In surprising fashion news, Colombian-French designer Haider Ackermann will be designing a collection of menswear, womenswear, and accessories for FILA that will be unveiled later this year.
Ackermann is well-respected in the world of fashion, known for his emotional take on elegance through multicultural richness and unique sense of color. While FILA and Haider Ackermann come from opposite ends of the fashion spectrum, they are aligned in their quest for authenticity in design.
“I was extremely surprised when I was contacted by FILA with the idea to collaborate,” says Haider Ackermann. “Unknown things make my heart beat faster, because I believe in the power of the unexpected, so I willingly took on the challenge. In visiting the extensive FILA archives I was struck by how elegant sportsmen were on the playing field back in the day. My aim is to elaborate on that, keeping the feeling of unexpectedness that is so important for me.”
“I’ve always admired Haider Ackermann’s creativity,” says Gene Yoon, Global Chairman at FILA. “Giving him the possibility to dive into our archives in Biella opened an unprecedented creative landscape for the brand. Haider Ackermann’s fashion DNA merged with the FILA heritage in sports is a hyper-contemporary combination that represents the latest evolution of FILA to be forefront in sports, style and fashion.”
The Haider Ackermann x FILA collection will be unveiled on November 17th at a fashion show in Manchester, UK. Stay tuned to Modern Notoriety for updates.
