KNWLS and Nike debut the Air Max Muse Ballet in Milan, a sneaker that balances performance tech with pointed elegance.
Summary
- KNWLS debuted its Spring/Summer 2026 collection in Milan.
- The capsule mixes Nike’s tech fabrics with corsetry and ballet references.
- The Air Max Muse Ballet sneaker is the centerpiece with twist lacing and angular lines.
KNWLS made its runway debut in Milan this season, introducing a fresh collaboration with Nike under the banner Synergy. The show was staged at Camera della Moda, and the pairing leaned into an intersection of gym tech, sculptural silhouettes, and reference points from dance.
The collection pushes KNWLS’ aesthetic into more athletic territory. Think corseted jackets done in weatherproof fabrics threaded with reflective yarn. The iconic Razr bag got the Nike treatment, reworked in rugged nylon with hints of rubber bases recalling Nike’s waffle sole. It’s a wardrobe that can shift from studio to street.
Then there’s the footwear. The Air Max Muse Ballet is the collaborative highlight. Taking Nike’s Air Max Muse as a canvas, KNWLS reinterprets it: sharper lines, twisted corset laces, and a posture that nods to pointe shoes. It’s lighter, angled, slightly otherworldly. The three main colorways: iridescent green, full black, and a pink/red/white combo give that dual sense of utility and fantasy.
Knitting into the apparel side, KNWLS leaned again on TENCEL™, a longtime partner. Jersey dresses and leggings take on knotted draping and ruching, softening the sharper architectural edges. In this capsule, you find tension between structure and fluidity.
The KNWLS x Nike capsule will release in early 2026 with the Air Max Muse Ballet sneakers and select apparel dropping on nike.com and at select global stockists.
