PRESENTING MICHAEL KORS X ELLESSE:AN ICONIC PAIRING OF TWO POWERHOUSE BRANDS

Iconic American luxury fashion brand Michael Kors and luxe Italian sportswear brand ellesse are coming together for a celebration of the athletic styles of the ‘70s. Fronted by model Emily Ratajkowski, Brooklyn-based rap musician Jay Critch and an uber-cool cast of musicians, models and multihyphenates, the collection’s vibrant, sporty, and glamorous designs are brought to life through a transportive campaign. Taking place in Miami, the campaign was shot by renowned fashion photographer Lachlan Bailey and styled by Mel Ottenberg, editor-in-chief of cult pop magazine Interview.

Launching this May, the Michael Kors x ellesse capsule offers a luxurious and modern take on retro athleisure. Evoking the bold attitude, confidence and eternal cool of vintage lifestyle looks, the 24-piece capsule collection is emblazoned with a one-of-a-kind insignia that fuses Michael Kors’ iconic logo with ellesse’s tennis-and-ski-inspired one. A waved pattern featuring the ellesse x Michael Kors emblem can be found on the bags and accessories of the lifestyle collection.

Adding another fresh design twist, ellesse’s signature color palette of fiery oranges and reds is juxtaposed with classic shades of navy blue and crisp white. The bold track jackets and pants, vintage-style swimsuits and playful patterns, chunky sneakers, logo slides and neon bucket hats celebrate a modern take on classic styles. Kors’ must-have Hudson backpack and Bradshaw shoulder bag offer the perfect finishing touches.

Captured on a court in the heart of vibrant, sun-soaked Miami, the campaign is a celebration of the cool, confident, optimistic, and energetic DNA of the Michael Kors and ellesse brands. Adding to the cool factor, appearing alongside Ratajkowski and Critch—whose beats provide the background track for the shoot and video—are It-models Lexi Boling, Herzen Clerge, Lucas Ucedo as well as musician Wolftyla and top Japanese internet sensation Kemio to round out the global cast.  

The capsule collection will also be brought to life in a series of pop-up installations and activations around the world. #DOUBLES #MKxELLESSE

In the Philippines, Michael Kors is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., and is located at Central Square in Bonifacio High Street Central, Greenbelt 5, Newport Mall, Power Plant Mall, Rustan’s Makati, and Shangri-La Plaza Mall and online at Trunc.ph and Rustans.com. Visit www.ssilife.com.ph, subscribe to our SSI LIFE YouTube Channel, and follow @ssilifeph on Instagram and Facebook for more information.

About Michael Kors

Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, MICHAEL Michael Kors and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, wearable technology, watches, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world. In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe and Asia, offering customers a seamless omni-channel experience.

About SSI Group, Inc.:

The SSI Group is the Philippines’ largest specialty retailer, with an established brand portfolio that includes some of the world’s most recognized international brands. We lead the country’s specialty retail market through the size and breadth of our brand portfolio and store network, with almost 100 brands, almost 600 stores and 11 e-commerce sites. With our growing e-commerce presence, we are also the Philippine specialty retailer with the most diverse and extensive e-commerce offering. Our unique brand portfolio covers a wide range of specialty and lifestyle concepts, spanning the luxury, casual and fast fashion, beauty, footwear, home and restaurant categories. Established in the 1980s, SSI has been at the forefront of the Philippine retail industry for more than 30 years. Throughout this time, we have sought to inspire and enhance the lifestyle values of our customers, and to cater to the evolving tastes and aspirations of Filipino consumers. The Group has also launched “The Specialist”, an At Home concierge service dedicated to providing customers with personalized service to address their unique shopping needs. Customers may get in touch with SSI’s Customer Service team through any of the following channels to inquire about a particular brand or product: