Kiko Kostadinov's New ASICS Remix Workwear With Whimsy
In continuation of their partnership, ASICS and Kiko Kostadinov are dropping the most recent installment of their sneaker collaboration. Available in two colorways, the GEL-KIRIL III blends once more the Japanese sports brand's high performance functionality with the London-based designer's quirkiness and sense of whimsy.
An accompanying campaign featured a cast of construction site pros, all harnessed-up, in attire that alludes to the shoe's own duality of utilitarianism and playfulness, workwear and high fashion.
Not that that's any surprise though. As a matter of fact, these GEL-KIRILs are a mere taste of what may be to come on that front, when one remembers Kiko's Paris show in January: Models flowed down a leaf-covered runway, in Frodo-like outwear and split-toe, Tabi-esque ASICS boots.
For better of for worse, the GEL-KIRIL IIIs, however, are on the more conservative side, equipped with ASICS' trademark gel cushioning and signature panels, alongside an exaggerated, slightly chonky sole and all-round embossments.
Further upping the ante on Kiko Kostadinov's influence, here, is a palette of subtle contrasts: charcoal and blue in one style, and the khaki greens and neon yellow in the other.
The spring-appropriate, flower-patterned tow cap's like the bow around the gift that is this recurring pairing. It's one that keeps on giving. Hopefully for much longer.
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