{"id":370866,"date":"2026-04-02T08:06:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T08:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/370866\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T08:06:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T08:06:36","slug":"versace-and-ontisuka-tiger-reveal-tai-chi-sakura-sneaker-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/370866\/","title":{"rendered":"Versace and Ontisuka Tiger Reveal Tai-Chi Sakura Sneaker Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/tag\/versace-2\/\" id=\"auto-tag_versace-2\" data-tag=\"versace-2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Versace<\/a>\u2019s hotly anticipated footwear collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/tag\/onitsuka-tiger\/\" id=\"auto-tag_onitsuka-tiger\" data-tag=\"onitsuka-tiger\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Onitsuka Tiger<\/a> is here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAnd in tandem with the release, <a href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/fashion-news\/fashion-scoops\/former-twinset-ceo-alessandro-varisco-nuo-made-in-italy-1238869326\/\" id=\"related_article_link_versace-2\" data-tag=\"versace-2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Versace<\/a> has revealed a new campaign shot by Frank Lebon. According to the Italian luxury brand, the campaign \u201ccaptures the visceral energy of a collaboration built on dynamism \u2013 an expression of movement and physical power, rooted deep in the heritage of both Versace and <a href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/fashion-news\/fashion-trends\/ebay-top-luxury-brands-fashion-2025-1238362476\/\" id=\"related_article_link_onitsuka-tiger\" data-tag=\"onitsuka-tiger\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Onitsuka Tiger<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe collection \u2013 which centers around the <a href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/footwear-news\/sneaker-news\/versace-onitsuka-tiger-tai-chi-sakura-sneaker-release-info-1238693146\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tai-Chi Sakura sneaker<\/a> \u2013 has all the ingredients for a hit: the on-trend slim design, eye-catching detailing like the Medusa stud and double stitching along the signature side stripes \u2014 and a retro outsole hailing from the Onitsuka archives, with Versace\u2019s creative vision.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe shoes are crafted in the <a href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/footwear-news\/shoe-industry-news\/onitsuka-tiger-celebrates-70-years-with-seven-designer-collaborations-1203212161\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1203212161\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sanin Tottori factory in Japan<\/a> with \u201ccarefully selected\u201d Italian materials. Each pair undergoes a final artisanal wash, giving the leather a lived-in, vintage feel. Colorways include a two-tone metallic leather, suede options in green, blue and brown, and nappa leather versions in white, yellow, black and pink. The Tai-Chi Sakura sneakers retail for $750.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tConceived under the creative direction of Dario Vitale, who stepped down from his role at Versace in December, the collaboration was first revealed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/footwear-news\/sneaker-news\/versace-onitsuka-tiger-collaboration-shoes-milan-1238260668\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">runway in September 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-wwd-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Versace-SS26_Fashion_NoLogo_1080x1080_5.jpg\" alt=\"Versace, Onitsuka Tiger, sneakers, loafers, collaboration\" data-lazy- data-lazy- height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tA look at the Onitsuka Tiger x Versace collaboration campaign.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCourtesy of Versace<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAhead of the release, the shoes have already been seen on \u201cIndustry\u201d star Myha\u2019la, Paris Opera principal ballet dancer Guillaume Diop, French actor Fran\u00e7ois Civil and Chinese actors Chang Huasen and Yu Shuxin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAside from the sneakers, the collaboration also features the Tai-Chi Sakura loafers. Available in a Brown\/Blue and a Brown\/White colorway, the penny loafer silhouette is made from soft vegetable-tanned calf leather and is treated with hand-applied waxes to give each shoe more depth and shine. They feature double stitching on the Onitsuka Tiger stripes, a Medusa stud on the vamp, and are set on ultra-soft leather soles. The style retails for $995<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe Onitsuka Tiger x Versace footwear collection is now available online at versace.com and select Versace boutiques in the U.S., while distribution across APAC and EMEA varies, the company noted.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-wwd-2021\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Versace-SS26_Fashion_NoLogo_1080x1080_3.jpg\" alt=\"Versace, Onitsuka Tiger, sneakers, loafers, collaboration\" data-lazy- data-lazy- height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tA look at the Onitsuka Tiger x Versace collaboration campaign.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCourtesy of Versace<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Versace\u2019s hotly anticipated footwear collaboration with Onitsuka Tiger is here. 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