. collaborating over time with a brand you loved in your youth. It is a precious experience that only a handful of people can have.
This time, we would like to introduce you to one such dream story. It is a team-up between charismatic skater Yoshifumi Egawa's "Hombre Nino" and the sports brand "ellesse," which has its roots in tennis and skiing.
Egawa, who has been active as a professional since his teenage years, was influenced by West Coast skaters in the late 1980s who wore "Elesse" on their feet, and he also wore the brand's signature shoes, "Assist.
About 30 years have passed since then, and a chance encounter between the two has come to fruition. The second collaboration collection will be released, following the one in December last year.
Elesse Tanker ¥17,600 in TAX
The Elesse Tanker tennis shoe is based on leather, but uses different materials in different parts of the shoe to reduce weight. Colors such as blue, yellow, and green add accents to the uniform black body.
The model was also worn by professional athletes, so its functionality is impeccable. The three-dimensional midsole improves stability, and the rugged outsole provides a high level of grip.
Tennis shoes may not give you the image of wearing them around town, but this is a pair that can be used in both everyday and sporting situations.
Wind-up Jacket ¥28,600 in TAX
Wind-up pants ¥19,800 in TAX
The track jacket and pants, named "Wind Ups," are items that combine wind and cold protection with ease of movement, elements necessary for sports. . This work is based on the design that Mr. Egawa wore at the time, and has been updated in terms of materials to make it more modern.
The jacket is graphic and retro colorblocked . The pants are designed with a monochromatic body and accent colors seen in the earlier shoes.
Incidentally, "windups" is a coined word combining "windbreaker" and "warm-up," and is a registered trademark of Elesse.
Long sleeve T-shirt ¥8,800 in TAX
A graphic combining both logos sits on the back of this street-like long sleeve T-shirt. It is made of a quick-drying cotton/polyester blend, making it an ideal piece for everyday use.
This collaborative collection is the fruit of Egawa's passion for "Elesse," and will be available at Elesse Tokyo, the official online store, and other select stores from October 9 (Fri.).