Triple collaboration is something very special and exotic, especially if you have brands like JPG (Jean Paul Gaultier) and Sacai inside!
According to Leaks, two new colorways should come to us, even this year!
In this blog we clarify who is behind the two brands and of course we also look at the new colorways of the Jean Paul Gaultier x Sacai X Nike Vaporwaffle Woven.
Who is Jean Paul Gaultier?
Jean Paul Gaultier is a renowned French fashion designer who is known for his unique and avant -garde clothes. He was born on April 24, 1952 in Arcueil, France. ArcUeil is one of the numerous small places around Paris, just about 5 km from the city center. In the 1970s, he quickly gained recognition among the designers in Paris, the European fashion capital, through his rebellious and unconventional designs. Among other things, he worked with Pierre Cardin, who was also a fixed size. In 1982 Jean Paul decided to found his own fashion brand under his name. We could talk about his collections and scents forever because there is a lot to discover from him.
Sacai - Japanese fashion to touch.
In 1999, the Japanese designer Chitose Abe decided to found her own fashion house. The fire focuses on a unique fusion between different fashion styles and through its craftsmanship, a lot can be realized.
For Chitose ABE, her fashionable journey began at the Garcon Comme, a renowned Japanese fashion brand. With this valuable previous knowledge, it was able to build up her own brand. The designer has been working closely with Nike for several years and presents strong, newly interpreted silhouettes for the sporting goods company every year.
So, enough of the theory, let's take a look at the new ones Jean Paul Gaultier X Sacai X Nike Vaporwaffle Woven Sneaker!
Construction and special features of the collaboration
We get two Coloways, we even know the color combinations from previous Nike X Sacai collaborations.
The colorful "multicolor" color gradient consists of almost all colors: blue, green, yellow, red etc.! A completely woven upper made of small mosaic corners results in a cool pattern. Double elements such as the tongue made of foam and the rubber sole give the Jean Paul Gaultier x Sacai X Nike Vaporwaffle Woven Multicolor a really strong silhouette.
After such a colorful colorway, another, cleaner was considered. Completely dressed in white and refined with gray mosaic patterns, the Jean Paul Gaultier X Sacai X Nike Vaporwaffle Woven "White" like the complete opposite to the loud multicolor. The double elements such as tongue and rubber sole are at the start again.
When can we expect the release?
On November 22, 2023, the Jean Paul Gaultier X Sacai X Nike Vaporwaffle Woven released and it was really difficult to get a couple.
Retail price was € 250 and at this point you have to pay about € 550–600 depending on the size.