Source: Highsnobiety
Summary
This week’s sneaker releases feature a range of new colorways and collaborations. The Air Jordan 7 “Miró” is inspired by the artist Joan Miró, while the Vans Old Skool “Souvenir” offers a new take on the classic skate shoe. Other releases include the Nike Dunk Low “University Blue” and the Adidas Yung-1 ” Collegiate Navy”. According to Highsnobiety, these releases will be available at various retailers starting this week.
Our Reading
The trend returns with a new name.
The Air Jordan 7 “Miró” revisits the artist collaboration trend, while the Vans Old Skool “Souvenir” reworks a classic skate shoe. The Nike Dunk Low “University Blue” feels like a reissue, and the Adidas Yung-1 “Collegiate Navy” enters the archival revival cycle. The look is familiar, as fashion brands continue to repackage the past as new.
Author: Evan Null
Repackaging the Past
The Air Jordan 7 “Miró” is not the first time the brand has collaborated with an artist, and it won’t be the last.
Archival Revival
The Adidas Yung-1 “Collegiate Navy” is part of a larger trend of brands revisiting their archives for inspiration.
Colorway Updates
The Nike Dunk Low “University Blue” and Vans Old Skool “Souvenir” offer new takes on classic colorways.
Cycle of Fashion
Fashion brands continually rework and re-release old designs, creating a cycle of familiarity.
Familiarity Breeds Comfort
The look is familiar, and that’s what makes it comfortable. Fashion readers know this cycle well.
