r the years to encompass a full-fledged brand, offering our own unique perspective on design and product development.
HAVEN: The Evolution of a Fashion Community
Collaborating with ASICS: A Journey of Exploration and Innovation
The HAVEN x ASICS Partnership: A Sleek and Utilitarian Approach
Introducing the HAVEN x ASICS Collection: A Fusion of Performance and Style
Behind the Scenes: HAVEN Co-Founder Arthur Chmielewski on the Inspiration and Vision for the Collaboration
1 of 5: The First HAVEN x ASICS Collaboration
2 of 5: The Evolution of HAVEN as a Brand
3 of 5: Pushing Boundaries with ASICS’ Innovation and Technical Approach
4 of 5: The Perfect Balance of Function and Form with ASICS Products
5 of 5: HAVEN’s Unique Perspective on Design and Product Development
HAVEN has been a staple in the fashion community for years, known for its cutting-edge creations from around the world. But now, it has evolved into a fully-fledged brand, expanding its commitment to discovery. And one of its most iconic collaborations has been with ASICS, a partnership that has only grown stronger over the years.
In 2018, HAVEN and ASICS joined forces for a GEL-LYTE MT collaboration that perfectly captured the spirit of the times. From the popular GEL-LYTE line to a collaborative lookbook featuring a fishtail parka and camouflage pants, the partnership was all about exploration and pushing boundaries.
Now, seven years later, the HAVEN x ASICS collaboration embodies a sleek and utilitarian approach that both brands have embraced since their first collaboration. The centerpiece of the campaign is a black and gray pair of GEL-NIMBUS 10.1s, a model first introduced in 2024, featuring layered mesh and carbon fiber textures. And for the first time, HAVEN has also delved into apparel development, incorporating GORE-TEX’s WINDSTOPPER fabric into jackets, pants, and hats in various black and gray finishes.
Before the launch, HAVEN co-founder Arthur Chmielewski shared his thoughts on the collaboration’s inspiration, the team’s connection to Japan, and their vision for the products’ use cases.
It’s hard to believe that it’s been seven years since the first HAVEN x ASICS collab. But as Chmielewski reflects, “That project was a big milestone for us, and it laid the foundation for this one.” And now, with HAVEN’s evolution as a brand and ASICS’ continued innovation and technical approach, the timing was perfect to reconnect and take things to the next level.
For the HAVEN team, ASICS has always been a brand that resonates deeply with their Japanese philosophy and approach to functional design, innovation, and aesthetics. And even as a boutique, they constantly strive to balance serving what they believe consumers will want in the future while staying true to their unique vision.
But with the HAVEN x ASICS collaboration, they have found the perfect fusion of performance and style, showcasing how much both brands have evolved since their first collaboration. And as HAVEN continues to grow as a brand, their approach to design and product development will only continue to evolve and surprise us.
