Miu Miu and New Balance just keep cooking. The Italian fashion house and the American sneaker giant have been working together for four years, releasing 2024’s stripped-down, thin-soled 530 sl– Harbinger of the Torpedo Shoe Wave – the high point of cooperation. or this Was Anyway, that was the high point until earlier this week, when both labels unveiled an incredible new tennis collection just in time for Wimbledon.
In addition to a clutch of co-branded performance gear—including a pristine white hat, hair band, tracksuit, and tennis skirt—the drop features two new spins on the 530 SL, abandoning the usual suede in favor of smooth leather in white or brown with a classic gum sole. The new material helps make the already great kicks even more luxurious, thanks to butter-like skin that will become softer and more beautiful the more it’s worn.
Two-time major winner Coco Gauff, one of the game’s most exciting players, will wear this collection on the court during Wimbledon. The 22-year-old American will be looking to bounce back after a third-round exit at Roland Garros when the prestigious tournament begins on June 29. At the moment, Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam in which Gauff has not yet made the quarterfinals. Could a fabulous Miu Miu x New Balance kit be the key to getting her over the hump on the grass? We will find out soon.
