Martine Rose has returned with her latest Nike collaboration, once again drawing inspiration from the world of sports and Britain’s footballing passion. To showcase the collection, the duo have launched their very own (fictional) sports channel, starring England Women’s national team captain Leah Williamson.
For the project, the Arsenal player showcases a stunning, fully tailored, double-breasted suit, which has been crafted from 100% wool and made in Italy. The two-part look features a blazer adorned with a jacquard motif woven into the fabric, a lined interior, and a Nike Swoosh emblem embroidered on the chest. Paired with the blazer are navy blue pants that flare at the bottom, proudly revealing the new versions of the Nike Shox MR4 beneath.
Reflecting on the exploration of women’s football, the Jamaica-born, London-based designer said: “I felt the women’s team should be presented as the elite athletes they are, and with the same polish and seriousness as the men’s squad. The look needed to be clean, and also not distracting, to focus on the person wearing it. The proportions are still quite compact, neat and sporty feeling; there’s a nod to that with the fabric too. I wanted to design something that felt real and would make the players feel confident and respected.”
Get a closer look at the visuals in the shots below and head to Martine Rose Instagram page to check out the campaign video in full.
