In a season defined by unexpected pairings, the collaboration between noir kei ninomiya and Jimmy Choo feels less like marriage and more like a collision of design logics, and that tension is precisely its strength. Debuted on noir kei ninomiya’s Spring/Summer 2026 runway in Paris, the capsule expands into a larger narrative of sculptural form and radical construction.
Classic footwear forms are reengineered through Ninomiya’s lens. Brogues and loafers take on exaggerated structure, grounded by Jimmy Choo’s signature heels, finished with leather, metal hardware, and crystal embellishment. The result feels architectural rather than decorative, with weight and balance doing the talking.
Accessories follow the same logic. Leather harnesses and sharply constructed bags extend the language of restraint and control, reinforcing the idea that these pieces are built and layered.
In a landscape crowded with collaborations that aim for ease, noir kei ninomiya Jimmy Choo resists comfort. It is footwear as structure, discipline, and intent, where luxury is defined by construction rather than softness.
Photos courtesy of Jimmy Choo