Cecile Bahnsen first partnered with Asics in 2022 when the Danish designer upcycled multiple models and colorways from the Japanese footwear brand for her Spring/Summer 2023 Collection. However, not long after, the first official collaborative project the public had a chance at came out when Bahnsen worked on multiple colorways of the GT-2160. Following up on the duo’s work on the Gel-Quantum 360 VIII, Cecile brings her touch to the Gel-Terrain silhouette.
Merging the outdoor-inspired aesthetic of the Gel-Terrain and Cecile’s iconic floral motif, the three colorways offered, Brown, Red, and Black, come with updated construction. A netted mesh base comes in tonal hues, while glossy TPU film is fused along the mudguard and the Asics tiger stripes, adding durability with its no-sew build. Flower petal overlays are attached across the upper and also take on this shiny, patent-like finish and come in a tonal hue that matches the color palette of each respective pair. Inside, the sneaker features a split branded insole, with the left pair coming with an Asics logo and the right featuring Cecile Bahnsen text. Underfoot, a FlyteFoam and Gel-cushioned midsole in a tonal finish comes with a grippy rubber outsole designed for outdoor adventures.
The Cecile Bahnsen x Asics Gel-Terrain Collection will release via an EQL raffle on Cecile Bahnsen’s website on October 16, 2024, with a wider release via global retailers and Asics coming at a later date. Each pair is available in unisex sizing and comes priced at €230 (approx $250 USD). Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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Cecile Bahnsen x Asics Gel-Terrain Brown
Cecile Bahnsen x Asics Gel-Terrain Red
Cecile Bahnsen x Asics Gel-Terrain Black
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