Versace’s Vice President of Footwear, Salehe BEMBURY, continues to be interested in and work with popular sneaker brands. After revisiting the New Balance 2002R (article available HERE), the talented designer recently voted « Designer of the Year » joins forces with Chinese sportswear label ANTA.
The ANTA brand is best known for being the official sponsor of NBA basketball player Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors team. This Chinese powerhouse aims to gain not only sneakerheads but also the fashion world, just like its national rival Li-Ning.
Following the presentation of the first futuristic collaborative sneaker in May, Salehe BEMBURY is offering a low-profile silhouette in two colorways. The first unveiled in bright orange, yellow and blue, and the second in blue, teal and burgundy. The shoe consists of a one-piece breathable mesh upper with a rubber sheath over it, featuring oval cut-out details. A small logo on the toe box, custom ANTA eyelets and round laces inspired by hiking (a regular activity at Salehe BEMBURY) complete the look. The whole is based on a large, ultra-comfortable, thick midsole with a mesh pattern for premium cushioning and support, black for the orange iteration and rubber for the blue version. To complete the trail look, the tone-on-tone outsole is accented with wide studs.
Anecdotes via social networks, rapper Aminé has already received and posted his orange pair, while Chris Gibbs appears wearing the blue iteration. According to Salehe’s teasings on his Instagram, other colorways could also arrive soon …
The Salehe Bembury x Anta in two colorways should be available in the coming weeks or even days at selected retailers and on thewww.anta.com website. Stay tuned !
