Italian fashion company Stone Island and US sports brand New Balance present the latest evolution of their long-term partnership with a special capsule collection for use on and off the pitch. The collection is based on a common approach to materials research and performance-oriented design. The release revisits the world of football and brings together footwear, apparel, accessories, jerseys and equipment for use on and off the pitch.
The collection is inspired by elements of 1990s football culture and is translated into a modern context through material treatments and graphic developments. Stone Island’s approach to materials research combines with New Balance’s on-field expertise in a capsule characterized by a unified visual language. The color palette is inspired by natural landscapes and archival references.
The on-pitch offering includes the ‘Football Kit’ with a technical jacquard jersey and shorts. Both pieces feature bespoke artwork combining the Stone Island compass, New Balance logo and a two-stripe motif. They’re finished with flock branding, while the socks feature open mesh knit zones and embroidered logos. The offer is supplemented by ‘Pro Football’. It consists of 32 thermally bonded panels that ensure precise trajectory and minimized water absorption. Its micro-textured surface optimizes flight and gliding. Additional items for the field will be revealed on June 4th.
The off-field offering begins with the ‘Stone Island |’ sneaker New Balance Abzorb 1890′, which combines heritage references with an innovative design language. The model uses the original 2002 sole unit with full-length SBS Abzorb cushioning. This ensures comfort without affecting the overall shape of the shoe. The upper combines micro-ripstop mesh with seamless synthetic overlays, creating a wave-shaped cut-out construction. A high-frequency welded, reflective ‘teardrop’ on the toe completes the design.
The release also includes a range of clothing and accessories that feature treated finishes and functional construction. The focus of the outerwear is the ‘Nylon Prismatico-TC’ hooded jacket, inspired by the iconic ‘Mussola Prismatica’. It consists of a lightweight nylon fabric bonded to a finely grooved polyurethane film, creating a fluid, three-dimensional appearance. The same material is also used for the matching training bag with an adjustable shoulder strap and drawstring closure. Crafted from two-tone resin-coated cotton ripstop for adaptability, the reversible track jacket and matching pants feature the Stone Island compass and ‘NB’ logo. Made from organic cotton jersey and fleece, the sweatshirt, shorts and T-shirt are garment-dyed for tonal variation. The entire capsule is available in the recurring colors of juniper green and ivory white.
In the campaign, professional footballers Endrick and Bukayo Saka wear the collaborative capsule collection, shot through the distinctive lens of photographer and director Bolade Banjo.
The ‘Stone Island | New Balance Summer ‘026 Capsule’ will be available in select Stone Island stores and online from June 4th.
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