Primarily American luxury fashion house Michael Kors and luxe Italian sportswear brand ellesse have teamed up to celebrate '70s sport fashion. The collection's vibrant, sporty, and glamorous designs come to life in a vibrant campaign starring model Emily Ratajkowski and Brooklyn-based rapper Jay Critch, alongside an all-star cast of musicians, models, and multi-talented talent.

The campaign was produced in Miami and photographed by renowned fashion photographer Lachlan Bailey, with styling by Mel Ottenberg, editor-in-chief of cult pop magazine Interview.


The Michael Kors and ellesse capsule collection, launching in May, is a 24-piece athleisure style that offers a luxurious and modern interpretation of retro sports fashion, evoking the bold attitude, confidence and timeless appeal of a vintage lifestyle. Each item features a special mark that combines the iconic Michael Kors logo with the ellesse logo, which is inspired by tennis and skiing. This emblem, signifying the collaboration between Michael Kors and ellesse, also appears on bags and accessories in the lifestyle collection.


The color palette is another element that adds a fresh twist to the designs. ellesse's iconic vibrant orange and red coexist alongside classic hues like navy blue and white. Bold track jackets and pants, vintage-style swimsuits, platform sneakers, logo slides, and neon bucket hats celebrate a modern interpretation of classic style. Michael Kors must-haves like the Hudson backpack and Bradshaw shoulder bag complete the perfectly structured collection.

Shot on a tennis court in the vibrant, sun-drenched heart of Miami, the campaign embodies the sophisticated, confident, optimistic and energetic charm that is embedded in the DNA of both Michael Kors and ellesse. Alongside Klitch and model Ratajkowski, who provide the backing music for the stills and footage, an international cast including popular models Lexi Boling, Herzen Clerge, and Lucas Ucedo, musician Wolftyla, and Japanese artist Kemio further enhance the campaign's sophisticated appeal.

The capsule collection campaign will be rolled out in a series of pop-up stores and activations around the world.

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[About Michael Kors] Michael Kors is an award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. He founded his eponymous company in 1981 and today offers a wide range of products including Michael Kors Collection, MICHAEL MICHAEL KORSE, and Michael Kors Men's, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, wearable technology, watches, and fragrance. Michael Kors stores are located in major cities around the world, and the company operates digital flagship stores in North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omni-channel experience.

【About ellesse】
ellesse is a brand founded in Italy in 1959 by tailor Leonardo Servadio with the goal of realizing a concept that did not exist at the time: creating skiwear that emphasized fashion. This concept has remained at the core of the brand ever since. Now known worldwide as the origin of sports fashion brands, ellesse offers high-quality, bold, and colorful sportswear and footwear that are recognized worldwide, allowing wearers to confidently express their unique style. ellesse products can be purchased on the official website (www.ellesse.com) and in over 54 regions around the world.



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