Versace x Onitsuka sneaker drop
Versace's collaboration with Onitsuka Tiger released the TAI‑CHI Sakura sneaker as an exclusive drop at Versace stores, with social posts flagging the silhouette as a luxe, Japan‑inspired release (x.com). The partnership is appearing in fashion feeds tied to festival and seasonal drop coverage (x.com).
Versace and Onitsuka Tiger have started selling their TAI-CHI Sakura sneaker, a Spring Summer 2026 collaboration now listed on Versace’s U.S. site. (versace.com) The release includes men’s and women’s pairs on Versace’s online store, with most sneaker styles priced at $750 and a metallic version priced at $795. The same capsule also includes Sakura leather loafers priced at $995. (versace.com) Onitsuka Tiger first announced the partnership on September 27, 2025, after the shoes appeared in Versace’s Spring Summer 2026 presentation in Milan on September 26. The Japanese brand said the project used its TAI-CHI model and would launch in spring 2026 through selected Versace stores and online. (onitsukatiger.com) Versace’s campaign says the shoe is produced at Onitsuka Tiger’s Sanin factory in Tottori, Japan. Product pages say the design adds double stitching on the Onitsuka Tiger stripes and a Medusa hardware detail on the tongue. (versace.com) The drop lands as slim, low-profile sneakers keep showing up across luxury and fashion retail. Footwear News said the campaign was photographed by Frank Lebon and described the TAI-CHI Sakura as now available after its runway debut last year. (wwd.com) The collaboration also marks one of the first product stories tied to Versace’s Spring Summer 2026 season under Chief Creative Officer Dario Vitale. Onitsuka Tiger said the sneaker was part of Vitale’s debut collection for the house. (onitsukatiger.com) Versace’s current assortment shows suede, nappa leather and metallic finishes in colors including pink, black, brown, yellow and silver. Hypebae reported the capsule spans pastel tones and darker colorways across men’s and women’s sizing. (versace.com) (hypebae.com) For now, the release is being handled through Versace channels rather than a broad Onitsuka Tiger rollout. That keeps the TAI-CHI Sakura positioned as a luxury store drop built around a familiar sportswear silhouette. (onitsukatiger.com)
