Styling the New Balance RC42: Understated Luxury

Do you ever wonder why we as people inherently revert to nostalgia and archival looks? Sure, there are a lot of things from past seasons that are just undeniably fire and trust me I wish more than anyone I could pull off Hammer pants, but beyond pure aesthetic, iconic retro looks offer a timelessness that ground us in the present. It’s because, in a world where everything moves faster than you can ever expect, timeless fashion reminds us some things can be forever, and it’s alright to take a breather. For New Balance, a brand that has been in the game for over a century, that’s what they do better than anyone.

With the debut of the dazzlingly good-looking RC42, we took the retro runner, in four brand-new colorways, to the streets of Copenhagen to pair it up with a suite of understated, luxury looks. Embodying the future-forward principles of New Balance sneakers from the 70s, the RC 42 comes alive with a sleek, low-top design realized with a stitched leather upper, and lush suede accents. Thanks to its streamlined silhouette and organic architecture, the RC 42 can flit seamlessly between stylistic genres, looking just as good with a cardi & baggy denim combo as it does with an elevated skirt or dress.

Whether you want something elevated or just something to run around in, you’ll find it with the RC42, you just need to choose the color you love the most. So if you’re ready for some timeless good looks, then you can find your pair online or in-store now.