# ASICS footwear collaboration expansions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/asics-footwear-collaboration-expansions
> Updated: 2026-09-10T01:02:50.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

ASICS has expanded its footwear collaboration series through several high-profile partnerships. Initial announcements included a collaboration with Studio Nicholson for the GEL-KINETIC™ SP, a minimal design released exclusively in the Asia-Pacific region, and a partnership with the Brazilian brand Carnan for a vibrant Gel-Cumulus 16 collection featuring matching apparel.

Subsequent releases introduced collaborations with Copenhagen-based designer Cecilie Bahnsen, featuring the GEL-KINETIC™ FR with floral motifs and sculptural textures, and a partnership with VandyThePink for the GEL-KAYANO 12.1, which incorporates Korean cultural references and Hangul typography.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: ASICS announces new footwear collaborations with Cecilie Bahnsen and VandyThePink

ASICS announces new footwear collaborations, including a floral-inspired GEL-KINETIC™ FR with Cecilie Bahnsen and a culturally themed GEL-KAYANO 12. 1 with VandyThePink.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asics-announces-new-footwear-collaborations-with-cecilie-bahnsen-and-vandythepink

### 2026-08-19: ASICS announces new collaborations with Studio Nicholson and Carnan

ASICS announces new footwear collaborations with Studio Nicholson, featuring the GEL-KINETIC™ SP, and Brazilian brand Carnan, featuring a violet Gel-Cumulus 16.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asics-announces-new-collaborations-with-studio-nicholson-and-carnan

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