses Palm Angels’ brand tape to mimic Vans’ wave logo and is available in three colours of red, cream and brown. The shoes also feature a variety of metallic palm tree pins that decorate the flat laces along with a Vans skateboard motif tongue tab.Available on: Yet to be released

Palm Angels x Vans: 

Los Angeles-based luxury streetwear brand Palm Angels debuted their collaboration with Vans on the Fall/Winter 2022 runway. Palm Angels’ founder Francesco Ragazzi and Vans use the skateboarding brand's iconic high-top skate shoes from 1978, the Sk8-Hi (formerly known as Style 38) to mark their first-ever collaboration. The reimagined shoe, which boasts of a semi-translucent sole, uses Palm Angels’ brand tape to mimic Vans’ wave logo and is available in three colours of red, cream and brown. The shoes also feature a variety of metallic palm tree pins that decorate the flat laces along with a Vans skateboard motif tongue tab.

Available on: Yet to be released


Joe Freshgoods x Vans:Designer and creative director Joe Robinson, who goes by the alias of Joe Freshgoods, has become somewhat of a household name when it comes to sneakers. After collaborating with New Balance and Converse, the Chicago native is checking off another sneaker brand off his list, this time it’s with Vault by Vans. Apart from clothing, the collection—dubbed as The Honeymoon Stage—includes Vans’ Style 36 sneaker reimagined in three colourways: red, khaki and pink in suede overlay, with the letters JFG printed in-between the skateboard brand’s iconic checkered print.Available on: Joefreshgood.com

Joe Freshgoods x Vans:

Designer and creative director Joe Robinson, who goes by the alias of Joe Freshgoods, has become somewhat of a household name when it comes to sneakers. After collaborating with New Balance and Converse, the Chicago native is checking off another sneaker brand off his list, this time it’s with Vault by Vans. Apart from clothing, the collection—dubbed as The Honeymoon Stage—includes Vans’ Style 36 sneaker reimagined in three colourways: red, khaki and pink in suede overlay, with the letters JFG printed in-between the skateboard brand’s iconic checkered print.

Available on: Joefreshgood.com


Cactus Jack x Dior:Travis Scott has had an eventful year. After teasing his brand Cactus Jack’s collaboration with Kim Jones at Dior’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection last June, Scott remained incognito after his disastrous Astroworld concert last year. Now the American rapper is back with a reported new album titled Utopia in the works and the much delayed Dior collaboration, which just dropped this month. Apart from lending his streetwear-savvy style to this menswear collection, the rapper’s collaboration with the luxury giant also includes five colourways of the chunky, round-toed B713 sneakers in brown, cream, blue and tan, cream and lime green.Available on: Dior.com

Cactus Jack x Dior:

Travis Scott has had an eventful year. After teasing his brand Cactus Jack’s collaboration with Kim Jones at Dior’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection last June, Scott remained incognito after his disastrous Astroworld concert last year. Now the American rapper is back with a reported new album titled Utopia in the works and the much delayed Dior collaboration, which just dropped this month. Apart from lending his streetwear-savvy style to this menswear collection, the rapper’s collaboration with the luxury giant also includes five colourways of the chunky, round-toed B713 sneakers in brown, cream, blue and tan, cream and lime green.

Available on: Dior.com


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