For the innovators of style.
Axel Arigato unveils Eris, its headline sneaker launch of the year. This bold, new unisex design is crafted for individuals who champion self-expression. Eris arrives after an array of new footwear releases, including the Slow and Tact runners, which re-packaged a decade of design expertise, ultimately leading to the Eris silhouette.
A statement sneaker made for those breaking free from coventional style, Eris is made up of a mid-profile silhouette featuring interlocking suede panels that flow across the upper in sculptural curves. Each pair is hand-distressed for unique textural depth and individuality. These contoured elements are accentuated with tonal stitching, contrast nylon ribbing, and a debossed sandpaper print, highlighting the shoe’s distinctive shape, form, and texture. Dipped laces thread through a double tongue featuring a branded gel bubble, adding further detail. Subtle Axel Arigato logos appear on the toe box and are embossed on the rear of the sole unit. The sole itself is a striking design, seamlessly fusing two outsole forms to create the look of a single, melting piece.
Moving beyond campaigns that merely celebrate youthful energy, Axel Arigato’s Creative Director Jens Werner now transforms that vitality into a grittier, more mature display of tenacity and self. For this global campaign, lensed by photographer Georgia Davey Smith and Motion Director Juana Wein -each new colourway is tied to one of three female musicians, all known for their experimental, genre-blending musical style.
“Eris has become a symbol of modern defiance and unapologetic self-expression. It tells a beautifully complex story told without words – where design melts into meaning, and the shoe speaks the raw, chaotic truth of identity and emotion. Collaborating with the brilliant talents Bea, Camille Jansen, and Ana Roxanne brought this spirit to life, offering a rare glimpse into the intimate, often unseen moments of anticipation, creation, and power that inform the creative journey.” – Jens Werner – Creative Director, Axel Arigato.
The three debut colourways – charcoal, yellow and blue, are available in all Axel Arigato stores from today. A second drop with men’s sizing and new colourways will debut on June 11th.
PHOTO CREDIT: Axel Arigato
