Top brands’ favorite new trick is to leverage their power with arranged marriages. Here are some of the child prodigies born from these label affairs.

Sennheiser and Adidas

German’s leading headphone maker Sennheiser and one of the top names in sports, Adidas, just put out these sport headphones that don’t fall off your head, look great and don’t cost a fortune. Featuring seven different models of headphones and in-ear earphones, the collection’s highlight is the HD 220 Originals. With its white and blue colors, the model is a wink at Adidas retro heritage, while the adjustable ear cups offer a secure fit.
At Sennheiser Store, 5/F, MBK Center, 444 Phayathai Rd., 089-483-7200. BTS National Stadium. B2,490

Uniqlo and Jun Takahashi

Japanese casual wear brand Uniqlo has a long history of successful collaborations. The one with Jil Sander just ended (unfortunately), but Uniqlo has moved on fast, hooking up with Jun Takahashi, renowned Japanese designer and founder of fashion house Undercover. The result is the Uniqlo x Undercover collection. It mixes the casual clothing Uniqlo is famous for with touches of high-end street fashion to create clothes that are both wearable, fashion-forward and family-friendly.
At Uniqlo stores. 3/F, CentralWorld. 999/9 Rama 1 Rd. 02-613-1465. BTS Chit Lom (and Central Rama 9).

ODM and Tofu

Hong Kong watch maker ODM and Japanese design team Devilrobots of Tofu Oyako cranked out this limited edition watch collection. The face is marked by Tofu’s signature characters using simple lines and vivid colors, while the watch is pure ODM plastic-fantastic goodness.
At department stores nationwide in red, pink and yellow at B5,750. You’ll also get one set of free Tofu charms and stickers. Try M/F, Siam Paragon, 991 Rama 1 Rd., 02-690-1000. BTS Siam.

Converse and Masafumi Watanabe

The Jack Purcell sneaker made its debut over 75 years ago before being purchased by Converse in the 1970s. It looks a lot like Converse’s iconic Chuck Taylors, but features the distinctive ‘smile’ strip across the toe. Fused with Masafumi’s contemporary street-wear aesthetics, chocolate brown rubber and oak-brown leather touches, the result is just gorgeous and exclusive—only 200 were made.
At Converse Carnival, 1/F, Siamkit Bldg., Siam Square, Rama 1 Rd. , 02-664-4598. BTS Siam. B6,990.

Greyhound and Rubber Killer

Chiang Mai bag designer Rubber Killer is cranking out a special collection with local fashion behemoth Greyhound. With minimal designs and the use of plain black, the collection covers just three bags: The oversized canvas B1,595, the classic rubber tote B3,595 and the mini rubber tote (pictured) B2,995. Don’t let the plain looks fool you, all the bags are made from used car tires and are 100% green on top of being extremely durable.
At Greyhound flagship stores. Try 3/F, The Emporium, Sukhumvit Soi 24 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-269-1000. BTS Phrom Phong.

JUST IN: Artist Series. Hipster darlings Urface are teaming up with veteran party organizers Dudesweet. The collection launch party will be on Mar 23. B3,580 at Urface, 430/29 Siam Square Soi 10, Rama 1 Rd., 081-458-6778.

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