At first thought, this partnership may seem a little audacious: a label steeped in “French girl” charm cosying up with a brand celebrated for performance sneakers. But that tension is precisely the appeal. For Sézane, this collaboration represents an entrée into sports culture. For New Balance, it is an invitation into Paris fashion’s lifestyle universe. Impressively, both brands stay true to their identities: Sézane with understated romance and craftsmanship, New Balance with heritage silhouettes and engineering precision. Together they present a reimagining of the New Balance 471. It is a union of sensibilities: the handcrafted precision and palette of Sézane with the sporting rigour of New Balance, and it launches on 16 October 2025
The beauty of this collaboration is that it feels like a dialogue rather than a takeover. Sézane influences the palette, the mood and the aesthetic finishing, while New Balance supplies the technical base and structural integrity. The result is a hybrid identity that is as much Paris as it is performance.
Inside the Sézane New Balance 471 Design
A heritage silhouette reimagined for 2025
The 471, itself inspired by New Balance’s archival 320 model from 1976, retains its retro character but has been reframed through Sézane’s lens — elevated, tactile, and fashion-conscious.
Autumnal colours with Parisian flair
The Sézane New Balance 471 comes dressed in a muted, autumnal palette: sail-toned canvas base, deep brown overlays, sand-hued eyelets and a softened blue sole. These shades echo the seasonal transitions of a Parisian wardrobe.
Textures and details that nod to craftsmanship
Sézane lends its artisanal touch through visible stitching, frayed edges and a cropped denim “N” logo. These details feel hand-finished, more akin to vintage patchwork than mass-produced sportswear. And the material selection — a blend of canvas, structured overlays, and classic forms — feel simultaneously robust and elegantly worn-in.
In the saturated arena of fashion-sport collaborations, this partnership distinguishes itself through restraint. Rather than drowning in co-branding, the 471 becomes a dialogue between two legacies: Sézane’s slow-luxury approach to wardrobe staples and New Balance’s uncompromising performance history.
It is an object lesson in synergy — where utility and elegance coalesce, and where a sneaker becomes more than footwear: it becomes a cultural artefact, poised between the Left Bank and the East Coast. This isn’t a trainer purely for gym-goers — it’s intended to walk seamlessly between café terraces, city pavements and evening dinners. It’s tonal restraint and texture detail allow it to pair with almost everything — from athleisure wear to, sharp tailoring and vintage silhouettes. If you want a pair of sneakers that will truly see you from morning to late night, this could be the sneaker drop for you.
Sézane New Balance 471 Release Information
Launch date and retail price
The Sézane New Balance 471 launches on 16 October 2025, retailing at an estimated £130 in the U.K.
Where to buy the New Balance Sézane 471
The limited-edition sneaker will be available on Sezane.com, the Sézane app, Sézane “Apartments” (the brand’s boutique stores), NewBalance.co.uk, and select global retailers.
Limited edition availability
Quantities will be strictly limited, positioning the sneakers as a collector’s item for both sneaker enthusiasts and loyal Sézane followers. If you want a pair, whatever side of the Atlantic you are on, set an alarm and run don’t walk…
