For their second collaboration in partnership with respected Japanese fashion house, Vainl Archive,
Mizuno Sportstyle introduces a fresh interpretation of another core silhouette, the Wave Rider 10.
As the next step beyond their primary collaborative take on Wave Prophecy LS during SS24, Vainl
Archive and Mizuno Sportstyle return with a very similar palette for AW25. This time however, reworking
the familiar colour scheme into an all-new configuration, prominently cladding chocolate brown tones
across the forefoot, sidewalls and heel detailing instead of sock-liner and heel-cup alone as we
previously saw.
Inspiration for this pair derives from a kindred place to the first, channeling the glare of asphalt streets as
city lights reflect during twilight hours; appearing to be a monochromatic mass from a distance before
presenting a range of contrasting textures up close.
Get to know Vainl Archive:
Established in 2009 by Kohei Okita, Vainl Archive is a Japanese apparel brand with a background of
Harajuku street culture. The brand was launched in search of an expression that mixes art and fashion.
The brand name is associated with the continuous transformation of vinyl and archiving changes. Okita,
is strongly devoted to art, who also owns a store called ‘Salt and Pepper’, operating as a shop and a
gallery. The store has not only art books centered on street and fashion but also exhibits artworks by a
wide range of artists from Japan and the overseas.
