ANTA Unveils Debut Collab With Kris Van Assche at Dover Street Market Paris Pop-Up

 ANTAZERO — the sustainability-focused sub-label of ANTA — has teamed up with Kris Van Assche to unveil its exclusive debut lifestyle collection for Fall/Winter 2025.Launched last year, ANTAZERO represents the performance sportswear brand’s commitment towards a more responsible garment production, including lowering carbon impact across design, manufacturing, and retail, while continuing to innovate in garment fabrications.For the debut collaborative collection, Dior Homme and Berluti alumnus Van Assche looks to bridge the gap between conscious performancewear and luxury. Having nurtured his craft for over two decades, the Belgian designer’s unique aesthetic is rooted in “beauty and essentialism.” However, while at the helm of heritage couture houses, he’s also been a champion of bringing streetwear sensibilities into the luxury realm throughout his career.The collection’s concept: From running track to city street, fuses ANTA’s functionality with Van Assche’s elevated tailoring codes. Stand-out pieces like the double-breasted recycled nylon puffer and overcoat reimagined in a sports jersey fabric challenge the norms of traditional garments with a twist, while parkas crafted from vegan mycelium leather, knitwear from recycled polyester, sneakers, and accessories cohesively complete the range.”My philosophy is me reacting to whatever subject I’m faced with. I’m more interested in a dialogue rather than a monologue.”Hypebeast was invited to Van Assche’s home in Paris, France, ahead of the launch of the collection’s pop-up at Dover Street Market Paris. As he takes us through his space, recalling the inspirations that brought him into fashion as well as how he extends his craft into art sculptures displayed in his living room, he begins by explaining the long-standing, and often one-sided, relationship between the high-fashion and sportswear worlds. “I love the challenge of working with a sportswear brand,” he says, referencing how luxury brands have been tapping into the street and sports space for years. “It’s about time that sportswear started looking at luxury, too.”Arriving at the pop-up, full-size campaign images showcase the contrast between the monotone and colorful visual story of the garments. Shot by long-time collaborator and acclaimed photographer Julien Martinez Leclerc, Van Assche highlights the importance of a good team when presenting a collection visually. “Through the lens of the right photographer, combined with the right styling, you almost get a sense of couture [from the collection],” he tells us, noting the use of movement.Piece by piece, he explains how every garment has been crafted with meticulous detail, using crafting techniques and ingenious tweaks to transform male silhouettes into womenswear, overcoats into sportswear, or make rigid leather appear ribbed. Breaking down the meaning behind the collection, the designer says, “We push creativity and the product much further. Beyon