DENIM WITH BALLS

In an unapologetic collision of radical design and technical precision, G-STAR partners with legendary Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck—part of the iconic Flemish design group The Antwerp Six—to disrupt the conventions of denim craftsmanship. The unisex capsule collection, aptly titled Denim with Balls, fuses Beirendonck’s unmistakable aesthetic with G-STAR’s innovation-driven approach, forging a new frontier for contemporary denim.

Beirendonck, known for his fearless, boundary-pushing creations, takes a subversive stance on traditional garment construction. Eschewing conventional stitching, he explores the possibilities of glueing and taping, stripping denim back to its raw potential and reconstructing it in daring new forms. Embossed dots, taped seams, exaggerated silhouettes, and futuristic tailoring define the 19-piece limited-edition capsule, where signature pieces exemplify his irreverent approach to design. The collection also integrates 3D-knitted elements and bold graphic slogans, reinforcing Beirendonck’s ethos of wearable rebellion.

With its roots in Antwerp’s avant-garde legacy, Denim with Balls epitomises Beirendonck’s commitment to challenging the status quo. His work, steeped in bold colour, radical cuts, and unorthodox construction, aligns seamlessly with G-STAR’s pursuit of progressive design. The collaboration invites you to rethink not only how denim is worn but how it is made.

The LN-CC editorial takes this vision to the streets of London, where digital and still photography intersect to capture the essence of Beirendonck’s maximalist world. Referencing the energy of his archival campaigns and the stylised intensity of American filmmaker Gregg Araki’s films, the shoot melds street style with artistic disruption in a dreamlike series of visuals that magnify the collection’s defiant spirit through the lens of LN-CC.

Uncompromising in its execution and daring in its expression, the G-STAR x Walter Van Beirendonck capsule collection stands as a testament to the power of creative autonomy. Denim with Balls is not just a statement—it’s a revolution in fabric, form, and fearless innovation.