AC Milan have revealed their upcoming collaboration with Roc Nation-owned streetwear label Paper Planes. The 7-piece capsule collection is set to launch on December 11 and will be available exclusively via the AC Milan and Paper Planes webstores.
New York and Milan share several parallels, and drawing from their shared link as two of the world’s fashion capitals, AC Milan and Paper Planes have come together to launch a unique 7-piece limited edition capsule, and following its tease last week, the collection has now been revealed in full, and it represents the first time that the Serie A giants have ventured into the world of fashion.
The collaboration between AC Milan and Paper Planes follows the news of the Rossoneri and Roc Nation joining forces in what was a Unique industry-first partnership, supporting the club’s philanthropic initiatives, adding value to current and future commercial partnerships through innovative activation and Global amplification. “A pivotal part of Global brand growth is capturing the lifestyle audience and Paper Planes are the perfect vehicle for AC Milan to introduce themselves to these new consumer,” said Michael Yormark, co-CEO of Roc Nation Unified. “A lot of hard work has gone into the design to capture the essence and spirit of both New York City and Milan, and the entire company is thrilled with the outcome.”
“This partnership with Paper Planes, a dynamic brand which sits at the intersection of fashion and culture, is another important step on our journey to position AC Milan as a diverse and relevant lifestyle brand that excites and inspires,” commented Casper Stylsvig, Chief Revenue Officer AC Milan. “Our brands are linked to two cities in Milan and New York that are global symbols of progress and style, and by our commitment to sharing the values of inclusiveness, creativity and innovation with future generations around the world.”
Paper Planes co-founder Emory Jones said, "'The Paper Plane Teaches You To Imagine' isn't just a mantra, it's a way of life, and our partnership with AC Milan embodies just that. Whether you grew up with the Milan Cathedral as your backdrop or riding bikes across the Brooklyn Bridge... We're all connected by that wish to be spiritually airborne. To let our dreams take us to the places we can't walk to. This collection merges the AC Milan and Paper Planes worlds on the strength of that message, and we can't wait for it to take flight."
The full AC Milan x Paper Planes collection is set to launch on December 11 and will be available exclusively via the AC Milan and Paper Plane webstores.
