While rankings can vary based on different criteria, here are ten highly successful collaborations between fashion brands in 2021:
1. Gucci x Balenciaga: This highly anticipated collaboration brought together two luxury powerhouses, resulting in a collection that showcased both brands’ aesthetics and iconic motifs.
2. Nike x Travis Scott: Rapper Travis Scott’s collaboration with Nike was a huge hit, with sneakers like the Air Jordan 1 and Air Max 270 becoming instant coveted pieces.
3. Prada x adidas: This ongoing collaboration continued to be successful in 2021, blending Prada’s high-fashion sensibilities with adidas’ sportswear expertise in shoes and apparel.
4. Louis Vuitton x Nigo: Louis Vuitton’s collaboration with Japanese streetwear designer Nigo (founder of A Bathing Ape) resulted in a collection that combined luxury with streetwear, attracting both fashion and hypebeast communities.
5. H&M x Simone Rocha: This collaboration brought Simone Rocha’s romantic and ethereal designs to a wider audience through a collection that featured her signature embellishments and feminine aesthetic.
6. Sacai x Nike: The ongoing collaboration between Japanese brand Sacai and Nike continued to turn heads in 2021, offering unique and deconstructed takes on classic Nike silhouettes.
7. JW Anderson x Moncler: This collaboration merged JW Anderson’s contemporary design approach with Moncler’s expertise in outerwear, resulting in a collection that combined functionality and fashion-forwardness.
8. Coach x Jennifer Lopez: Jennifer Lopez teamed up with Coach for a collection inspired by her New York roots and personal style, featuring handbags, shoes, and ready-to-wear pieces.
9. Levi’s x Valentino: This unexpected collaboration united the iconic denim brand Levi’s with luxury fashion house Valentino, creating a collection that merged ruggedness with haute couture elements.
10. Versace x Fendi: These Italian luxury powerhouses collaborated on a runway show, where Donatella Versace and Kim Jones (Fendi’s creative director) presented a joint collection that combined both brands’ aesthetics.
While these collaborations were notably successful, it’s worth noting that there were numerous other fruitful partnerships in the fashion industry throughout the year.
