Collaboraid

Foot Locker has always deeply believed in the community spirit. Communities can be born out of common interests, like the passion for trainers and streetwear that our client base shares; but their truest meaning is the will to help and support each other. Communities are what unites us. We always have, and always will, strive to support this spirit, through initiatives that connect and give back to the communities we believe in. In response to the uncertainties spread across the globe by the current global pandemic, Foot Locker has partnered with a community of creatives to assist those in need through the sale of exclusive collections of apparel and footwear. Let us introduce you COLLABORAID #thisiscollaboraid

COLLABORAID was born from our collaboration with a talented team of creatives that are deeply rooted in their communities. Together, we have created an exciting collection of products that are a reflection of today’s social and fashion awareness. These exclusive capsule collections are designed for good. Revenues from their sale are meant to help those who have been hit by the effects of Covid-19, in an effort to restore some normalcy to their lives.  Here’s a look at the artists and the products that have made this beneficial initiative possible.

Anderson Bluu
Artist @anderson_bluu brings his pop artwork to the Chuck Taylor for COLLABORAID - an exclusive collection of sneakers and apparel collab to support those in need. The collection  is inspired by the artist’s youthful summer days, and pays homage to the many lemonade stands he built to fund his love for sneakers.

Jeff Cole
The inspiration behind @cole's @Ikonick Jurassic Park-themed collection comes from real essential workers who so bravely fought the virus for us during the current global pandemic. These fictional Jurassic Park STAFF tees incorporate motivational mantras in hopes to inspire the next generation of first responders.

A$AP Ferg
Rapper @asapferg dropped limited-edition apparel for COLLABORAID. “With this collection I wanted to mesh bright with gritty. The theme and juxtaposition of dark and light represents the times we are living through in 2020. It’s dark times now, but there is still light at the end of the tunnel,” he said.

Chinatown Market
Streetwear brand @chinatownmarket created an exclusive limited-edition of graphic tees and hoodies for COLLABORAID. “We created this line of t-shirts to show support for our silent heroes, the frontline workers," the designers said.

Daily Paper
Lifestyle label @dailypaper cooked up something special with Crocs for COLLABORAID. Inspired by heritage, the brand created a new print for this exclusive collab. “We built a swatch consisting of outlined silhouettes from various African countries," the designers said.

Jeff Staple
Streetwear designer @jeffstaple contributed to COLLABORAID’s cause with a limited-edition collection of exclusive graphic tees and hoodies. “We believe that through good collaboration and cooperation — a new positive community can be formed," Jeff Staple said of the tees and hoodies he designed.

Jason Woodside
Artist @jasonwoodside brought his bold prints to the @Vans Old Skools for COLLABORAID. With this limited-edition design, the artists sought to "make something slick and wearable with progressive detail elements."

Jen Bartel
Award winning artist @heyjenbartel has drawn up a limited K-Swiss sneaker for our cause. She was inspired by the serpent's mythical association with healing and protection. "Snakes are known to be a symbol of rebirth and transformation,” she said.

Louis De Guzman
For the first time ever, artist @louisdeguzman collaborated with Foot Locker to support COLLABORAID. His exclusive apparel collection tells a message of community. “Ultimately, I wanted to use my fine art background to contribute to the cause and push the underlying message that there is strength within unity," he said.

Don C
Designer @chicagodonc linked up with us and Champion for some new exclusive sweatshirts and t-shirts. Don C went freehand for his basketball-inspired designs.

Sophia Chang
Illustrator and designer @esymai has dropping an limited set of apparel for COLLABORAID. With her exclusive tees and hoodies, she "wanted to bring a bit of positivity into the dialogue via my artistic voice. The pattern with little messages of joy and encouragement hopefully will catch someone’s eye and serve as a gentle reminder to keep our heads up and stay focused" the designer said of the exclusive apparel drop.

Lemon Andersen
Writer, poet, and actor @lemon.andersen has linked up with @Converse for some limited-edition tees. He said of the project: “COLLABORAID is a platform for us to empower ourselves and our communities during this pandemic to rise up against odds and secure our health and protect our neighbors.”

Bandulu
@bandulu is bringing its handcrafted look to the masses through his exclusive tees and hoodies. "The chrome drips were made from our archive of organic splatters that are collected via photo from everywhere we see stains, and then digitally altered to appear like a Mercury spill."

Frontline Heroes: the Stripers
We're saluting our own frontline heroes: the essential store workers. They served their community and now we're serving them. We chose 5 store managers to each design a Puma sneaker for COLLABORAID. This Foot Locker Inc. x Puma collection was definitely one of a kind.

PJ Tucker x Joe Perez
Reigning NBA sneaker champ @pjtucker and designer @joe_r_perez cooked up some limited edition apparel for COLLABORAID. The limited-edition tee, hoody, and crewneck were the result of their “together we prevail” attitude.