CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN TEAMS UP WITH ATHLETE HENRI TAI ON SNEAKER CAPSULE
For the capsule, Louboutin created four limited-edition styles, each based on beloved and highly collectible sneaker silhouettes in his men’s collection including a classic high-top and low-rise style.
“It’s a real pleasure for me to touch and create some exclusive designs which, I think, represent the values that are dear to Henri: sport mixed with style in a fun and colorful way,” said Louboutin. “I am thrilled to be part of the new adventure of SportyHenri.com, and I wish their team and their clients all the best in a sporty and stylish world.”
Launched in April, SportyHenri.com offers a unique proposition between shopping and editorial for the sartorially inclined athlete, including world class advice above and beyond routine styling and fit guidance. The SportyHenri.com offering features a diverse mix of premium international brands as well as niche labels from the intersection of fashion and sport.
“For me, clothes are an extension of myself, they let me express something about who I am, about my personality, but also they let me explore it,” said SportyHenri.com founder and former French professional handball player Henri Tai. “It is this vision that I want to bring to life with SportyHenri.com, and here it takes form through this wonderful capsule collection of trainers by Christian Louboutin, which I feel very privileged to offer our clients exclusively.”
This collaboration is the second project for Louboutin and Tai, having teamed up to support the Cuban National delegation as Official Supplier of the Celebratory Outfit in the recent Olympic Games in Rio.
The capsule collection of Christian Louboutin for SportyHenri.com limited-edition sneakers are now available online at SportyHenri.com and at select Christian Louboutin flagship boutiques including New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Seoul, Dubai, Tokyo and Beijing.