The Miu Miu X New Balance Sneakers Enter Grail Territory
Even if you're no hypebae, Miu Miu's first sneaker collaboration will grab your attention.
Miu Miu may be late to the sneakers collaboration game, but its debut foray into the tie-up game with New Balance has fans and sneakerheads alike in a tizzy (pre-orders are reportedly almost sold out before they hit shelves on February 1).
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Much of the appeal lies in how the co-signed 574 model the collaboration is centred on is a cherished classic with a proven track record of collaboration success. Introduced in 1988 – right on the cusp of the '90s revolution which is gaining momentum right now – the piece has been reimagined plenty of times by the likes Alpha Industries and Stray Rats.
Stylist Lotta Volkova and photographer Tyrone Lebon – two new favourite collaborators of Miuccia Prada – were behind the campaign and lookbook images for the Miu Miu x New Balance project.
But Miu Miu's version is the most high-fashion rendition yet. Ironically, Miuccia Prada has given it an undecidedly anti-fashion spin: in denim with frayed edges. The normcore-meets-grungy effect is amplified with the low-key colour palette: a choice of indigo called Royal Blue, white and khaki deemed 'Colonial Beige'.
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While hardcore Miu Miu fans would want to match the mood of the runway pieces – think low-waist mini skirts with frayed hems – the versatility of this understated style means it'll go with almost anything. Talk about a holy grail.
Ahead, a look at the three models you can snag.