These New Axel Arigato Sneakers Celebrate All Things Musicians in Unique Colorways

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Axel Arigato just released a collection celebrating all things musicians.

The Swedish brand created new colorways of the Eris sneaker launched on June 11, inspired by a range of musicians from around the world. Retailing for $435, the unisex sneaker campaign was styled on the likes of Parisian musician Camille Jansen, Dutch-British artist Bea and American musician Ana Roxanne. Each sneaker colorway was inspired by the individual artists and their sounds.

New colorways added to the launch palette of blue, yellow and charcoal include brown, oat, light gray and pink, offering prospective buyers the ability to express themselves with a slew of possibilities. The Eris model is a lifestyle sneaker for those who defy convention, choosing to live boldly. 

No matter the colorway, the sneaker’s construction consists of a mix of 86% leather and 14% polyester, leaving a textural finish. Round laces with silicone-dipped aglets give way to plush and bouncy rubber, EVA and TPU soles that cradle the wearer’s feet. Finally, embossed Axel Arigato logo detailing can be spotted throughout the silhouette, offering the shoe an instantly recognizable feel. The monochrome colorways and striking design make these sneakers a statement-maker for sure. You can shop the collection now on Axel Arigato’s website.

The Eris in Light Blue/Light Blue represents Ana Roxanne’s music and her immersive and meditative sound featuring layered vocals, analog synthesizers and field recordings. Roxanne’s music explores both deeply personal and universal themes, aptly reflected in the soft and dreamy blue hue of her sneakers. In the campaign, her Eris silhouette was worn with an orange strappy dress in a boxy style with a speaker fixed to the front. The chunky sneaker silhouette nicely complemented the boxy nature of her dress. In her alternative look, Roxanne also wore black micro shorts and a faux-fur sweater in a coordinating light blue hue.

The pastel buttercup yellow colorway represents Bea’s ethereal, emotionally textured soundscapes. The musician’s work is unconventional in structure with sounds that are atmospheric, introspective and emotionally textured. Her music is punctuated with otherworldly vocals that give each track an ethereal vibe. To match her sneakers, Bea wore a pastel yellow blazer, accompanied by black micro shorts and a pastel yellow top with a tie detail on the bodice. Her second look consisted of a structural knotted garment. Both looks are playful in nature, solely pulling from the color of her shoes.

Finally, Camille Jansen is repped by the gray colorway. The Parisian artist’s music features acoustic narratives of resilience and self-discovery. Her sound is mainly percussive and acoustic, often painting dreamlike scenarios. Jansen modeled the shoes along with a boxy gray bomber jacket and a black bodysuit. Her second look included a gray sculptural top layered over what looked to be a long-sleeved black top or dress. The monochrome gray colorway is more versatile than the rest, meaning your styling options for this one are virtually endless.