Kith x adidas Revive ‘Black Tie’ Superstar Nearly 20 Years After its Debut

debut colab was a defining moment of the icon's career, coming during his early days as a creative in New York. In 2008, the Kith founder flipped the model on its head with the original 'Black Tie' edition, blending streetwear heritage with refined dress shoe elements. The result was a tuxedo-inspired silhouette that elevated the everyday shell toe into a statement of luxe craftsmanship.

Now, nearly 20 years later, the 'Black Tie 2.0' arrives with upgraded features which honour the iteration. Made in Germany, the collection – made up of five different silhouettes – uses premium dress-shoe leather, patent leather toes, waxed laces and subtle branding tweaks that strike the balance between classic and modern. The heel cup branding and colourways expand on the luxe lineage, staying true to the concept that first made the 'Black Tie' a true head turner.

Pairs gifted to friends and family of Kith will arrive in special packaging that includes a double-breasted jacket, trousers featuring the Three Stripes, a dress shirt and a black tie, all crafted from tropical Italian wool.

Get a closer look at the F&F release already circulating online. A wider drop – though exact numbers have not been announced – is expected to land as part of Kith's FW25 collection later this year.

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