Following the opening of its first Los Angeles boutique subsequent to Renegade, Bandit Operating has unveiled its inaugural footwear collaboration in a brand new partnership with Japanese footwear model ASICS. The favored Novablast 5 mannequin is reimagined by Bandit with inspiration from the works of Japanese American artist Isamu Noguchi, representing the respective provenance of each collaborators.
With a muted off-white palette, Bandit makes use of a mix of sheer and translucent textiles throughout the uppers, evoking the traditional paper lanterns Noguchi’s studio continues to supply right now. The artist’s stone works are referenced in a gravel-like texture that characterizes the knitted uppers, whereas the lateral panels function sheer taped overlays, representing an summary Bandit emblem.
Accents of pink seem on the midsole heel and close to the tongue, nodding to the Noguchi emblem usually seen on the unique lanterns. The pink accents proceed on a discreet cobranded phrase mark close to the toe and additional on the insoles, which boast a Japanese typographic print. For extra unconventional particulars, an industrial model tag is sewn to the highest of the toe field, and the tongue is completed with a sculptural pleated texture. Every pair comes with a customized Japanese ripstop drawstring bag, together with a translucent tag provider.
Whereas Bandit Members should buy the Bandit x ASICS Novablast 5 starting on April 3, the footwear are set for a common launch on Friday, April 4 on the Bandit net retailer.
