Charles & Keith x PH5: A Digitally Fluid Capsule for the Future of Fashion

Charles & Keith continues to push the envelope in creative partnerships, this time teaming up with PH5, the New York-based experimental knitwear label helmed by Zoe Champion and Wei Lin. Their latest capsule collection fuses the technical precision of knitwear with the spirit of future-forward footwear design officially launching on July 1, with pre-orders open from June 24–30.

First previewed on the PH5 Spring 2025 runway at New York Fashion Week, the collection channels a poetic interplay between the digital and natural worlds. At the heart of the collaboration lies PH5’s signature digital wave motif, a nod to both ecological fluidity and the visual rhythm of the screen age.

The capsule delivers three standout footwear silhouettes each one designed to inject playful innovation into the urban wardrobe:

• Nylon Wave-Hem Sculptural-Heel Sandal: An architectural twist on modern minimalism.
• Gradient Wave Slip-On Mules: Sleek, effortless, and digitally dipped.
• Mesh Gradient Mary Jane Sneakers: A sporty chic blend with subtle surrealism.

Wei Lin emphasized the importance of gradient padded insoles, a signature touch that speaks to PH5’s comfort-driven DNA. “It reflects where we come from experimental, yet wearable,” she noted.

Beyond footwear, the collaboration extends into fashion accessories and knitwear:

• A Gradient Knotted Crescent Hobo Bag
• Recycled Polyester Wave-Hem Crop Tops
• A Reversible Headband crafted from PH5’s signature materials

The entire collection arrives in a dreamy palette of purples, greens, and electric blues, evoking a chromatic sunset over a virtual horizon. The accompanying campaign set against ombré backdrops brings this ethereal mood to life.

To celebrate the launch, immersive pop-ups and store takeovers will take place at iconic retail destinations including Marina Bay Sands, Ngee Ann City, Shibuya, Central World Bangkok, and City Mall Tbilisi each transformed to reflect the capsule’s futuristic essence.

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