Footwear brand ASICS has joined forces with fashion designer Angelo Baque to release a limited-edition Awake NY-branded GEL-LYTE III collection. The new capsule comes as a follow-up to these two brands' previous collaboration, which also saw Baque reimagine the GEL-KAYANO through Awake NY's distinctly streetwear-leaning lens.
The new capsule consists of four versions of the GEL-LYTE III, three of which arrive in bold and bright color schemes, while one features a monochrome grayscale design. Although each pair boasts a very unique look, they all come with Baque's signature tiger stripe motif and a translucent construction.
As of right now, the new ASICS x Awake NY GEL-LYTE III collection has yet to receive an official release date, though fans can expect it to drop sometime in the coming weeks.
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ASICS and Awake NY Launch a Striking 'GEL-LYTE III' Capsule
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