Paris Fashion Week always leaves room for the unexpected, even in spaces that feel familiar. This season, quiet presentation tables and showroom corners carried just as much weight as the runway itself.
Coming fresh off the CDG Jordan 11s, the Comme des Garçons SHIRT x ASICS GEL-1130 surfaced in two restrained colorways. One arrives in full white, the other in full black, both built around CDG’s ability to make simplicity feel deliberate rather than empty.
The GEL-1130 has grown into one of ASICS’ strongest lifestyle runners, balancing performance DNA with everyday wearability. On the design side, Comme des Garçons keeps the mesh and leather structure untouched while coating the entire upper in a single tone. The result feels sharp, controlled, and consistent from toe to heel.
Meanwhile, branding stays minimal but purposeful. “Comme des Garçons SHIRT” appears along the heel, tongue, and co-branded insoles without disrupting the flow of the shoe. It reads as identity rather than decoration.
Still, this collaboration reflects a larger pattern. CDG doesn’t chase loud reinvention. Instead, it leans into refinement, allowing proportion, texture, and color discipline to carry the design. That approach continues to divide opinion, yet it remains central to why the brand holds long-term relevance in sneaker culture.
Looking ahead, the project also highlights how naturally Comme des Garçons moves between sportswear heritage and fashion space. It signals a broader strategy that values restraint over spectacle.
The Comme des Garçons SHIRT x ASICS GEL-1130 is expected to arrive in late 2026, with pricing set higher than standard GEL-1130 releases at select CDG and ASICS stockists.
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