KITH DEBUTS SPECIAL NEW BALANCE SNEAKERS FOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Michael Madsen Nobu Matsuhisa Ryan Leslie
To celebrate Kith’s 10th anniversary, owner Ronnie Fieg reprises his ongoing partnership with New Balance on the newly-introduced RC 1300 model. This new sneaker serves as an updated version of Fieg’s very first project with New Balance as it represents where Kith has been and where the brand is headed.
The RC 1300 is reimagined in Kith’s signature color palette of canvas and dusty mauve tones. These colorways are seen across a mesh and pigskin suede upper with original 1300 color-blocking and construction. The side panels feature the classic ‘N’ logo layer with Kith’s monogram debossing, while a Pegasus logo, a nod to the brand’s ten years, is embroidered on the lateral toe of the left shoe, with ‘NB’ branding on the right.
Anthony Williams Leonard Logsdail
Continuing with original 1300 design elements, this silhouette features a revamped ENCAP Reveal sole unit, which highlights the model’s progression since the 1980s. Alongside, a Vibram outsole is added for increased traction and a rugged look. Additional co-branding is seen on the tongue and insole, depicting Kith’s Pegasus graphic alongside an ‘NB’ branding while the heel features and italicized Kith debossing on the left shoe, with Fieg on the right. Lastly, special packaging is comprised of a tri-color box with co-branding at the center.
The campaign for this partnership highlights diverse masters of their craft across a range of professions. These people include actor Michael Madsen, musician Ryan Leslie, chef Nobu Matsuhisa, artist Daniel Arsham, designer Martine Ali, bespoke tailor Leonard Logsdail, ceramist Lucy Park, and NYC chess aficionado Anthony Williams.
The Ronnie Fieg for New Balance RC 1300, which retails for $165, is now available at all Kith shops and kith.com.
Lucy Park Daniel Arsham Martine Ali
