Celine and Reebok Deliver Monochromatic Take on the 1982 Freestyle Lo
Creative director Michael Rider strips back the iconic silhouette for a sleek, luxury lifestyle crossover.
Courtesy of Celine
Celine, under creative director Michael Rider, has refined the classic Reebok Freestyle Lo into a sleek, low-profile collaboration. First teased during Rider’s Spring/Summer 2027 menswear debut in June, the retail versions focus on immaculate craftsmanship. While the initial runway samples featured a distinctly distressed, pre-worn look, the official release emphasizes clean, pristine materials.
Widely recognized as Celine’s first major sneaker partnership, the drop carries historical weight by modernising a silhouette born in 1982 as one of the very first athletic shoes designed specifically for women. Rider removed the signature side-panel overlays, highlighting the ultra-smooth premium lambskin uppers for a streamlined profile that echoes Celine’s low-profile jazz shoes while retaining a sporty rubber sole.
The collection arrives in eight monochromatic shades, including Optic White, Butter, Peanut, Oxblood, and Fluo Red. Dual branding adds a collector’s touch, featuring a custom tongue treatment that replaces the traditional Reebok wordmark with Celine insignia, alongside opposing heel graphics and an alternating leather hangtag. The Freestyle Lo launches globally on September 10, 2026.
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