The forthcoming Cecilie Bahnsen x ASICS collaboration immediately stood out to me as feminine and playful when it debuted on the label's Fall 2024 Paris Fashion Week runway, but not as sneakers that would immediately translate for everyday wear. These are, after all, chunky sneakers in shades of black, cherry red, and metallic bronze, adorned with an array of dainty 3D flowers.
This could not be further from how Bahnsen sees them. The designer has always viewed sneakers, even the embellished ones, as an integral part of a woman’s wardrobe and a perfect juxtaposition to the layers of floaty chiffon and lace throughout her pieces. As she told me over Zoom, "These are the most unisex sneakers we have done with Asics, but they’re my favorite."
