Gola and French designer Jean Charles de Castelbajac continue to work together for Spring/Summer 2011. The new collection features several high top and low top styles, as usual featuring colorful and playful designs.

“Styles in the spring collection feature oodles of vibrant colour; exploring textures in leather, canvas and jersey. Fantastic attention to detail has been applied to the designs in the men’s range, conjuring up a futuristic statement. Metallic silver uppers, zip detailing and metal hardwear add charm to styles, plus be sure to watch out for the shark fin that makes an appearance in this collection! For ladies, plimsoll designs have been given a colour injection – self coloured metal buttons and eyelets are lavished on a number of key styles.”

After the jump you can take a detailed look at the new collection of sneakers.

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British sportswear label Gola teams up with eclectic designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac on a collection of bold hi-tops for AW10. Commenting on the collaboration Mr de Castelbajac stated “Gola is a British legend; Millions of kids in the world have been walking into their future wearing Gola sneakers. Eccentricity and functionality bring us together in this first Gola by JC/DC collection. Fun, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop… All my influences are “at your feet”, affordable, pertinent and especially impertinent!” Certainly eye catching. Look for these at Gola accounts this autumn.

Take a leap for more from the Gola x Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Hi Top Sneaker Collection.

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Gola Classics, the original British sports brand, has joined forces with German pixel art collective eBoy. eBoy takes its influences from various sources including pop culture, LEGO, computer games, topical issues and toy commercials to name but a few.

The new range comprises footwear and bags for both men and ladies as well as a selection of t-shirts. Designs feature “city” options from eBoy’s city themes and eBoy’s signature ‘Eater’ character. Materials include a mix leather and canvas across a variety of high and low tops. The collection will be sold globally through selected stores from December 2008.

Check out the rest of the Gola x eBoy collaboration collection after the jump.

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In celebration of the 40th anniversary of their Harrier model, Gola is releasing four special editions versions of the classic shoe. The Harrier is the oldest trainer in Gola’s range. Since it’s Suede has replaced the original leather, but the specs are faithful to the original design. A ‘vintage’ box and commemorative leaflet complete the package. The Harrier is the oldest trainer in Gola’s range. Founded in 1905, the company has a long history in British football, and got a bust in its reintroduction due to the interest of none other than Noel Gallagher.

The shoe is available now at cazual.

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