Maison Kitsune collaborates with Brandblack

COLLABORATION

MAISON KITSUNE TAPS BRANDBLACK FOR A LIMITED EDITION SNEAKER LINE

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by JEENA SHARMA

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of MAISON KITSUNE

In one of its major Fall/Winter collaborations, Parisian luxury label Maison Kitsune has teamed up with Los Angeles-based Brandblack to design four whimsical footwear styles.

The geek-chic inspired limited edition collection titled ‘Dream Amplifier’ features colorful bulky sneakers and socks-with-sandals. Signature Brandblack styles such as AURA runner and TABBI sandal are reinterpreted with Maison Kitsune’s seasonal color palette and come adorned with details such as heather knits, Nappa leather and suede panels.

“The look, chic and laid-back, adopts hints of nerdiness, revealing a perfect balance between retro and future, for a wardrobe influenced by the new technological zeitgeist,” the official press release states.

The collaboration was a major highlight of Maison Kitsune’s Fall 2018 presentation and has generated a lot of buzz for the unique intersection of house styles.

The Maison Kitsune X Brandblack sneaker limited edition collection drops September 1st on www.maisonkitsune.fr and will also be available across Maison Kitsuné stores, and authorized retailers.

Maison Kitsune X Brandblack

Brandblack and Maison Kitsune Limited Edition Sneaker Line Collaboration

MAISON KITSUNÉ

Maison Kitsuné was created in Paris in

2002 by Gildas Loaëc, a music producer, and Masaya Kuroki, a budding architect. In Japan, Loaëc and Kuroki developed the idea for Maison Kitsuné – a one-of-a kind brand that fuses their love for French and Japanese styles, and two stylistically intertwined interests, music and fashion.In the sixteen years following its creation, the multifaceted, Paris meets Tokyo brand has consistently grown and increased its international influence, spreading its unique, inspirational Art de Vivre through Maison Kitsuné – the fashion brand, Kitsuné – the record label, and Café Kitsuné – the coffee shops.

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“The look, chic and laid-back, adopts hints of nerdiness, revealing a perfect balance between retro and future, for a wardrobe influenced by the new technological zeitgeist.”

- Maison Kitsune -

BRANDBLACK

Founded in 2013, Brandblack is a Los Angeles-based brand that seamlessly integrates athletic functionality, fashion elegance & minimalist design.

Founder David Raysse comes from a long line of creatives. His first job from college was at Italian sportswear brand FILA and he later became the youngest design director at Adidas.

Billy Dill, the brand co-founder, has a 20 year background in apparel and footwear design. He has worked with and developed multiple brands, owned fashion retail stores.

Together David and Billy decided to create something that would inspire creativity and unify their individual styles. Brandblack is this vision come to life.. Elevating footwear and apparel with an understated performance value and a keen eye on the details is the goal for Brandblack.

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