Michael Kors X Ellesse: American Fashion Meets Italian Sportswear
The new '70s capsule collection stars Emily Ratajkowski and Jay Critch.
Michael Kors has surprised us again with a new capsule collaborating with the Italian sportswear brand Ellesse. The unexpected partnership marks one of Michael Kors' biggest brand initiatives this year so far. The collaboration is fronted by model-turned-writer Emily Ratajkowski with her to-die-for abs on full view, alongside effortlessly cool Brooklyn-native rapper Jay Critch, and Queens-born musician Wolftyla. The other faces include Japanese super-influencer Kemio and models Herzen Clerge, Lexi Boling, and Lucas Ucedo.
The collection was shot by Lachlan Bailey and styled by Mel Ottenberg, Creative Director of Interview Magazine. Captured on a tennis court in Miami, the images transport you to a stress-free relaxing place, radiating from the images' warm colors. The campaign video features matching tennis rackets and old camera filters, adding to the vintage feel.
The collection’s 24 pieces follow a playful '70s color story, with Ellesse’s recognizable colors of bright oranges and flaming reds. These shades alongside Michael Kors' deep navy and crisp naturally curate a retro color scheme. The prints are playful and the vintage-style swimsuits, jackets, pants, sneakers, slides, and bucket hats all have a sporty edge. All pieces indicate an active summer... in style.
As Michael Kors has begun to introduce more sporty capsules with the warmer weather, like its new children's line, the brand has stayed true to its signature colors. However, with a new logo for this ready-to-wear collection, the Ellesse collaboration embodies a new vibe: vibrant and energetic.
Slip one of these pieces on this summer for the perfect outdoor afternoon beside the beach or a for a friendly courtside match. The exclusive collection is now live and shoppable on the site today.
