Tracksmith and Claire V. have created a collection of footwear and apparel inspired by both the City of Love and the City of Angels.
The effort, dubbed the “Le Jogging Collection,” sees several looks from Tracksmith reimagined by Claire V., the fashion label founded by designer Clare Vivier. The range, Tracksmith explained, was created “as an ode to self-expression” and incorporates “the West Coast vibe and Parisian polish to reflect the rich lifestyle of a runner.”
“Clare is a runner, so the collaboration started from a really organic place. When we first started designing the collection, their team visited us in Boston and came to one of our run clubs at the track and were able to see and feel the spirit of the Tracksmith community. That experience inspired a playful approach to our classic silhouettes in the collection you see today,” Tracksmith founder chief executive officer Matt Taylor told FN. “Our Clare V. Eliot Runner fully represents the essence of this collaboration with bright colors and whimsical accents.”
The highlight of the collection is the limited-edition Clare V. x Tracksmith Eliot Runner, a performance running style with lifestyle appeal. For those interested in wearing a pair for running, the shoe features engineered mesh uppers, supercritical Pebax insoles with firm and responsive supercritical midsoles.
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This iteration, Tracksmith explained, “translates from morning training miles to an afternoon appointment hopping.” It is replete with bold and vibrant green, blue and orange hues, and retails for $198.
Other looks from the collection include the Clare V. Trackhouse Sweatshirt ($130), the Clare V. Van Cortlandt Singlet ($75), the Clare V. Van Cortlandt Shorts ($70), the Clare V. Hat ($55), the Clare V. Le Jogging Tee ($100), the Clare V. Bandana ($55) and the Clare V. Poche Sportif cross-body bag ($225).
“I love the Eliot Runner in phthalo green. It’s one of our favorite colors here and something you just can’t find, so for me, it’s a must have,” Vivier, founder and CEO of Clare V., told FN. “And I think the collection has something for everyone, even if you are more into le walking than le jogging. I was thrilled when this collaboration came to be, and their team was a dream to work with. We got to add a little of our Paris/L.A. attitude with color and humor to their classics, plus a few of our own, and are thrilled with the results.”
The collection arrives Aug. 20 via Tracksmith.com, ClareV.com and in Clare V. stores.
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