XO and Suicoke are the latest two forces to work together. The Japanese footwear imprint merges with the label founded by Abel Tesfaye, also known as the Weeknd. The two first worked together in October 2020 and the latest footwear is made up of a series of slides that are defined by textural looks and XO branding.
Prepared for the summer season upon us, the shoes are detailed with a minimal color palette of black and white for a sleek and monochromatic look. It is versatile and the colors are seen contrasting against one another. The entire capsule is set to launch on July 27th at 3 pm online at both Suicoke and The Weeknd website.
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XO and Suicoke Join Forces on a New Collection
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